Big Data refers to extremely large and complex datasets that are difficult to manage, process, and analyze using traditional data tools. It encompasses information collected from diverse sources such as social media, sensors, mobile devices, and online transactions, often generated in real time. In artificial intelligence, Big Data serves as the foundation for training machine learning models, improving accuracy, and uncovering insights that drive smarter decisions. The concept is typically defined by the “three Vs”: volume, velocity, and variety – representing the size, speed, and diversity of data. Modern AI systems rely on Big Data technologies and frameworks like Hadoop and Spark to store, process, and interpret this vast information efficiently.
A former Citigroup executive says commercially available humanoid robots can now deliver a return on investment in under 10 weeks, potentially accelerating enterprise automation.
Former DeepMind researcher David Silver has raised $1 billion for London-based Ineffable Intelligence, aiming to build a superintelligence that learns autonomously through experience.
Contra unveiled Contra Payments, a new platform enabling creatives to sell products and services directly to both humans and AI agents, marking a shift toward “agentic commerce.”
Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs secured a $200 million investment from Autodesk as part of a broader $1 billion round, deepening collaboration on AI systems that generate and reason about 3D environments.
Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 4.6, upgrading its mid-tier AI model with stronger coding, computer use, and long-context reasoning while keeping pricing unchanged.
Perplexity says it will not reintroduce advertising into its AI answers, distancing itself from rivals that are experimenting with ads to offset rising costs.
Apple is developing multiple AI-powered wearable devices, including smart glasses, an AI pendant, and camera-enabled AirPods, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
The Government of Rwanda and Anthropic have signed a three-year MOU to expand AI access across education, health, and public sector systems, building on prior regional initiatives.
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced $2.4 million in AI-ENGAGE awards to support six international projects using AI to improve crop yields, pest management, and agricultural resilience.
Dubai-based Maser Group will invest $1.6 billion in agriculture and AI infrastructure across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, aiming to address food security and digital demand in Africa.