Welcome to today’s AI Tech Daily Roundup, where we bring you the latest developments and insights from the world of artificial intelligence. As AI continues to drive innovation across industries, staying informed on emerging trends is crucial for professionals seeking to harness its full potential. Today’s roundup features the top news, including breakthrough technologies, new AI Tools / Applications, and expert perspectives, all shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Stay ahead of the curve and explore the most important updates in AI tech today.
Accenture and Commercial Bank of Dubai Launch Data and AI Training Programme
Accenture has joined forces with the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to train the bank’s employees in the fields of data and AI. As the first bank in the UAE to launch an enterprise-wide data literacy programmme, CBD is setting a new standard by enabling its employees to achieve certifications in both Data and AI. With the financial services industry navigating an era of unprecedented digital transformation, the ‘CBD AI and Data for the Future’ programme will equip the bank’s workforce with the crucial skills needed to stay ahead of the curve.
Mitsubishi Electric Researcher Earns Kaggle Competitions Master Title
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that Dr. Kenji Ueda, a researcher at the company’s Advanced Technology R&D Center in Japan, has been awarded the title of Kaggle Competitions Master by Kaggle, INC., a Google LLC subsidiary and the world’s largest AI competition platform. Kaggle medals recognize competitors who use superior skills in mathematical optimization or machine learning to develop effective solutions to challenges posed by companies and government agencies. The title of Kaggle Competitions Master is awarded based on the total number of medals a competitor accumulates. Dr. Ueda was awarded his title as a result of accumulating one gold medal and two silver or higher medals in competitions over the past few years, thereby fulfilling the requirements for the award.
Azul Report: 83 Percent of CIOs Exceed Cloud Budgets, Only 2 Percent Stay Under
Azul, the only company 100% focused on Java, released The CIO Cloud Trends Survey & Report, providing a look at how CIOs are maximizing their cloud investments while addressing the challenges of cost management and resource optimization. The study of 300 CIOs in the U.S. reveals that 83% are spending an average of 30% over what they anticipated for cloud infrastructure and applications, and only 2% of respondents said that their spending was under budget.
Veritone to Showcase AI Solutions for Monetizing Unstructured Media at NAB 2025
Veritone, Inc., a leader in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, announced details of its participation at the NAB 2025 show taking place April 5 to 9 in Las Vegas. Through demonstrations and industry conversations in booth W1455 in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, Veritone will showcase AI solutions and services that transform unstructured audio and video into searchable, monetizable and intelligent assets, empowering media organizations to extend content’s value, reach and revenue potential.
Perplexity Integrates firmly.ai to Enhance Ecommerce Experience
Perplexity, the leading AI answer engine, announced it will be integrating firmly.ai agentic ecommerce technology to scale access to Perplexity’s native shopping experience. This collaboration enables seamless purchases for all consumers and merchants of any size. Consumers are increasingly using Perplexity to shop online. By embedding firmly.ai’s innovative Agentic commerce platform, Perplexity empowers more users to complete their entire shopping journey—from product discovery to secure transaction—without leaving the platform. This streamlined solution not only shortens the purchase funnel but also solves latency, improving the consumer experience.
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