In this month’s charts of interest, we look at current trends and reasons to be optimistic about the second half of 2026.

A grassroots organizer opposing AI data centers in Frederick County, Virginia, is tied to the Party of Socialism and ...

The study estimates that AI agents will influence 3.8% of global consumer expenditure by 2030, with the US accounting for ...

Iran’s expanding use of AI in influence operations is reshaping how it targets Israel and Western countries, raising concerns about the future of cyber and information warfare. As Iran’s regime ...

A recent study reveals that generative AI and large language models (LLMs) exhibit "covert value leakage," meaning their ...

As health care adopts AI, pharmacists may be overlooked, despite expertise in safety, governance and clinical decisions.

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A wealthy person, foreign government or corporation that wants to influence an election without ever exposing themselves to ...

Explore how AI is transforming digital culture through virtual influencers, AI companions, and personalized experiences that ...

In its global guidance on generative AI, the organization cautions that rapid advances in AI tools are outpacing national ...

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