Google Gemini AI to Order Groceries, Book Rides in Agentic Beta
Gemini app gains multistep agentic capabilities for tasks like grocery ordering and ridesharing, rolling out in beta in US and South Korea.
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AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec's congressional bid
A super PAC backed by AI giants is deploying $125M to block pro-regulation candidates, including a former tech exec running for Congress amid 2026 election battles.
Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
Anthropic's stand against unrestricted military AI use enhances its ethics rep but exposes DoD readiness gaps amid China rivalry. OpenAI steps in as alternative.
Anduril aims at $60 billion valuation in new funding round
AI-powered defense startup Anduril is raising funds at a $60B valuation, nearly doubling from $30B in under a year, fueled by demand for autonomous drones and military AI.
Claude Code rolls out a voice mode capability
Anthropic launches voice interaction for Claude Code, allowing developers to dictate and converse during coding sessions for more natural workflows.
Deepen AI Announces Seed Round to Scale Sensor Fusion for Physical AI
Deepen AI raised seed funding led by Majlis Advisory to advance ground-truth data for robotics and physical AI applications.
Securing AI Inference: The Overlooked Security Frontier in 2026
Experts at conference highlight inference attacks as bigger enterprise risk than training, urging defenses for deployed AI models.
AMD and Meta Platforms Announce Massive 6GW GPU Deal, Challenging Nvidia’s Dominance
Meta has inked a multi-year pact with AMD for 6GW of AI compute using custom Instinct MI450 GPUs and EPYC CPUs, valued at $60-100B over five years with first GW online late 2026. The deal includes performance warrants for Meta to buy up to 160M AMD shares, positioning AMD centrally in AI infrastructure.
Santander and Mastercard Complete First AI Agent Payment
Banking giant Santander partnered with Mastercard for the world's first payment executed by an AI agent, marking a milestone in autonomous AI commerce.
Alibaba Qwen Tech Lead Junyang Lin Steps Down
Junyang Lin, the public face and tech lead behind Alibaba's acclaimed Qwen open-source models, has departed the team amid ongoing developments.
AI Adoption Becomes Standard in the Creator Economy, Report Finds
New report reveals AI is now essential for content creators, boosting efficiency in video, images, and ads amid rising competition.
AI contract restrictions could threaten military missions, US official says
Pentagon under secretary Emil Michael warns that Biden-era AI contracts with sweeping restrictions could halt operations mid-combat, citing Anthropic's Claude terms that block planning involving 'kinetics'. OpenAI amended its deal to allow lawful uses, while Anthropic faces bans. Officials push multi-vendor strategy to avoid lock-in.
Anthropic's AI Safety Policy Just Changed: No More Automatic Pauses on 'Dangerous' Models
Anthropic updated its Responsible Scaling Policy to evaluate potentially dangerous models case-by-case instead of auto-pausing development, aiming for more flexibility amid rapid AI advances.
X Suspends Revenue Sharing for Unlabeled AI-Generated Conflict Posts
Platform updates policy to penalize creators posting AI-generated content on armed conflicts without disclosure, amid concerns over misinformation.
AI Adoption Becomes Standard in the Creator Economy, Report Finds
A new report highlights AI as an essential tool in content creation, now standard practice for creators across platforms.
Google Releases Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite: Cost-Efficient Model for High-Scale Production AI
Newest Gemini variant offers adjustable thinking levels and top efficiency for developers, now in preview via Gemini API.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.3 Instant to All ChatGPT Users for More Accurate Responses
Update aims to reduce 'cringe' outputs and improve reliability, now live for everyone.
US Agencies Phase Out Anthropic Claude for OpenAI and Google AI
State, Treasury, HHS, and others switch from Claude amid Trump-ordered phase-out over contract disputes on military safeguards; OpenAI secures DoD classified network deal.
Hacked traffic cams and hijacked TVs: How cyber operations supported the war against Iran
New reports detail AI-assisted cyber attacks hijacking Iranian infrastructure like traffic cams and TVs to disrupt operations during conflict.
U.S. Considers New Caps on Nvidia Chips Exports to China
Amid escalating tensions, the U.S. is eyeing restrictions on advanced AI chips from Nvidia to China, causing shares to slip in late trading.
Activist Investor Elliott Takes $1B Stake in Pinterest, Betting on AI-Driven Growth
Elliott Management discloses a $1 billion position in Pinterest, advocating for accelerated AI enhancements to boost user engagement and revenue.
NEAR Co-Founder: AI Agents Will Be Primary Users of Blockchain
Illia Polosukhin predicts AI agents will dominate blockchain interactions, handling wallets, swaps, and governance as the new front-end interface for crypto.
Logicalis 2026 CIO Report: Surging AI Investments Outpace Readiness
CIOs report racing to deploy AI faster than infrastructure allows, per Logicalis survey of global leaders.
Chrome Speeds Up Release Schedule Amid AI Browser Competition
Google accelerates Chrome updates to counter rising AI-powered browsers from startups.