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European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Alibaba Has a New Agentic AI Chip, Too-But Investors Don't Seem to Care

Alibaba is investing in AI technology despite stock declines, presenting potential opportunities for investors looking beyond U.S. markets.
#ai
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Law
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
Tech industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Law
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

AI Is Moving Fast. The Law, Not So Much | AdExchanger

AI technology is advancing rapidly, outpacing legal frameworks and creating challenges in regulation and data management.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
more#ai
#amazon
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
European startups

Quick commerce has a $11.3B funding collapse and 40+ dead startups. Amazon is betting on it anyway. - Silicon Canals

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon Is Wells Fargo's Top Internet Pick for 2026

Wells Fargo raised Amazon's price target to $305, citing AWS revenue growth and improved free cash flow as key factors.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Is Amazon CEO Jassy wrong about his custom chips bet?

Amazon's custom silicon strategy is proving successful, with significant revenue growth and cost advantages over Nvidia's GPUs.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Amazon's Globalstar play about spectrum, not just hardware

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for its valuable licensed spectrum and ground infrastructure.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Quick commerce has a $11.3B funding collapse and 40+ dead startups. Amazon is betting on it anyway. - Silicon Canals

Amazon launched a 30-minute delivery service in select U.S. locations, expanding its quick commerce offerings amid challenges in the retail landscape.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon Is Wells Fargo's Top Internet Pick for 2026

Wells Fargo raised Amazon's price target to $305, citing AWS revenue growth and improved free cash flow as key factors.
more#amazon
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.
#ai-security
Information security
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
more#ai-security
Privacy technologies
fromTNW | Insights
6 hours ago

LinkedIn secretly scans 6,000+ browser extensions and fingerprints your device

LinkedIn's hidden JavaScript routine collects extensive user data without disclosure, raising concerns about covert surveillance practices.
#microsoft
fromEngadget
4 days ago
London startup

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

One Analyst Sees Microsoft Soaring 90%. Here's What the Market Might Be Missing

Microsoft shares are undervalued, presenting a potential buying opportunity despite recent declines and market volatility.
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.
London startup
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

Microsoft facing CMA probe of its business software portfolio

Microsoft is committed to addressing issues raised by the CMA regarding its products and services in the business software market.
European startups
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Microsoft to face CMA scrutiny over cloud software licensing

The UK's competition watchdog is investigating Microsoft's licensing policies for reducing competition in the cloud market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

One Analyst Sees Microsoft Soaring 90%. Here's What the Market Might Be Missing

Microsoft shares are undervalued, presenting a potential buying opportunity despite recent declines and market volatility.
more#microsoft
#meta
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Information security

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
more#meta
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
12 hours ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.
Poker
fromFortune
1 day ago

Feds sue 3 states for trying to bring Kalshi and Polymarket under more control | Fortune

The federal government is suing Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois over their regulation of prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
Marketing tech
fromTipRanks Financial
1 day ago

AI Recommendation Poisoning: Why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Is Fighting So Hard - TipRanks.com

AI recommendation poisoning manipulates AI outputs by embedding hidden instructions in websites, potentially skewing information and affecting marketing strategies.
#ai-models
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry's rapid advancement in AI tools brings significant privacy and security risks alongside innovation.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
1 day ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry's rapid advancement in AI tools brings significant privacy and security risks alongside innovation.
more#ai-models
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.
#ai-regulation
fromAxios
2 days ago
California

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California
fromAxios
2 days ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
more#ai-regulation
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
more#antitrust
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Kilo targets shadow AI agents with a managed enterprise platform

KiloClaw for Organizations enhances AI agent management with centralized governance, addressing security and compliance concerns for enterprises.
Media industry
fromwww.morningstar.com
3 days ago

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
4 days ago

Apple Intelligence accidentally launches in China before regulatory approval

Apple's AI feature briefly appeared on iPhones in China without approval, risking penalties under local regulations.
Privacy professionals
fromPCMAG
5 hours ago

Use Perplexity? Lawsuit Accuses It of Sharing Personal Data With Google and Meta Without Permission

Perplexity faces a lawsuit for allegedly sharing user data with Google and Meta without consent, violating privacy rights.
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.
more#openai
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?

Tech giants Meta and Google are held accountable for addictive apps causing mental health issues in children, facing a $6 million ruling.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'The era of impunity is over': What next for big tech after landmark social media verdict?

