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DIY investors: Are Americans using AI tools to make investment decisions?

New YouGov data explores how DIY investors in America are utilizing AI and robo-advisors for their investment decisions. The study highlights generational differences in adoption, the impact on investor confidence, and how these automated tools influence decisions to bypass traditional financial advisors.

Three northeast Louisiana parishes launch AI pilot program

Jul 07,26 | 01:44 EST

$35,000 will go toward testing whether AI technology can help Catahoula, Franklin and Caldwell parishes run more efficiently.

Trimble adds AI tools to MEP estimating software

Jul 07,26 | 01:43 EST

Trimble has recently introduced advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) estimating software. These innovative features are specifically engineered to streamline the pre-takeoff setup phase and automate the recognition of objects directly from complex construction drawings. Preliminary data collected in 2026 from contractors who have utilized these new tools indicates a significant reduction—up to 60%—in the manual time traditionally required for these tasks. This efficiency gain empowers users to manage and complete a higher volume of bids without the necessity of expanding their existing staff. The rollout of these new functionalities, which include automated symbol counts and precise conduit measurement, is currently available to customers in both North America and the United Kingdom. A key component of these enhancements is the AI Smart Assistant, integrated within the Trimble Accubid Anywhere software. This assistant, powered by Trimble’s cutting-edge agentic AI platform, allows users to interact with vast datasets using natural language queries, facilitating tasks such as historical material pricing analysis and detailed comparisons between different estimate versions. This strategic integration of AI is part of Trimble’s broader initiative to embed AI features across its entire construction software portfolio, aiming to enhance data accessibility and optimize overall workflow management for the construction industry.

Register: Risky Future AI Tools for Underwriting ‘Demo Day’ on July 8

Jul 07,26 | 01:42 EST

Insurance Journal's Risky Future series is hosting the "AI Tools for Underwriting" Demo Day, a series of free AI tool demonstrations designed exclusively for Carriers, MGAs, Specialty Program Leaders, and Underwriters and Claims professionals. This event spotlights AI solutions that enhance risk selection, pricing accuracy, submission triage, and portfolio management, including data ingestion, enrichment, risk summaries from complex documents, pricing guidance, and underwriting consistency.

3 Millionaire-Maker Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks

Jul 07,26 | 01:40 EST

This article highlights three promising artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that have the potential to deliver significant returns for investors, transforming some into millionaires. These companies are smaller players gaining market share in the rapidly expanding AI industry.

Alpha School, using AI technology for student learning, seeks to open in Greenwich

Jul 07,26 | 01:38 EST

School using AI technology, co-founded by a tech billionaire, looking to open in Greenwich

New artificial intelligence model reveals invisible multiple sclerosis lesions

Jul 07,26 | 01:36 EST

One of the uncomfortable truths about multiple sclerosis is that the part of the brain likely to reveal the most about the disease and how a patient will be impacted has been mostly invisible to clinicians.

US trade deficit surges amid artificial intelligence spending boom

Jul 07,26 | 01:35 EST

Imbalance soars to $77.6bn in May as imports outpaced exports, driven by pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

Where Medicine and Artificial Intelligence Converge

Jul 07,26 | 01:34 EST

As a first-year medical student at NYITCOM, Sungjoon Hong worked on research that focuses on ways AI can be used to help comfort and heal the human body.