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A staggering 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing, according to a recent report published by MIT’s NANDA initiative. But rather than giving up on the technology altogether, the most advanced organizations are experimenting with agentic AI systems that can learn and be supervised. That’s where Maisa AI comes in. The year-old startup has built its entire approach around the premise that enterprise automation requires accountable AI agents, not opaque black boxes. With a new, $25 million seed round led by European VC firm Creandum, it has now launched Maisa Studio, a model-agnostic self-serve platform that helps users…

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Guillermo del Toro is an acclaimed master of horror and has built a huge memorabilia collection throughout his decades-long career. A close brush with California’s devastating wildfires has led him to do what was once unthinkable — auction some of the 5,000 items in his prized collection.The Mexican-born filmmaker is auctioning hundreds of items ranging from works by comic luminaries like Jack Kirby and Richard Corben to exclusive items from his own classics like “Cronos” and “Hellboy.”Online bidding opened Thursday for the Sept. 26 auction, which is the first of a three-part series with Heritage…

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is sharing its lineup of Winter 2026-2027 Caribbean season sailings aboard the luxury-at-sea Ilma. From November 2026 through April 2027, the yacht will sail more than 20 crafted itineraries from three to seven nights. An expanded selection of shorter three-and-four-night escapes enables travelers to experience the Caribbean in spacious suite accommodations with world-class cuisine and personalized service. Measuring 790 feet (241 meters), Ilma accommodates up to 448 guests in 224 suites, each with a private terrace offering uninterrupted sea views. For the first time, Miami will join San Juan as a new embarkation point with numerous…

Funding season is about to restart in Europe after the summer lull, and if all goes well, it will be counting new unicorns in dozens — plural. While mega-rounds are less common than they were in 2021, this hasn’t prevented 12 European startups from raising rounds at valuations of more than $1 billion during the first half of 2025. As the usual caveat goes, past performance is not indicative of future results, but this bodes well for the rest of the year. Either way, this is also a good indication of the sectors that are hot among investors, from biotech…

I didn’t notice the scarlet tanager until the alert appeared on my phone: “Merlin heard a new bird!”Despite its brilliant plumage — jet-black wings on a crimson body — the songbird can be a hard one to spot in a forest because it prefers to stay high in the canopy. It sounds a little like a robin to an untrained ear.But the free Merlin Bird ID app detected a scarlet tanager was likely nearby by using artificial intelligence to analyze my phone’s live sound recording. I paused my hike, quietly scanned the treetops, saw the bird as it kept singing…

VENICE, Italy (AP) — In the new Yorgos Lanthimos film “Bugonia,” a disturbed, conspiracy obsessed man kidnaps the head of a pharmaceutical company and tortures her in an attempt to save humanity. The kidnapper, played by Jesse Plemons, believes his hostage, played by Emma Stone, is an alien. While the situation is heightened, Lanthimos believes that the film isn’t so far-fetched.“Not much of the dystopia in this film is very fictional,” Yorgos said Thursday at the Venice Film Festival. “A lot of it is very reflective of the real world.”“Bugonia” is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious…

Key PointsInvestors are increasingly drawn to Europe amid tariff uncertainty, but startups face still obstacles going public on European exchanges.Swiss real estate heir Robin Lauber and German billionaire Christian Angermayer are joining forces to get startups to go public in Sweden.Lauber told CNBC about their startup pipeline and why Sweden is a bright spot for ambitious firms in Europe.A version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Investment firms of the ultra-wealthy are increasingly investing in…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:25 PM ET, Wed August 27, 2025 Bookings are now open for 2027 voyages aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Italian-themed ship Carnival Firenze.At the beginning of 2027, Carnival Firenze will offer three South America sailings: a 15-day voyage from Long Beach to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile; a 14-Day cruise from Santiago, Chile, to Buenos Aires, Argentina; and a 16-day itinerary Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Miami. Then, starting in February 2027, Carnival Firenze will homeport in Miami and offer cruises to The Bahamas, as well as the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean. The ship will be based…

Nearly a year ago, GM began selling an adapter to allow existing electric vehicles use the North American Charging Standard plugs at Tesla Supercharger stalls. EV owners rejoiced in their newfound freedom.  Now, GM is announcing three more adapters. The additional adapters, which help GM customers access EV chargers with different charging rates and standards, is a win for flexibility, but at the cost of simplicity. It’s entirely possible that two-EV households could own four different adapters. Several years ago, the majority of EV models in the U.S. used the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard. That is, with the exception of…

NEWTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Tyler Jones and Kayla McDonald both grew up camping, so when it came time to plan their wedding, they wanted to be outside to celebrate with friends and family in nature.They also wanted a late summer wedding. That meant choosing a venue that could move the event inside at the last minute if the weather in the Cincinnati area didn’t cooperate.“It could be a hundred degrees, you know, with humidity,” Jones said. When their big weekend forecast came up a mere 84 degrees (about 29 Celsius), they breathed a sigh of relief. Bridesmaids Alyssa Gunning, from…