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Many companies have admitted that their goals for implementing agentic AI are not yielding the expected results, primarily due to a pervasive lack of trust in these systems. This admission highlights the challenges organizations face in fully integrating AI agents into their operations.

Verizon is currently experiencing a significant outage, with many users reporting a lack of service and seeing an 'SOS' icon instead of the usual signal bars. This disruption began around midday on January 14, 2026, and has affected both voice and data services across the network. TechRadar has reached out to Verizon for further information regarding the incident.

A new report highlights that a 'poor productivity climate' in offices, characterized by loud noise and poor air quality, is significantly reducing worker efficiency, with many employees expressing concerns about returning to the office.

Gemini has launched its most significant upgrade yet, introducing the 'Personal Intelligence' feature that utilizes user data from Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube history, positioning it as a potential rival to Apple's Siri. This enhancement aims to provide a more personalized AI assistant experience.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations has proven to be a challenge for many organizations, with a significant gap between purchasing AI technologies and realizing their potential business value. Despite the ease of acquiring AI solutions, the complexity of implementation often leads to failure in achieving desired outcomes.