Tech giants Meta and Google are held accountable for addictive apps causing mental health issues in children, facing a $6 million ruling.
more#social-media
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.
more#cybersecurity
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Why AI-powered city cameras are sounding new privacy alarms

The expansion of automatic license plate readers as a source of deep concern is evident as government authorities seek ways to target immigrant and transgender communities.
Privacy technologies
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
DevOps
fromMedium
1 day ago

Fair Multitenancy-Beyond Simple Rate Limiting

Fair multitenancy ensures equitable infrastructure access for customers, balancing simplicity, performance, and safety in shared environments.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Why Marvell's Breakout Deserves Investors' Attention

Marvell stock shows potential for long-term growth following Nvidia's $2 billion investment, despite short-term market fluctuations.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
1 day ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

Companies hoping to sign contracts with the state of California will have to show they have policies to keep AI from distributing child sexual abuse material and violent pornography.
California
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.
#oracle
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Oracle Slashes Thousands of Jobs While Doubling Down on AI Expansion

Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs to address investor concerns over its AI data center spending and overextension in the market.
more#oracle
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

CMA to launch strategic market status investigation into Microsoft; Amazon Web Services off the hook | Computer Weekly

Unfair software licensing practices have disrupted the cloud market, necessitating swift action from the CMA regarding Microsoft and AWS commitments.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Inside the data center financing boom and the teams Wall Street is building to win it

Wall Street banks are rapidly financing AI data centers, with deal values soaring into the tens of billions, necessitating a shift in funding strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Google gives enterprises new controls to manage AI inference costs and reliability

Gemini API introduces Flex and Priority tiers for managing AI inference workloads based on criticality and cost.
#data-breach
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
more#data-breach
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
EU data protection
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

European Commission investigates data breach in Amazon cloud

A data breach involving Amazon's cloud infrastructure has resulted in the theft of over 350 GB of data, with threats to publish it online.
DevOps
fromTheregister
3 days ago

IBM wants Arm software on its mainframes for AI support

IBM and Arm are collaborating to enhance enterprise systems for AI and data-intensive workloads using Arm chips.
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
#cloud-computing
European startups
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Dutch cloud providers join forces to create a sovereign alternative

Seven Dutch cloud providers are collaborating to enhance digital autonomy and counter American hyperscalers' dominance.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

Enterprises demand cloud value

Businesses are shifting from cost-cutting to establishing centers of excellence and finops to enhance ROI in cloud investments.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Dutch cloud providers join forces to create a sovereign alternative

Seven Dutch cloud providers are collaborating to enhance digital autonomy and counter American hyperscalers' dominance.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

Enterprises demand cloud value

Businesses are shifting from cost-cutting to establishing centers of excellence and finops to enhance ROI in cloud investments.
more#cloud-computing
Information security
fromFortune
2 days ago

Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident | Fortune

Mercor confirmed a security breach linked to a supply chain attack that may have exposed sensitive data of its customers.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.
Tech industry
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Tech Giants Today: How Big Tech Companies Shape Innovation And Competition

Tech giants dominate the market, influencing competition, innovation, and strategic planning for smaller companies.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Don't let hyperscalers hijack digital sovereignty, EC told

European cloud providers urge EU legislation requiring genuine tech sovereignty through ownership and control, not mere EU presence, to counter American hyperscaler dominance.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch

Microsoft AI released three foundational AI models for text, voice, and image generation, emphasizing human-centered design and competitive pricing.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Lack of regulatory action on hyperscaler dominance prompts inquiry chair to quit

European Commission inquiries into cloud market competition may conclude before the UK's CMA investigation, while AI adoption urgently requires resolving market dominance issues and reducing inflated cloud costs.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 weeks ago

Regulate AWS and Microsoft, says UK cloud provider survey | Computer Weekly

71% of cloud providers urgently demand UK regulatory intervention to prevent Microsoft and AWS from creating insurmountable competitive barriers in the highly concentrated cloud market.
US politics
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Accelerated investigation into Microsoft's cloud and AI monopoly

FTC is accelerating a probe into whether Microsoft illegally monopolizes enterprise cloud, AI, and bundled software through licensing and product bundling.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Understanding the Safety of the Cloud: How Threat Protection Strengthens Your Business

Cloud safety requires continuous, coordinated threat protection that detects suspicious activity early to protect data, maintain productivity, and enable scalable operations.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Is Amazon's Cloud Unit Big Enough to Reaccelerate Share Gains?

AWS growth has returned to 2022 levels, driven by strong AI demand, boosting cloud revenue and accelerating benefits across Amazon's other business segments.
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