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• [New] The escalating dispute between Turkish authorities and Spotify could lead to increased pressure on the streaming platform to implement stricter content moderation policies specifically for Turkish users. Turkiye Today
• [New] The choice of a platform in one area, such as adopting the Microsoft Power Platform for LCNC, will have significant strategic implications for platform choices in other areas, as a unified ecosystem like Microsoft's offers inherent advantages in integration and user experience. Uplatz Blog
• [New] The use of AI-powered collaboration tools is expected to increase by 25% in the next two years, with 70% of teams adopting some form of virtual or augmented reality collaboration by 2027. SuperAGI
• [New] The use of cross-platform technologies is expected to increase by 36% in the coming year, allowing developers to create applications that run seamlessly on both iOS and Android with a single codebase. Catalina Marcuta
• [New] As AI continues to shape the next generation of software, organizations around the world will be looking to adopt tools that are not only powerful but also safe, fair, and understandable. 2Data - Software Licensing Specialists
• [New] When evaluating contractor management software in 2025, businesses should move beyond feature checklists and instead align platform capabilities with their strategic needs, geographic footprint, team size, and compliance risks. 9cv9 Career Blog
• [New] Current opportunities in the private credit markets are enormous and successfully navigating them will require entrepreneurial drive, disciplined risk management, global reach and a powerful platform to originate the most compelling transactions. HPS Partners
• [New] Technology has always been central to how UK MGAs differentiate themselves, and as digital innovation accelerates, adopting the latest tools and platforms will become even more critical for business growth and profitability. Insly - Design & deliver insurance products
• [New] Pontes will offer a Eurosystem DLT-based solution, linking DLT platforms and TARGET Services to settle transactions in central bank money. Disruption Banking
• [New] For settlement, ESMA prefers maintaining central bank money as the primary method, with stricter thresholds applied when platforms use stablecoins or electronic money tokens due to perceived higher risks. Kiffmeister Chronicles
• [New] Russian chiefs see AI as both an 'opportunity and a threat', and as a 'powerful tool for information manipulation' which the West may have a better grip of. Daily Mail
• [New] Only 6% of cybersecurity functions actively use generative AI (GenAI) tools - leaders expect the annual savings figure to grow rapidly in the coming years as AI programs mature. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] The IGF, both globally and regionally, has played a central role as a multistakeholder platform that has anticipated and shaped the digital policy agenda. Association for Progressive Communications
• [New] The explosive growth of generative AI is influencing IoT development: Gartner noted that by 2025, ~80% of the product development lifecycle for IoT solutions could involve GenAI code generation tools for software and firmware, vastly speeding up development cycles linkedin.com linkedin.com. TS2 Space
• [New] Automation of customer onboarding: A company like Zendesk might use AI-powered tools to automate customer onboarding, such as personalized email and chatbot interactions. SuperAGI
• [New] Automation of financial reporting: A company like Workday might use AI-powered tools to automate financial reporting, such as account reconciliations and journal entries. SuperAGI
• [New] There is a long way to go in adopting and leveraging the full potential of AI and ML tools, encouraging firms to explore opportunities while balancing benefits with compliance and ethical considerations. Genasys
• [New] In 2025, generative AI learning will include a lot of in-context application of very powerful tools and libraries to help students build and deploy real-world AI applications in classes. Boston Institute of Analytics
• [New] Rather than viewing blockchain as a threat, Ghanaian banks should position themselves at the center of a hybrid financial future that combines decentralised tools with regulated services. GhanaWeb
• [New] The integration of AI and machine learning into MDR platforms will increasingly refine threat detection, cancel out false positives, and enhance response times. Markets and Data
• [New] The most successful small businesses using AI over the next five years will not necessarily be the most tech-savvy-they'll be the ones that embrace artificial intelligence as a tool to better serve their customers and communities. The Modern Small Business
• [New] As an ecommerce platform, Tik Tok Shop for creators provides businesses, influencers and content creators with a unique opportunity to tap into their large user base and leverage the power of viral content to promote and sell their products. Argil AI - Get short videos with AI clones in 2 minutes
• [New] For web design and SEO agencies in London and across the UK, the integration of generative AI offers a unique opportunity to stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Digital Web Design London | Web Design Agency London |

Last updated: 06 July 2025