Conversational AI stories
Retailers are turning to specialist search tools as the category grows, with Gartner valuing the market at USD $17.41 billion in 2025.
The update gives Microsoft customers faster visibility into AI-driven access risks, after Netwrix linked broader identity footprints to higher breach rates.
David Hood is stepping back from day-to-day control as the sales software group seeks to broaden its AI tools and customer reach.
IT teams can now spot oversharing and AI-readiness risks in Microsoft 365 from one chat window, as governance workloads rise.
The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.
Legal staff at the sportswear group hope the tool will cut policy overload and surface staff concerns that were previously never raised.
Banks could gain a single AI system for customer requests, as Backbase folds Kasisto's tools into its software and boosts its US reach.
The member-only hub gives 1,200 global marketing leaders a secure way to query shared insights and case studies as AI reshapes their jobs.
Manufacturers and distributors can now query live ERP data in context, as the new tool aims to ease skills shortages and speed decisions.
Newsletter publishers can now see and block AI crawlers from inside beehiiv, as concerns grow over scraping and lost archive value.
Thousands of pub prices were gathered by automated calls, showing how voice AI can do large-scale field research beyond chatbots.
Marketers juggling multiple ad channels may cut planning time as Perion rolls out AI tools that turn briefs and data into media plans.
The Croatian group's climb into Fortune's top 25 highlights its growing AI push and puts it ahead of 51 rivals from last year's ranking.
HR teams can now automate approvals and reporting in Pebl's platform, cutting tickets as the company expands Alfie beyond employee Q&A.
Seasonal surges on WhatsApp are now being absorbed by AI, helping the florist cut costs 15% and keep replies to one minute.
Mid-sized service teams could cut manual work as the new tools automate requests end to end, amid rising competition in workplace AI.
Tourism operators could capture more bookings as an AI receptionist now answers missed calls, checks availability and takes payments automatically.
Customers can now quiz Starling's app before sending money, as UK fraud losses climb and romance scams hit savers hardest.
Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.
Users seeking help with sleep, stress and other everyday issues are driving early uptake of Groov's AI support in New Zealand.