IndustryEurope's AI Strength May Be Safe, Practical Transport Systems — Not First Place in Core ModelsSpeakers at the Transport Research Arena argued that Europe is unlikely to lead the global race to build foundational AI models, but can gain competitive advantage by deploying safe, robust and usable AI in transport.4 min read
IndustryIndustrial AI as an Operational Strategy: uptime, quality and energy efficiency firstevosoft Hungary Product Operations Lead Zoltán Kalmár argues that in factories AI must support operational decisions—uptime, quality, energy use and safety—rather than focus on generative text.3 min read
IndustryFund Managers Build Cash Ahead of Potential Mega-IPOs Including SpaceX and AI FirmsLarge active and passive fund managers are accumulating cash reserves and preparing to sell portions of existing large-cap holdings ahead of several potential megascale IPOs, notably SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic.3 min read
IndustryMAVIR prioritizes operational security in AI rollout for grid managementMAVIR is exploring targeted AI applications to manage the increasing uncertainty from rapid renewable growth while keeping operational and cyber security the primary constraints.5 min read
IndustryFrom data to value: how AI is reshaping Hungary's power sectorAt the Portfolio AI in Energy 2026 conference on May 27, industry and academic speakers discussed how artificial intelligence and large data volumes are moving from pilots into everyday operation across the electricity sector.3 min read
IndustryECB's Luis de Guindos urges banks to boost cybersecurity investment in face of AI-driven risksOutgoing European Central Bank Vice-President Luis de Guindos warned that euro-area banks must substantially raise spending on cybersecurity to keep pace with new AI models that can uncover software vulnerabilities.2 min read
IndustryE.On presents AI-driven approaches for network reconstruction and vegetation managementAt the Portfolio AI in Energy 2026 conference, E.On data analysts Káplár‑Zagyi Evelin and Székely Magor Illés outlined how digitalization and AI support distribution network reconstruction and vegetation management.3 min read
IndustryAI agents take over routine tasks, reshaping junior roles and operationsSpeakers at the Portfolio AI in Energy 2026 conference agreed that AI agents are increasingly automating routine work, with junior and internship positions already showing signs of displacement.3 min read
IndustryUK PR Agencies Push Back as Clients Brand Everything 'AI'Several UK public relations firms report clients insist on labeling products as AI, prompting agencies to refuse some pitches.2 min read
IndustryWhite House Clears $9B Secret Fund and $800M Reprogramming to Supply AI Chips to CIA and NSAThe White House quietly authorized a $9 billion secret request and reprogrammed $800 million to allow the CIA and NSA to procure Nvidia Grace Blackwell chips needed to run advanced AI models on classified networks.3 min read
IndustryManaging Data Assets as the Foundation of Official Statistics and Economic CompetitivenessThe traditional survey-based model of official statistics, developed in an era of scarce data, is increasingly unable to meet users' needs for timely, detailed information.3 min read
IndustryYouTube will automatically label and highlight AI-generated videosYouTube will begin automatically tagging videos it identifies as AI-generated and make those labels more prominent on both regular uploads and Shorts.2 min read
