Craig Mundie, who shaped policy at Microsoft, argues today’s AI feels “intelligent” in a new way. He sees huge potential in healthcare and education, but warns of risks in propaganda and cyber warfare.
A new super PAC called Leading the Future, backed by major AI industry figures, raised $125 million in 2025. The group aims to support candidates who favor a national AI regulatory framework over state laws, and it started 2026 with $70 million cash on hand after intervening in New York and Texas co
Thyssenkrupp is pushing forward with plans to spin off its materials trading business. CEO Miguel Lopez told shareholders he’s confident it can be done, but gave no firm timeline.
According to EU-Startups, roughly half of all startups stall or fail after their Series A round. The core issue isn’t a lack of growth, but a failure to build the operational systems needed to handle that growth at scale. The transition to Series B readiness is a fundamental shift from proving deman
Spotify has become the undisputed financial engine of the music industry, accounting for roughly one-third of all recorded music revenue. The platform paid a record $11 billion to rights holders in 2025, but faces new challenges from AI-generated content and artist discovery.
Bethesda is making Fallout 76 free-to-play until February 5th to celebrate the end of the TV show’s second season. The move coincides with a new $30 Mojave bundle featuring NCR power armor, which has drawn mixed reactions from players.
Dell has unveiled a massive new curved monitor designed to consolidate your workspace. The UltraSharp U5226KW features a 52-inch 6K IPS Black panel and a built-in Thunderbolt 4 dock with 140W charging. It starts at a price of $2,233.
Fraud isn’t a one-time problem to solve, but a system to constantly observe. According to Visa’s John Munn, the old playbook of broad shutdowns creates more customer friction than it stops crime. The new approach uses deep learning to spot subtle behavioral shifts, aiming to approve more legitimate
The games industry is in a deep, painful reset. A new survey from GDC shows that one third of US-based respondents lost their jobs in the last two years, and finding a new one is a major struggle. The data paints a picture of an industry still reeling from post-pandemic corrections and executive mis
According to a Wall Street Journal opinion piece, the era of globalized tech is over, replaced by a new bipolar world of AI power. The authors contend that only the U.S. and China possess the elite talent, energy, and capital needed for true AI sovereignty, leaving other nations to choose sides.
