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Microsoft Boosts Federal Digital Transformation with Free Copilot Access

A groundbreaking deal between Microsoft and the General Services Administration (GSA) will grant millions of federal employees free access to Microsoft Copilot AI. Agencies with the secure G5 licence will receive one year of Microsoft 365 Copilot without cost, projected to save $3.1 billion in the first year and $6 billion over three years. The […]

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Zopa CTO: AI Is a Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Reimagine Jobs

AI is redefining the future of banking, offering efficiency gains but threatening employment. A Zopa–Juniper report estimates £1.8 billion in annual savings by 2030, while warning of 27,000 job losses, mostly in service and back-office functions. The largest efficiencies—154 million hours saved annually, or 82% of the total—will be driven by automation in fraud prevention,

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Restaurant Franchises Lead U.S. Expansion with Jobs, Tech, and Scale

The restaurant franchising industry is experiencing a major shift in 2025, fueled by economic adjustments, customer demands, and technology. Recovery has evolved into reinvention, with operators embracing digital solutions, healthier menu design, and sustainable growth strategies. The U.S. franchise sector is projected to exceed 821,000 outlets and employ 9 million people, contributing almost $900 billion

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Michael Koch Creates Hyperlocal Intelligence: AI with a Local Touch

Understanding Hyperlocal Intelligence HubKonnect CEO Michael Koch has introduced the concept of Hyperlocal Intelligence, establishing a new AI category that’s transforming Local Store Marketing (LSM). Hyperlocal Intelligence focuses on neighborhood-specific realities: local culture, customer patterns, seasonal events, and environmental factors. Unlike traditional AI, it enables businesses to design marketing strategies tailored to each community. The

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Warp Challenges Rivals with Transparent and Collaborative AI Coding

Warp has released Warp Code, a feature aimed at making AI-assisted coding more transparent and collaborative. The feature allows developers to track each AI-generated change, comment on diffs, and adjust code live, bringing AI closer to a pair-programming model. The interface mirrors Warp’s familiar setup, including a command line, an AI output panel, and a

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Leading the Next Wave: 10 Pioneers Shaping Modern Tech

The Generation Behind Transformation Over the past twenty years, a distinct group of innovators has transformed how people communicate, travel, build communities, and adopt artificial intelligence. Growing up in the shift from Web 2.0 to AI, these leaders constantly challenge conventional thinking about technology, scale, and management. From Zuckerberg’s social networks to Altman’s AI leadership,

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Siri Upgrade with Google Gemini

Apple could integrate Google’s Gemini AI into Siri, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The Siri overhaul, which adds an AI search tool, has been delayed until 2026 as Apple works to boost competitiveness against OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity. The report says Apple and Google agreed this week to test Gemini in Siri. If trials succeed, the

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Anthropic users face a new choice – opt out or share your chats for AI training

Anthropic is implementing major changes to its data policies, asking all Claude users to choose by September 28 whether their chats can be used for AI training. Previously, consumer data was automatically deleted within 30 days unless flagged for policy or legal reasons. Now, conversations may be retained for up to five years if users

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Michael Koch: The Creator of Hyperlocal Intelligence

In the modern era of digital marketing, global retail brands face a paradox. They command massive reach yet struggle to authentically connect with the communities that drive their day-to-day sales. Franchisees and local operators often remain caught between corporate campaigns and the nuanced realities of their neighborhoods. That gap is where Michael Koch stepped in

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