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A survey of 31 large law firms shows AI saves lawyers an average of 4.3 hours per week. The technology transforms legal workflows, reduces costs, and boosts client satisfaction.

Autonomous AI agents like OpenClaw are revolutionizing process automation in businesses — but without proper security measures, they can become serious vulnerabilities. An overview of opportunities and risks.

With version 3.3, Notion expands its platform with Custom Agents — AI-powered helpers that work autonomously in the background and handle recurring tasks without manual intervention. The feature marks the transition from reactive to proactive workflows.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing auditing. While 39 percent of internal auditors already use AI, the transformation demands new skills and a rethinking of education. AI enables more comprehensive analyses and accelerates processes, but also places new demands on auditors.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is becoming a key standard for AI agent integration. When deploying MCP servers in practice, companies face challenges around scope, security, and data quality.

MariaDB is rapidly establishing itself as a serious alternative to MySQL and Oracle SQL. New features including AI functions, expanded JSON support, and improved Oracle compatibility make this open-source database more attractive for enterprises than ever.

What’s it about? Microsoft and management consulting firm Roland Berger have presented the winners of the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2026. The award recognizes companies that integrate artificial intelligence into their manufacturing processes in a particularly innovative way. This year’s winners include Krones as the overall winner, tesa in the sustainability category, and Erbe Elektromedizin

What’s it about? Google is introducing two major new features for its Maps app: Immersive Navigation and Ask Maps. Immersive Navigation provides a realistic three-dimensional view of the surroundings during route guidance, while Ask Maps uses Gemini AI to answer complex questions in natural language. Both features are initially launching in the United States and

What’s it about? Google Lens is a versatile application for Android devices that uses artificial intelligence to analyze and digitize the physical environment. The app enables users to capture text from the real world, identify objects, and convert visual information into usable digital data. Despite its broad range of features, the tool remains largely overlooked

What’s it about? WordPress.com has made a significant expansion to its Model Context Protocol (MCP). AI assistants like ChatGPT or Claude can now not only read content, but independently draft, edit, and publish posts. The platform allows users to delegate complete publishing processes to AI agents through simple voice commands. Background & Context The Model