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For leaders in the financial sector, the experimental phase of generative AI has concluded and the focus for 2026 is operational integration.While early adoption centred on content generation and efficiency in isolated workflows, the current requirement is to industrialise these capabilities. The objective is to create systems where AI agents do not merely assist human operators, but actively run processes within strict governance frameworks.This transition presents specific architectural and cultural challenges. It requires a move from disparate tools to joined-up systems that manage data signals, decision logic, and execution layers simultaneously.Financial institutions integrate agentic AI workflowsThe primary bottleneck in scaling…

South Africa continue their pursuit of a first ICC title as they beat UAE by six wickets at the 2026 T20 World Cup.Listen to this article | 2 minsinfoPublished On 18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareSouth Africa beat the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in New Delhi, chasing down a victory target of 123 with 40 balls to spare, to finish the group stage of cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup unbeaten.South Africa opted to field first on Wednesday and restricted the UAE to 122-6, with veteran pace bowlers Corbin Bosch returning 3-12 from four overs and Anrich…

American International Group (AIG) has reported faster than expected gains from its use of generative AI, with implications for underwriting capacity, operating cost, and portfolio integration. The company’s recent disclosures at an Investor Day merit attention from AI decision-makers as they contain assertions about measurable throughput and workflow redesign.AIG has outlined potential benefits from generative AI. Chief executive Peter Zaffino later described the company’s early projections as “aspirational,” yet in a fourth quarter earnings call, he stated that “we see the abilities are much greater.” The change in tone is indicative of positive internal results, and according to Zaffino, “We’re…

He was a Baptist minister who rose from the segregated South to become a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr, not to mention a prominent civil rights leader in his own right.But on Tuesday, Jesse Jackson passed away in the United States at age 84. His family confirmed his death in a statement, saying Jackson “died peacefully”, though it did not specify a cause.Recommended Stories list of 1 itemend of listJackson remained politically active throughout his life, including through his leadership in some of the country’s top civil rights groups.In the late 1960s, he helmed Operation Breadbasket, which addressed…

For organizations who are still wedded to the rules and structures of robotic process automation (RPA), then considering agentic AI as the next step for automation may be faintly terrifying. SS&C Blue Prism, however, is here to help, taking customers on the journey from RPA to agentic automation at a pace with which they’re comfortable.Big as it may be, this move is a necessary one. Modern workflows are at a level of complexity that outlines what traditional RPA was designed to do, according to Steven Colquitt, VP Software Engineering, SS&C Blue Prism. Unstructured data comes from various sources resembling non-deterministic…

Prime Minister ‌Pedro ​Sanchez pledges to end ‘impunity’ of platforms X, Meta and TikTok in promoting harmful content.Listen to this article | 3 minsinfoPublished On 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareThe Spanish government ⁠has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media ⁠platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material, the prime minister has said.“These platforms are undermining the mental health, dignity, and rights of our children,” Prime Minister ‌Pedro Sanchez posted on ⁠his X account on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The state ⁠cannot allow this. The impunity of these giants…

Debenhams is piloting agentic AI commerce via PayPal integration to reduce mobile friction and help solve a familiar problem for retailers.Mobile checkout abandonment remains a persistent revenue leak for digital retailers. Debenhams Group is attempting to close this gap by deploying an agentic AI interface within the PayPal app. The pilot makes Debenhams the first UK retailer to test an automated checkout flow that keeps the user entirely inside a payment provider’s ecosystem.Shoppers using PayPal can now issue natural language prompts to find items from Debenhams Group’s brands, including boohoo, boohooMAN, Karen Millen, and PrettyLittleThing. The system bypasses standard keyword…

Listen to this article | 4 minsinfoDrone-fired missiles have hit a market in central Sudan’s Kordofan region, killing at least 28 people and wounding dozens of others, a rights group says.Emergency Lawyers, a group tracking violence against civilians, said in a statement on Monday that drones bombed the al-Safiya market in the town of Sodari in North Kordofan state.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe bombing on Sunday occurred when the market was packed with people, “exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy”, it said, adding that the number of casualties is likely to rise.“The attack occurred when the market was bustling with civilians,…

NatWest Group has expanded the use of artificial intelligence in several areas of its operations, citing customer service, document management in its wealth management division, and software development. According to a blog post by its chief information officer, Scott Marcar, 2025 was the first year in which these systems were deployed at scale. The aim is to improve productivity and customer engagement.Generative AI in customer serviceIn customer service, generative AI has been added to Cora, the bank’s digital assistant, and the number of possible customer journeys that can be supported by generative AI increased from four to 21. The bank…

Published On 16 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased a newly constructed residential street for families of soldiers who have died fighting in Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to state media.Intelligence agencies from South Korea and Western nations have reported that North Korea has dispatched thousands of soldiers to fight for Russia, and Seoul estimated they have suffered 2,000 casualties.Experts suggested North Korea receives financial aid, military technology and essential supplies from Russia in exchange for this support.Its official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) released photographs showing Kim touring…