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How to Run LLM Evaluation for Better AI Performance

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Production AI systems embedded in automated workflows, robotics-assisted operations, customer support systems, and compliance environments carry measurable behavioral risk that increases proportionally with deployment scope and model autonomy.

In such settings, the behavior of the large language model must conform to defined operational, policy, and compliance standards.

Deploying a model without structured evaluation introduces quantifiable risk, particularly in decision-support, documentation, and customer communication workflows where output errors carry downstream liability. [Read more…] about How to Run LLM Evaluation for Better AI Performance

SVT Robotics launches ‘Softbot Intelligence’ to power AI with real-time automation data

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SVT Robotics, a developer of interoperability software, has launched its “Softbot Intelligence” platform, a new data capability that transforms how organizations see and leverage performance data across live automation environments.

Built on the Softbot Platform, Softbot Intelligence captures and contextualizes real-time execution data as it flows through integrated technologies, creating the high-fidelity data backbone required for reliable, AI-driven outcomes.

As the Softbot Platform orchestrates execution events across robotics, software, and enterprise systems, Softbot Intelligence continuously captures and correlates these events with millisecond-level precision – revealing relationships, dependencies, and cause-and-effect between technologies. [Read more…] about SVT Robotics launches ‘Softbot Intelligence’ to power AI with real-time automation data

Which U.S. Visa is Right for AI Engineers and Robotics Specialists?

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The U.S. robotics and automation sector is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country, and for good reason, but hiring the right people is turning out to be a real bottleneck for a lot of businesses.

One big influencing factor is accessing foreign talent through immigration.

Whether it’s warehouse robotics and autonomous vehicles or more industrial AI, companies are competing globally for engineers who can build real systems. [Read more…] about Which U.S. Visa is Right for AI Engineers and Robotics Specialists?

Niantic Spatial launches two new world models to support real-world AI deployment

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Niantic Spatial has launched two new products aimed at enabling artificial intelligence systems to operate more effectively in physical environments, as companies continue to explore so-called “world models” – AI systems designed to understand and interact with real-world spaces.

The company says its new offerings – Scaniverse for businesses and an updated Visual Positioning System (VPS 2.0) – are intended to address what it describes as a key limitation in current AI development: the lack of accurate, machine-readable maps of the physical world.

While AI systems have advanced rapidly in digital domains, Niantic Spatial argues that much of the global economy – including sectors such as construction, energy, logistics, and manufacturing – remains difficult for AI to access due to the absence of detailed spatial data. [Read more…] about Niantic Spatial launches two new world models to support real-world AI deployment

How Manufacturers Are Training Their Workforce for AI-Powered Operations

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For the longest time, a large number of manufacturers have struggled to understand how AI can impact their business.

Now, as these businesses have begun to understand where AI can be implemented in their operations, the biggest concern has shifted: [Read more…] about How Manufacturers Are Training Their Workforce for AI-Powered Operations

OpenAI raises $122 billion as AI infrastructure race accelerates

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OpenAI says it has raised $122 billion in a new funding round, valuing the company at approximately $852 billion, as competition to build large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure intensifies.

The round was backed by a group of major technology and financial firms, including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft, alongside investment firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and TPG.

The company says the funding will be used to expand its infrastructure, develop new AI systems, and scale its products globally. [Read more…] about OpenAI raises $122 billion as AI infrastructure race accelerates

What NLP in Test Automation Actually Means and Why it Matters Now

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Teams talk about NLP – natural language processing – in test automation, yet many still ask what it truly means. They hear about tools that turn plain language into test scripts, but they want clear facts. This topic matters now because software teams face tight release cycles and constant change.

NLP in test automation means software uses natural language processing to turn human-written requirements or test steps into automated tests that machines can run.

It allows teams to write test cases in simple, everyday language instead of complex code. As a result, business analysts, testers, and developers can share the same test logic without deep programming skills. [Read more…] about What NLP in Test Automation Actually Means and Why it Matters Now

What Skills Will Truck Techs Need in the AI Era

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A recent survey shows over 70 percent of truck techs now use AI-powered diagnostics every week, proving the shift is already here. Modern trucks rely on sensors, connected systems, and smart alerts that demand sharper digital skills.

Techs who blend mechanical experience with data confidence quickly gain an edge in fast-changing shops. In this article, you will learn which skills matter most and how today’s technicians can build a strong foundation for long-term success. [Read more…] about What Skills Will Truck Techs Need in the AI Era

Emerging trends in robotics and AI for high-risk industries: Construction, oil and gas, and mining

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By Gary Ng, CEO and co-founder of viAct

There is a major shift occurring at some of the most hazardous workplaces on the planet: oil refineries, large construction projects, and underground mines, as new and improving technologies are being used for the initial line of defence.

Technologies, like Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and IoT wearables, especially smartwatches, have replaced the hard hat and safety supervisor as the last line of defence against workplace hazards by providing a first layer of protection against them.

Over the past few years, world has witnessed a rapid increase in both quantity and variety of robotic and automated systems being deployed to monitor, detect, and respond to workplace hazards in real-time, and there has probably never been a more opportune time for these technologies to evolve from being part of pilot programmes to permanent fixtures of the industrial workplace. [Read more…] about Emerging trends in robotics and AI for high-risk industries: Construction, oil and gas, and mining

How structured content powers AI workflows and automation in 2026

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The rapid rise of artificial intelligence tools has transformed how content is created, processed, and delivered. From automated writing assistants to multimodal generation systems, the capabilities of AI have expanded quickly over the past few years.

But as many organizations are discovering, AI itself is no longer the primary constraint. The bigger challenge lies in the content that feeds these systems.

In practice, the effectiveness of AI-driven workflows depends less on the sophistication of the models and more on how well content is organized, structured, and made accessible. Increasingly, structured content is emerging as the foundation that enables automation to function reliably at scale. [Read more…] about How structured content powers AI workflows and automation in 2026