Woolworths gives agentic-powered Olive chatbot to its 200,000 staff
Demonstrates capabilities and “eight judges” that safeguard responses. Source link
Colonial First State showcases martech modernisation
Chases ‘next-best’ communication and engagement with members. Source link
In 2020, researchers tracking a dry lakebed spotted shallow marks in the silt and found human footprints from 120,000 years ago
Archaeologists discovered 120,000-year-old human footprints in northern Saudi Arabia, revealing a wetter, greener past. These prints, alongside those of ancient animals, suggest early humans ventured inland from Africa much earlier than previously believed, following natural waterways. This find challenges existing migration theories and offers tangible proof of our ancestors’ extensive journeys. Source link
State of 24 Sussex 'an embarrassment,' says Carney
The state of 24 Sussex Drive is “an embarrassment,” says Prime Minister Mark Carney, who suggested he wants a decision made about the future of the derelict residence meant for Canada’s prime ministers. Source link
Canada won't be 'chasing a small deal' to get U.S. tariff relief, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. could resolve the ongoing tariff dispute within “days” if the U.S. side had the “bandwidth and the inclination to go through with it.” Source link
In 2026, divers in Lake Issyk-Kul followed a trail of ancient brickwork to a submerged city hidden for seven centuries
A recent underwater expedition in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul lake has unearthed a vast, 700-year-old lost city. Researchers discovered a remarkably preserved medieval cemetery with intricate architecture and visible inscriptions, hinting at a thriving Silk Road civilization. The city’s demise is attributed to rising sea levels and tremors, offering a stark reminder of nature’s power. Source link
'The world's game should belong to the world': Free World Cup fan sites for New York
New York City will host free events for soccer fans who can’t afford the hefty ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup, Mayor Zohran Mamdani says. Source link
OpenAI breaks off Microsoft exclusivity
Models coming to AWS soon. Source link
Accenture to roll out Copilot to all 743,000 employees
Biggest enterprise deal for the chatbot. Source link