Gold slips as Fed rate-hike expectations buoy dollar

Gold prices dipped on Wednesday, reaching their lowest point since June 11, as a stronger dollar, fueled by anticipated U.S. interest rate hikes, made the precious metal pricier for international buyers. Investors are also weighing mixed signals from U.S.-Iran peace talks, adding to market uncertainty. Meanwhile, Dubai’s commodities exchange is set to launch a new…

Behind every AI answer are humans: how human feedback is shaping modern AI

DataAnnotation Tech highlights the human side of artificial intelligence development, where reviewers help train and improve AI systems through feedback and evaluation. In medicine-focused projects, human experts assess AI-generated medical responses for accuracy, clarity, and safety. The process demonstrates how human oversight remains essential in building reliable, trustworthy, and responsible healthcare AI systems.

Weis Markets rolls out Instacart’s AI-powered caper carts to reinvent in-store shopping

Weis Markets has partnered with Instacart to launch AI-powered Caper Carts, bringing smart shopping cart technology to select grocery stores. Featuring computer vision, digital coupons, loyalty rewards and real-time spending updates, the initiative highlights how artificial intelligence in retail is reshaping the in-store shopping experience and driving the next phase of retail innovation.

PoliceAI UK: How AI in policing will save 6 million hours and speed up crime investigations

UK PoliceAI is introducing artificial intelligence into policing to speed up investigations, process CCTV and digital evidence faster, transcribe emergency calls, and link fragmented crime data across systems. Backed by major government investment, the programme aims to save millions of working hours annually while improving efficiency, accuracy, and response across police forces through structured, centrally…

Gold may fall to $3,800 on Fed hike risk; ETF outflows, weak Asia demand weigh: Deutsche Bank report

Deutsche Bank has significantly lowered its gold price forecast, warning of a potential drop to $3,800 per ounce if the Federal Reserve implements three to four rate hikes. This shift comes as resilient US economic data and monetary policy tightening are increasingly influencing gold prices, overshadowing geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Asian demand also shows…

AI Wants to Answer Your Phone Now: Equal AI’s $30 Million Bet on the Future of Call Screening in India

Indian startup Equal AI has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered call screening platform that answers and filters calls on users’ behalf. As spam, telemarketing, and service calls continue to overwhelm consumers, the company is betting that AI assistants will become a new layer between people and their communications. The funding reflects growing investor…