Marquis Blames Firewall Provider for Data BreachFintech firm Marquis is seeking compensation from its firewall provider, SonicWall, following a ransomware attack in August 2025 that resulted in hackers stealing its…
Maia 200 Chip Deployed in Data Centers for AI Inference TasksThis week, Microsoft deployed its first batch of homegrown AI chips, the Maia 200, in one of its data centers,…
OpenAI Pursues Major Investment to Boost ValuationOpenAI, currently valued at $500 billion, is reportedly seeking an additional $100 billion in investment, which could push its valuation to a staggering $830…
Medium Employees Given the Day Off to Support Nationwide StrikeIn a bold move reflecting the growing tension surrounding U.S. immigration policies, Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine has given employees permission to…
Early-Stage Talks Explore Merger ScenariosElon Musk’s companies — SpaceX, xAI, and Tesla — are reportedly in early discussions regarding a potential merger, with the aim of combining at least one…
Visa-Free Travel and Whisky Tax CutsThe UK and China have reached a new agreement allowing British citizens to travel to China for up to 30 days without a visa. This…
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Government’s Position in Tax CasesIndia’s Supreme Court ruling on 15 January has added significant uncertainty for foreign investors, particularly private equity firms, following a judgment that…
Growth of the Cannabis Industry in the CaribbeanIn Antigua, master cultivator Michaelus Tracey guides visitors through rows of flowering cannabis plants at Pineapple Road, a farm producing nine distinct strains.…
Strong Economic Performance Masks Deeper IssuesIndia’s economy is on track to end the financial year with a growth of 7.3%, exceeding $4 trillion (£2.97 trillion) in GDP, and overtaking Japan…
Trump’s New Executive Order Targets Oil Suppliers to CubaUS President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on countries that provide oil to Cuba, intensifying Washington’s efforts to exert…
Patreon has criticised Apple’s requirement that all creators on its platform move to a subscription billing model, after Apple set a new transition deadline of November 1, 2026, citing concerns…
X appears to be introducing a feature that labels edited images as “manipulated media,” but the company has not explained how the designation will be applied or whether it covers…
Microsoft reported a $7.6bn increase in net income linked to its investment in OpenAI, underscoring how the AI lab’s rapid revenue growth is translating into significant financial gains for one…
Nuclear startups have raised more than $1bn in recent months, driven by rising electricity demand from data centres and aided by changes to federal oversight that reduce safety and security…
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has outlined plans to sharply increase spending on artificial intelligence projects in 2026, committing tens of billions of dollars to AI infrastructure even as senior…