Google Just Made Gmail’s AI Features Free. Here’s the Catch.
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.
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AI Coding Assistants Are Getting Worse, Not Better
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 Probes Meta’s $2 Billion AI Startup Buy
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.
Silicon Valley’s AI Feast is About to Get Ugly
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 AI Giants Are Going Public Because They’re Broke
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.
China’s AI Giants Go Public, Warning of a Global Price War
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.
Nvidia and Siemens are building a ‘digital twin’ for a fusion reactor
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.
Lenovo’s CEO Has a Message for AI Skeptics: You Can’t Avoid It
Lenovo’s leadership made a forceful case for an AI-saturated future at CES 2026. With a new AI assistant and bold market predictions, they’re betting consumers will have little choice but to opt in.
UK Data Watchdog Puts Elon Musk’s X and Grok AI on Notice
Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office has formally contacted Elon Musk’s X over its Grok AI bot. The regulator wants clarity on how the platform handles personal data when generating images, citing “serious concerns.”
SkyFi’s “Amazon Superstore” for Satellite Imagery Just Got Bigger
SkyFi has integrated Vantor’s satellite imagery, expanding its platform as a one-stop shop for Earth observation data. The deal builds on a previous partnership and aims to simplify access for commercial and government users through a self-service, software-first model.