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2026 tech layoffs reach 45,000 in March, more than 9,200 due to AI and automation – RationalFX

Data shows that roughly 9,238, or about 20 percent of the 45,363 tech layoffs recorded worldwide since the start of the year, and have been linked to artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and organizational restructuring, RationalFX said Monday.

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Top 6 AI-powered threats to enterprises

AI is making enterprise threats faster, more convincing, and harder to contain, from phishing and deepfake impersonation to faster exploit development and data leakage through unsanctioned tools. The real challenge is not just adopting AI quickly, but strengthening identity checks, data controls, and response playbooks before these amplified risks turn into…

NUS collaborates with OpenAI to develop AI-native graduates in Singapore

The National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing) is deepening the integration of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across its curriculum and student learning experiences through a collaboration with OpenAI, as part of the school’s broader strategy to prepare Computing graduates for a world increasingly shaped by…

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Data sync AI agents for e-commerce: Keeping inventory in real time

Inventory is the heartbeat of e-commerce, and every beat must be in sync. Data Sync AI Agents provide the intelligence and automation to keep that rhythm steady across every channel, every warehouse, and every transaction.

BEYOND Expo 2026 unveils “AI: Digital to Physical” as its official theme

In 2026, BEYOND Expo is expected to welcome more than 30,000 attendees and will deliver a curated program spanning the AI Summit, Global Investment Summit, Wealth Summit, BGlobal Summit, SheTech Summit, Founder Talks, SportsTech Forum, Gen Z Forum, Web3 + AI Forum, and Regional Cooperation Forums, alongside Media Day, Fund at First Pitch, BEYOND Awards, and…

1982 Ventures-backed Yarken secures funding from Betatron, Tenity VC for global expansion

Yarken, the 1982 Ventures-backed artificial intelligence (AI)-native platform for IT Financial Management (ITFM) and FinOps, has announced an investment led by Betatron Venture Group and Tenity VC to fuel its aggressive global expansion.

Singapore’s Singtel partners Silicon Valley AI firm Sierra to deploy customer service agents

Singtel and conversational AI company Sierra will jointly enhance Singtel’s customer engagement capabilities using artificial intelligence, the company said in a press release on Wednesday.

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From chatbots to sales AI agents: The evolution of AI in e-commerce

E-commerce is entering a new era where AI does far more than answer questions. The shift from chatbots to Sales AI Agents is not about replacing old tools. It is about meeting modern shoppers where they are and giving them the help they expect.

Vietnam imposes mandatory AI labeling under new law

Vietnam’s Law on Artificial Intelligence (AI) stipulates that service providers must inform users when they are interacting with AI; otherwise, they may be subject to criminal proceedings or administrative fines.

India-based Fynd enters Indonesia, to boost AI retail transformation

Fynd aims to address these challenges through its unified AI-native commerce ecosystem. The platform integrates in-store systems, e-commerce, design, production, and supply chain management into a single architecture.