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Young Europeans Turn to AI Chatbots for Emotional Support, Survey Shows

May 5 2026 // Nearly one in two young people in Europe have used AI chatbots to discuss intimate or personal matters, as the technology increasingly serves as a source of emotional support, an Ipsos BVA survey showed on Tuesday. Of the...

American Farmers Shun USDA Surveys as Trust in Data Erodes

May 4 2026 // American farmers are ignoring US Department of Agriculture surveys in the latest sign of distrust in government data. Reply rates for the USDA’s annual prospective planting report sank in March to a record low, with...

Berkshire CEO Abel Says Insurance Becoming Increasingly Competitive

May 4 2026 // Berkshire Hathaway reported improved first-quarter performance from the conglomerate’s insurance businesses, but CEO Greg Abel told investors the sector faces competitive headwinds. “The reality is that …...

Emerging Risks to Watch: AI, Data Centers, and Autonomous Vehicles

May 4 2026 // Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from promise to operational reality. For insurers, it’s already influencing underwriting, claims, risk selection, and customer service. As with every major technological...

Telematics, AI, and the Future of Fleet Risk: How Tech Is Reshaping Fleet Risk Management

May 4 2026 // Telematics technology has long been touted as a viable risk management tool for improving fleet safety. But as telematics and video tools capture increasing volumes of on-road data–and artificial intelligence helps...

Claim Severity Trends for Medical Malpractice ‘Stand Out’: S&P Global Market Intelligence

May 4 2026 // Casualty claims are becoming more expensive at a faster rate, but medical professional liability stands out as one casualty line where compounding factors are turning severity deterioration into a heightened...

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