According to a PwC survey, 61% of companies say responsible AI is now integrated into their core operations. The challenge for 2026 is balancing that governance with speed, and experts are pointing to a specific strategy. Building AI in a controlled “sandbox” might be the answer.
Microsoft faced significant headwinds in 2025. A heavy-handed AI push in Windows 11 sparked user rebellion, while the end of Windows 10 support failed to drive upgrades. The gaming division struggled with a massive Xbox Game Pass price hike and a 70% year-over-year console sales drop.
Meta’s $2 billion-plus buyout of Singapore-based AI startup Manus is being hailed in China as validation of homegrown innovation. But the celebration comes with a major caveat: Manus worked hard to scrub its Chinese roots.
CEO Brian Niccol has been trying to make Starbucks feel warm and inviting again. He says a Reddit thread about job interviews showed him the culture is shifting. The financial results, however, are still mixed.
European founders and VCs are planning for 2026 with resolutions that go beyond business metrics. The common themes? Creating mental space, learning to delegate, and adapting to a new generation’s mindset.
While rivals spend hundreds of billions, Apple sits on a $130 billion war chest and plans to use Google’s Gemini in 2026. Critics say they’re behind, but a new theory suggests their restraint might pay off.
Poland has formally asked the European Commission to investigate TikTok for allegedly failing to stop AI-generated Russian disinformation. The content, which has since been removed, featured calls for Poland to leave the European Union. This escalates ongoing EU scrutiny of major platforms ahead of
A lone hacker is threatening to leak a database containing information on over 2.3 million Wired subscribers. While some verification suggests the data is real, security experts warn the hacker’s motives are purely financial. Condé Nast has not yet commented on the alleged breach.
According to The Wall Street Journal, corporate leaders are planning to increase AI investments next year despite market anxieties. The next battlegrounds will be regulation, energy demands, and the job market. It’s a high-stakes gamble.
A new report highlights a chilling effect on global tech talent. Conversations at international conferences reveal a clear trend of avoidance, driven by recent policy shifts.
