Google and AI startup Character.AI have settled multiple lawsuits from families of teenagers who died by suicide. The cases are among the first to directly link AI chatbot interactions to mental health crises in minors.
OpenAI is launching ChatGPT Health, a new feature that can connect to medical records and wearables to analyze test results and offer fitness guidance. The company plans a waitlist first, then wider access in coming weeks, and is adding enhanced privacy features for health chats.
According to Bloomberg Business, AI startup Anthropic is in talks to raise $10 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at $350 billion. Singapore’s GIC and Coatue Management are set to lead, with previous backers Microsoft and Nvidia also expected to participate. This marks a mas
China is funneling $10 billion into over 50 major technology projects in Shanghai’s Pudong district in 2026. The plan, backed by local party chief Chen Jinning, aims to accelerate AI, semiconductor, and aviation industries with minimal regulatory interference. This is a direct move to turn financial
In a major early 2026 talent move, Apple’s lead Safari designer, Marco Triverio, has left to join The Browser Company, maker of Arc and Dia. The startup’s CEO is aggressively building an “AI interface” dream team, poaching another former Apple designer in the process. This highlights the intensifyin
The Bulgarian expense management startup Payhawk is reportedly in discussions for a major funding round. This new capital could push its valuation to a staggering $2 billion, signaling strong investor confidence in European fintech outside of the AI hype cycle.
AI isn’t just for writing emails anymore—it’s becoming a primary shopping companion. Data from Adobe and Salesforce suggests AI tools influenced hundreds of billions in holiday sales, marking a major shift in consumer behavior.
Bryan Fleming, creator of the pcTattletale stalkerware, has pleaded guilty to selling software designed to spy on people without their knowledge. His company collapsed in 2024 after a massive hack that exposed nearly 140,000 customer accounts.
Corsair has unveiled a new lineup of high-performance peripherals at CES 2026. The focus is on premium materials for rigidity and Hall Effect technology for speed. Everything is available for purchase now.
Intel has stealthily launched its third-generation Core processor family, codenamed Wildcat Lake. It’s a six-core chip built for efficiency and small form factors, not raw speed.
