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The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is poised to fuel a rapid—and drastic—surge in electricity demand, placing unprecedented pressure on utilities to modernize their grids, integrate distributed ...

ICE agents leave a residence after knocking on the door on Jan. 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues its immigration enforcement operations after two ...

The Department of Homeland Security’s most common application for artificial intelligence in 2025 was in law enforcement operations, according to the agency’s AI use case inventory released Wednesday.

In the wake of thousands of cuts to the IRS’s staff, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers last spring that an “AI boom” would help make up the difference. The release this week of the ...

Practitioners who provide client advisory services (CAS) can address staffing pressures and rising client expectations through the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Using AI tools ...

In 2025, Language AI crossed an important threshold in real-world use. These ten Language AI use cases capture key instances from Slator’s 2025 coverage, highlighting examples where adoption advanced, ...

When you launch a new product, your vision for its use might differ from how customers actually use it. Ivar Jacobson created the first use case model in 1987 while working at Ericsson. It started as ...

The Investment Committee discuss their crypto strategy as Bitcoin erases its 2025 gains. Steve Weiss explains why he trimmed his IBIT position. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.

XRP (XRP) is expanding through institutional partnerships and cross-border payment corridors backed by Ripple’s infrastructure. XRP ETF approvals could bring $15B to $25B in institutional inflows and ...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Section, an AI transformation company serving over 150 enterprise organizations worldwide, today announced the launch of ProfAI’s Use Case Coach, a new AI agent ...