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    Cisco exec testifies at US Senate panel on AI’s network impact

    Cisco exec testifies at US Senate panel on AI’s network impact

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    A Cisco executive testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping networks. Bob Everson cited a fourfold increase in AI inference traffic and said AI agents generate 450% more traffic than people. He urged lawmakers to modernize permitting, preserve balanced spectrum policy, and accelerate AI-native infrastructure.
    Network evolution for the Agentic AI era

    Network evolution for the Agentic AI era

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AI workloads are reshaping network demands, moving from predictable traffic to always-on, agent-driven patterns. Enterprises must modernize IP networks with segment routing, EVPN, real-time telemetry, and FlexAlgo to keep pace. This article explores how these technologies enable dynamic path control, security, and policy enforcement. Those who adapt will unlock new revenue; those who delay risk losing relevance.
    Groundcover raises $100M as observability pivots from monitoring to AI infrastructure

    Groundcover raises $100M as observability pivots from monitoring to AI infrastructure

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Groundcover announced a $100 million Series C round led by One Peak as observability pivots from traditional monitoring to AI infrastructure. The company uses eBPF and OpenTelemetry to observe distributed systems and now aims to cover agentic AI workflows. Total funding is now $160 million.
    IBM partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI deployment

    IBM partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI deployment

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    IBM and OpenAI announced a broad partnership to embed frontier AI models and products into IBM Consulting Advantage. The collaboration will focus on business transformation, legacy modernization, and expanded cybersecurity offerings. IBM will join the OpenAI Partner Network and certify thousands of consultants to help enterprises accelerate AI implementations.
    Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal battle sparks another bitter lawsuit

    Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni legal battle sparks another bitter lawsuit

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    A former Daily Mail entertainment reporter has filed a lawsuit against his old employer, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after he became entangled in the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni litigation. James Vituscka says the outlet pressured him to sign a declaration and later fired him for protecting his integrity. The Daily Mail denies the claims and says the lawsuit is meritless.
    Hugh Jackman reportedly needs Sutton Foster’s estranged husband to sign off on divorce as alleged marriage plans stall

    Hugh Jackman reportedly needs Sutton Foster’s estranged husband to sign off on divorce as alleged marriage plans stall

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's relationship is facing a major obstacle as the actress's divorce from screenwriter Ted Griffin remains unsettled. According to reports, Jackman is trying to build a friendly rapport with Griffin to get him to sign off on the divorce. Sources claim the ongoing legal proceedings are casting a shadow over the couple's plans to marry. Meanwhile, Jackman is willing to swallow his pride to make peace with Griffin.
    Chappell Roan & Kristen Bell Surprises: Pop Shop Podcast

    Chappell Roan & Kristen Bell Surprises: Pop Shop Podcast

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Surprise guest appearances turned ordinary concerts into unforgettable events this weekend. Chappell Roan joined Noah Kahan at the Rose Bowl, Ariana Grande reunited with Cynthia Erivo at the O2 Arena, and Kristen Bell delivered a Disney medley at Coors Field. The episode also covers new chart milestones from Stray Kids, Karol G, Pooh Shiesty, Role Model, and Ella Langley.
    Madonna leads 2026 VMAs nominations with 11 nods; Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter follow

    Madonna leads 2026 VMAs nominations with 11 nods; Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter follow

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with an impressive 11 nods. Taylor Swift follows closely with nine nominations, while Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter each earned seven. The ceremony promises an exciting competition among pop's biggest stars.
    AI-drafted bills take longer to fix than to write

    AI-drafted bills take longer to fix than to write

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Congressional staffers are using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to draft legislation, but the House Office of Legislative Counsel is struggling to keep up. One adviser says fixing AI-drafted bills takes longer than drafting them from scratch. The office is also testing its own AI tools to manage the growing workload.
    Reddit AI videos read your old threads out loud

    Reddit AI videos read your old threads out loud

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Reddit has begun converting select English-language text posts into short, AI-narrated videos on the web and mobile apps. The experiment uses multi-voice text-to-speech, captions, and visual templates to bring real conversations to life. Reddit says it wants to make content more accessible and immersive, while testing whether such formats can scale authentically.
    Why AI transformation begins before the tech

    Why AI transformation begins before the tech

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AI budgets are rising, yet many companies see little return. Leadership adviser Alina Kukarina argues that the key to transformation lies in defining the problem before choosing the technology. She outlines a structured approach covering problem, people, process, technology, and outcome, emphasizing the need for clear success metrics and human-centered design.
    Baidu's AI cloud is booming & it still cannot stop the revenue drop

    Baidu's AI cloud is booming & it still cannot stop the revenue drop

    Aug 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Baidu's second-quarter revenue fell 4% year-on-year to RMB31.3 billion, marking a fifth straight quarterly decline. Despite rapid growth in AI cloud and GPU cloud services, the traditional advertising business shrank faster. Net income dropped 68% to RMB2.3 billion, and shares fell as much as 10% after the results.
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