Half of London Businesses Report Workforce Skills Gaps as AI Adoption Rises
Half of London businesses say their existing workforce lacks some of the skills and capacity needed to meet current organisational requirements, as artificial intelligence changes roles across the capital. A…
Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as AI Restructuring Costs Reach $1.84 Billion
Oracle reduced its global workforce by approximately 21,000 employees during its latest financial year as the company reorganised its operations and increased spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. Oracle employed about…
VLC Developer Jean-Baptiste Kempf Raises $5 Million for Robot Control Startup Kyber
Jean-Baptiste Kempf, the lead developer behind VLC Media Player, has raised $5 million for Kyber, a Paris-based startup developing real-time infrastructure for remotely controlling robots, drones, and other connected machines.…
Go Plans Robotaxi Expansion After Japan’s Largest IPO of 2026
Japanese taxi-hailing company Go plans to use proceeds from its ¥88.6 billion, or approximately $553 million, initial public offering to expand its robotaxi operations and pursue strategic acquisitions. The company…
Reliance Adds AI to Jio Calls, Apps, and Homes as It Prepares Jio IPO
Reliance Industries has announced a group of AI services designed for phone calls, mobile account management, connected homes, healthcare, education, agriculture, and small businesses. The company plans to distribute them…
Former Allbirds Business Rebrands as Smartbird and Begins AI Infrastructure Push
The public company formerly known as Allbirds has completed the sale of its footwear business, changed its name to Smartbird, and appointed former AWS executive Nadia Carlsten to build a…
ASML Denies US Concerns That EUV Chipmaking Equipment Reached China
ASML has denied claims that one of its extreme ultraviolet lithography systems, or any component specifically designed for those machines, was shipped to China. The response followed reports that US…
Elastic Reportedly Agrees to Buy Deductive AI for Up to $85 Million
Elastic has reportedly agreed to acquire Deductive AI, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to identify and resolve software failures, for as much as $85 million. The proposed transaction would…
Snap Spins Off Generative AI Video Team Into New Gaming Startup Dotmo
Snap is spinning off an internal generative AI video team into an independent company called Dotmo. The new business will develop AI models for creating interactive gaming and entertainment experiences.…
Defense, Developer Tools, and AI Agents Lead YC’s Spring 2026 Standouts
Y Combinator presented its Spring 2026 cohort on Tuesday, with investors showing strong interest in defense systems, robotics, AI infrastructure, healthcare, space technology, and developer tools. At least two startups…
Rivian Faces Class Action Over First-Generation R1 Autonomy Claims
Rivian has been sued by three vehicle owners who allege the electric vehicle maker misrepresented the future autonomous driving capabilities of its first-generation R1T trucks and R1S SUVs. The proposed…
FERC Orders Grid Operators to Speed Up Data Center Connections
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered six regional grid operators to justify or revise their rules for connecting data centers and other large electricity users. The commission wants these…
Refurbished iPods and Screenless Devices Gain Attention as Consumers Reduce Digital Distractions
A refurbished iPod Shuffle advertisement in a New York City subway station has drawn attention to growing consumer interest in simpler technology. The poster from Back Market promoted the screenless…
Texas Parks and Wildlife Data Breach Exposes Information of Over 3 Million License Holders
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has disclosed a data breach affecting more than 3 million people who purchased hunting or fishing licenses. The exposed information may include driver’s license…
Goodwater Capital’s Chi-Hua Chien Says AI Applications Will Capture More Value Than Models
Goodwater Capital co-founder Chi-Hua Chien expects consumer applications, rather than companies selling AI models and infrastructure, to capture most of the long-term value created by artificial intelligence. He also believes…
