Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed strong dissatisfaction with OpenAI’s approach to its recent contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In a memo meant for internal circulation, which was reported by The Information, Amodei criticized OpenAI’s interactions with the DoD, characterizing them as "safety theater." According to Amodei, the difference between the two […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced beyond merely supporting defensive cybersecurity solutions; it is now actively redefining the threat landscape. AI contributes to various security challenges by enhancing reconnaissance processes, improving phishing realism, automating malware evolution, and enabling more nuanced attack strategies. Concurrently, businesses are integrating AI agents, copilots, and generative AI tools into their daily […]
At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, SK Telecom unveiled its ambitious plan to transform itself into an AI-centric organization. CEO Jung Jai-hun introduced the “AI Native” strategy that seeks to reposition the company’s core operations, emphasizing a comprehensive overhaul that encompasses internal systems, data center expansion, and the upgrade of their large language model to exceed […]
Google is taking significant steps to combat persistent spam within its Rich Communication Services (RCS) platform in India, a region that has faced challenges due to a high volume of spam complaints. In a recent partnership with Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, Google aims to enhance spam protection by integrating Airtel’s network-level spam filtering […]
Improving trust in agentic AI for finance workflows is a crucial objective for technology leaders today. In recent years, enterprises have fast-tracked the integration of automated agents into various workflows, particularly in customer support and back-office operations. While these tools are effective in information retrieval, they frequently lack consistent and explainable reasoning in complex, multi-step […]
In a recent move, President Trump mandated that federal agencies cease the use of all products from Anthropic following the company’s ongoing public spat with the Department of Defense. The directive allows for a six-month phase-out period for any departments currently utilizing Anthropic products, while firmly stating that the company is no longer an acceptable […]
On February 26, 2026, Jack Dorsey announced a significant restructuring at Block, the payments company he founded, which includes Square, Cash App, and Tidal. The company plans to lay off over 4,000 employees, effectively reducing its workforce by nearly half, from over 10,000 to just under 6,000. The announcement triggered a 24% increase in Block’s […]
Anthropic has announced its acquisition of Vercept, a Seattle-based AI startup known for developing tools that automate complex tasks using AI agents. This acquisition comes shortly after Anthropic previously acquired another AI company, Bun, to enhance its coding capabilities for its product Claude Code. Vercept was recognized for its innovative product, Vy, which functions as […]
Spanish startup Multiverse Computing, noted for its rapid rise as a "soonicorn," has launched a free version of its advanced AI model, HyperNova 60B, which aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and the accessibility needed for widespread deployment. This initiative targets the growing challenge of size in large language models (LLMs), which […]
A recent demonstration by Mastercard at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcased the potential for payment systems to transition towards a model where software agents, rather than individuals, execute purchases. This presentation highlighted what Mastercard called its first fully authenticated "agentic commerce" transaction. During the demo, an AI agent autonomously searched for a product, […]