Pay3 just launched a platform where AI agents can autonomously execute stablecoin transactions. This comes as Gartner predicts 33% of enterprise software will include agentic AI within three years. Meanwhile, stablecoins face a serious illicit activity problem.
Apple is planning to release its first budget-friendly Mac laptop in early 2026. The device aims to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows machines while targeting students and casual users.
According to Forrester research, APAC enterprises are moving beyond AI hype toward strategic implementation. The region is prioritizing digital sovereignty and scaling AI in core business functions while preparing for quantum computing.
Microsoft has committed more than $60 billion to neocloud data center companies to secure AI computing capacity. The largest portion, $23 billion, goes to British startup Nscale for access to 200,000 Nvidia GB300 chips. This represents one of the largest corporate spending sprees in tech history.
Snowflake just announced a major partnership with SAP that could significantly accelerate its revenue growth. The deal gives Snowflake access to SAP’s Business Data Cloud and its 34,000 enterprise customers, potentially adding billions in new revenue.
Norway’s government pushed through an urgent proposal to suspend its oil fund’s ethics rules. The move prevents potential divestment from tech giants over their work with Israel. The $2.1tn fund faces political pressure over its investment approach.
Michael Burry’s hedge fund has taken put positions against AI darlings Nvidia and Palantir. The investor posted cryptic warnings about market bubbles and declining cloud growth. Palantir’s CEO responded by calling the move “egregious.”
OpenAI’s Sora app is now available on Android after massive early success on iOS. The text-to-video generator hit over 1 million downloads in less than five days but immediately faced legal challenges and government criticism over user-generated content.
NYU business students aren’t dreading AI’s impact on jobs despite recent white-collar layoffs. Professor Robert Seamans is having them experiment with adversarial AI approaches in the classroom. The “black sheep” method gets students to engage with AI in unexpected ways.
DoorDash and Instacart are launching emergency food assistance programs for SNAP beneficiaries affected by the government shutdown. The companies are waiving delivery fees and organizing massive food drives while political battles over funding continue. Millions of Americans face food insecurity as
