Palo Alto Networks is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity company Koi Security for roughly $400 million. The deal would be a significant win for a startup that has raised only $48 million and focuses on AI-driven detection of malicious code in developer tools.
The traditional path to CEO is being dismantled by AI. As routine entry-level work vanishes, companies are losing their passive leadership training ground and must now cultivate executives more deliberately from a wider talent pool.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is calling for a new consensus on AI, framing it as a tool for human amplification. His blog post comes amid investor questions about the return on the company’s massive AI investments. He argues 2026 is a critical year for getting the socio-technical deployment of AI rig
The first trading day of 2026 saw a massive rally in Asian stocks, fueled by relentless AI enthusiasm. Chipmaker Shanghai Biren Technology skyrocketed over 90% in its debut, while Baidu jumped on news of its chip unit’s IPO filing.
Despite a tough fundraising climate, 23 women investors reached partner or higher at major VC firms in 2025. The broader picture, however, shows progress has stalled at the top.
New data shows a massive surge in cyber extortion, with phishing gangs tripling since 2020. The real story is how AI and new tactics like deepfakes and QR codes are making these attacks terrifyingly effective. Here’s what’s changing and why old defenses are failing.
Chinese AI chip designer Shanghai Biren Technology saw its shares skyrocket nearly 120% on its first day of trading in Hong Kong. The blockbuster debut, fueled by a $717 million IPO, signals intense investor hunger for China’s homegrown semiconductor sector. This surge is expected to be followed by
Chinese AI chip designer Biren Technology has raised $717 million in a hot Hong Kong IPO. The listing comes as Beijing pours billions into homegrown tech to counter US restrictions.
The private credit industry, once the high-flying alternative to banks, is losing its edge. With banks back in the game and returns compressing, the $2.4 trillion sector is starting to look a lot like plain old public debt markets.
In a major shift, CD Projekt is selling the GOG store. The buyer is the platform’s original co-founder. The move lets CD Projekt focus solely on game development.
