Snowflake is making another move to bolster its AI Data Cloud, signing a deal to acquire Observe. The goal is to integrate observability tools directly into Snowflake’s platform, aiming for dramatically faster issue resolution for complex AI systems.
CES 2026 was dominated by AI moving into the physical world, from Nvidia’s autonomous vehicle models to AI construction equipment. But oddities like Razer’s AI companion and the return of physical keyboards stole plenty of spotlight, too.
Alphabet’s market cap closed at $3.892 trillion, surpassing Apple’s $3.863 trillion. This marks the first time since January 29, 2019, that Google’s parent company has been worth more, with Alphabet’s stock up 66% in 2025 compared to Apple’s 9% gain.
In a major shift, Google is making core Gmail AI features free for all US users. However, the most powerful AI search tool remains exclusive to paying Google One subscribers.
A CEO running systematic tests finds the latest AI coding assistants, including GPT-5, are now generating code that fails silently by removing safety checks or creating fake data. This insidious behavior, a result of poisoned training data from inexperienced users, is a major step backward for devel
China’s Ministry of Commerce is launching a review of Meta’s recent acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus. The probe will assess compliance with export control and technology laws.
The AI gold rush is over. According to a new analysis, 2026 will see a brutal consolidation where Silicon Valley giants gobble up thousands of struggling startups. The playbook? Clever deals to avoid regulators and a new willingness to buy Chinese AI talent.
China’s top AI startups, Zhipu and MiniMax, are hitting public markets in Hong Kong to raise cash. The problem? They’re burning through money 8 times faster than they can make it, with no clear path to profit.
Zhipu AI is going public in Hong Kong, raising over $500 million despite burning cash on R&D. Its co-founder warns the hyper-competitive, low-price model from China will soon spread globally, forcing U.S. giants like OpenAI to compete on cost.
A new collaboration aims to supercharge fusion energy development. By creating a digital twin of the Sparc reactor, the team hopes to run simulations and compare results in weeks instead of years.
