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Calif. Governor Signs Order to Prepare Workforce for AI Disruption

Calif. Governor Signs Order to Prepare Workforce for AI Disruption
Calif. Governor Signs Order to Prepare Workforce for AI Disruption
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a first-in-the-nation executive order on Thursday (May 21) directing state agencies to prepare workers, communities and small businesses for the...

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Pivot Secures $40 Million to Challenge Legacy Procurement Software
Pivot Secures $40 Million to Challenge Legacy Procurement Software
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Pivot, a software startup developing artificial intelligence for corporate procurement, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round, the company announced Thursday (May...

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Fresha Raises $80 Million to Bring AI to Beauty Scheduling
Fresha Raises $80 Million to Bring AI to Beauty Scheduling
May 21, 2026  |  Investments

Beauty-and-wellness scheduling software firm Fresha is now a $1 billion company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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President Trump Delays AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
President Trump Delays AI Executive Order Over Competitiveness Concerns
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

President Donald Trump delayed signing an executive order that would have given the United States government more oversight over the artificial intelligence industry. Get the...

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Fleetworthy Debuts Enhancements to Its Fleet Readiness Platform
Fleetworthy Debuts Enhancements to Its Fleet Readiness Platform
May 21, 2026  |  Transportation

Fleet management software company Fleetworthy has unveiled what it calls three major enhancements to its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Hark Raises $700 Million For AI Hardware Development
Hark Raises $700 Million For AI Hardware Development
May 21, 2026  |  Investments

Artificial intelligence (AI) lab Hark has been valued at $6 billion following a $700 million funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
UK Business Activity Hits 13-Month Low Due to Middle East War
May 21, 2026  |  Economy

Business activity in the United Kingdom is declining amid a “perfect storm” of economic factors, said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market...

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Microsoft and EY Team to Promote Corporate AI Adoption
Microsoft and EY Team to Promote Corporate AI Adoption
May 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft is working with professional services network EY to help companies launch AI projects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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