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South Korea's fusion reactor sustains 180M°F plasma for 48 seconds
South Korea's KSTAR device just sustained plasma at an astonishing 180 million degrees Fahrenheit for 48 seconds, breaking its own world record and inching closer to the dream of limitless clean energ

Merantix Capital closes new AI fund for European startups
Merantix Capital has closed its largest investment fund to date, a €103 million war chest dedicated exclusively to early-stage AI-native startups across Europe, according to Tech Eu and EU-Startups .

SK Telecom Partners with NVIDIA for Advanced AI Infrastructure
SK Telecom and NVIDIA are constructing a gigawatt-scale AI cloud in South Korea, with the first AI factory slated for operation by 2027.

SK Telecom and NVIDIA Launch New AI Cloud Partnership in Korea
SK Telecom and NVIDIA announced plans for a gigawatt-scale 'AI factory' in South Korea, with initial data centers anticipated to be operational early next year, according to SiliconANGLE .

Edafa Venture acquires two Egyptian AI startups, Kuadra and IRRI Vision
On the sidelines of Egypt’s AI Everything Middle East & Africa summit in February, Edafa Venture initiated the acquisition of two local AI startups, Kuadra and IRRI Vision, in six-figure dollar de

Sriram Krishnan Steps Down From White House AI Advisor Role
Just as the White House's AI Action Plan gains momentum, its key architect, Sriram Krishnan, announced his departure this Saturday, effective at month's end.

Apple Unveils Major Siri and Apple Intelligence Upgrades at WWDC 2026
At its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple is set to unveil a dramatically upgraded Siri, powered by Google's Gemini models, which will include a standalone chatbot app in iOS 27.

OpenAI's Lockdown Mode Protects Against Prompt Injection Attacks
OpenAI's new 'Lockdown Mode' for ChatGPT severely restricts web browsing to only cached content and limits image support.

Brad Sugars’ ActionCOACH Reports a 98 Percent Client Recommendation Rate
ActionCOACH, founded by Brad Sugars, boasts an impressive 98 percent client recommendation rate across its global coaching organization. This high figure, coupled with its substantial operating scale coaching over 18,000 businesses weekly, offers a strong credibility signal for prospective clients.

California's AI Policy Shift: Job Market Stable Amid Automation Fears
In early 2026, despite growing concerns about the AI job displacement impact, California's unemployment rate edged down to a nine-month low of 4.

3IF Ventures Secures $12M First Close for African Insurtech Fund
3IF Ventures secured $12 million in its first close for an African insurtech investment fund.

Global venture capital funding rounds see resilience in defense sector
Anduril Industries announced a substantial $5 billion Series H funding round, which propelled its valuation to $30.

Filtr privacy tool blocks iPhone and Mac app ads
For just $5 a year, Filtr, a new feature within the Wipr 2 ad blocker, now blocks ads in popular apps like Google News, ESPN Cricinfo, and Ludo King across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, according to Zamin Uz

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky launches personal AI lab
Brian Chesky, the billionaire CEO of Airbnb, is launching his own artificial intelligence lab, a move that sees him personally backing a venture separate from the company he still leads.

Anthropic IPO faces doubts over AI's future market returns
Anthropic, an AI company valued at nearly a trillion dollars in private markets, has confidentially filed for an IPO, even as businesses globally are starting to reconsider their AI spending.

AI Risk Disclosures Surge as Public Companies Confront Governance Challenges
On May 5, 2026, Community Bank detected a cybersecurity incident caused not by an external attack, but by an employee's unauthorized use of an AI application, triggering an SEC Form 8-K disclosure jus

Uber deploys 500 vehicles to map roads for robotaxis
Uber has deployed 500 custom-built Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles, each bristling with cameras, lidar, and radar.

Benchmark Raises $2 Billion for New Funds
Benchmark Capital, long synonymous with early-stage venture, has just closed its first-ever dedicated growth fund: a substantial $1.25 billion vehicle for later-stage investments.

AI Productivity Surge Creates Enterprise Security Debt
CVS Health cut live agent chats by 50% in just 30 days by seamlessly connecting AI to its existing workflows.

Microsoft unveils new AI models and devices at Build conference
Microsoft's new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, featuring 128GB of unified memory and Nvidia's Arm-based Spark RTX chip, runs AI models locally.

Nvidia launches RTX Spark superchip for AI PCs
Nvidia, a company synonymous with graphics cards, has just unveiled a new 'superchip' called RTX Spark, designed to embed personal AI agents directly into laptops and desktops, fundamentally reshaping

Startup Battlefield Alumni Find Success on Path to Acquisition
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised an astonishing $32 billion in funding and achieved over 250 exits, including acquisitions by major tech companies like Dropbox.

Want to Sell Your Art? Shopify Alternatives Compared for Independent Artists and Creators
For independent artists and creators, choosing an e-commerce platform can feel as daunting as a blank canvas. You need a tool that showcases your work without demanding a steep learning curve or a large portion of your s…

Ferrari Luce EV review: Backlash to electric debut
Ferrari's first all-electric vehicle, the $640,000 Luce, has already sparked international backlash just days after its private unveiling in Rome, according to The New York Times .