April 29, 2026 Google has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense allowing its artificial intelligence models to be used in classified government work. The deal grants the Pentagon authority to apply Google’s AI for “any more...
April 29, 2026 The U.S. government is moving to require advanced driver monitoring systems in all new passenger vehicles under a federal safety mandate tied to the 2021 infrastructure law. The rule would compel automakers to install technology more...
April 29, 2026 The Greek government is advancing a plan to require identity verification on social media accounts in an effort to curb online abuse and misinformation. The proposal would ensure that every account is tied to a more...
April 29, 2026 OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone centred on an AI “agent” interface designed to replace traditional app-based interactions. The device would allow users to complete tasks through a single AI system rather than navigating multiple more...
April 28, 2026 China’s top economic planner has ordered Meta to unwind its proposed $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, halting a high-profile cross-border deal. The intervention signals tighter scrutiny over foreign investment in AI firms with more...
April 28, 2026 Mangrove Lithium has opened a new headquarters and commercial production facility in Delta, B.C., capable of producing 1,100 tonnes of battery-grade lithium per year using a new refining process. The site serves as a proof-of-concept more...
April 28, 2026 The Calgary Public Library has launched a 10-week paid residency for artists who use artificial intelligence, prompting widespread criticism from parts of the local creative community. The programme, offering up to $8,000 in compensation, is more...
April 28, 2026 A California bill aimed at limiting how large technology platforms prioritise their own products has failed after a rapid and coordinated lobbying push from major tech companies and industry groups. The collapse of the “Based more...
April 27, 2026 Intel reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, with revenue of $13.6 billion and non-GAAP gross margins reaching 41 per cent, significantly above its own guidance. The company has since indicated that part of the margin improvement came more...
April 27, 2026 Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, starting with an initial $10 billion at a $380 billion valuation, with the remaining $30 billion tied to performance milestones. The deal underscores the scale more...
