Self-driving truck firm Kodiak is joining forces with global supplier Bosch. The goal is to create a system that can be integrated into any semi truck, either on the production line or later via an upfitter, to enable driverless operation.
The global economy has defied predictions of a slump since 2020. According to a Reuters analysis, 2026 is shaping up as a heavyweight fight between continued AI-fueled growth and a host of disruptive political and financial risks.
While rivals like OpenAI commit trillions to compute, Anthropic is betting on a different path. Co-founder Daniela Amodei argues that doing “more with less” has kept its models among the most powerful for years.
Police departments across the U.S. are rapidly expanding drone use for routine law enforcement, including issuing tickets. This shift is raising significant Fourth Amendment concerns from civil liberty groups.
Meta has officially updated its privacy policy to use data from user interactions with its AI services, like the Meta AI chatbot, for targeted ads. The change, announced in October, has prompted a coalition of 36 advocacy groups to call for an FTC investigation. Over a billion people use Meta AI mon
Google is spending billions to secure power for its AI ambitions, buying energy firm Intersect. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s xAI is also expanding its compute capacity. The race for AI infrastructure is hitting a hard wall: the electrical grid.
The push for a shorter workweek is gaining serious momentum, driven by predictions from tech and finance leaders. They argue that AI’s productivity boom could make the traditional 40-hour week obsolete within 10-20 years. But is this vision realistic, or just Silicon Valley idealism?
Microsoft is stuffing AI into every corner of Windows 11, but not all of it is worth your time. Based on a TechRadar breakdown, here are the five AI-powered features that actually boost productivity and creativity, and how to find them.
The U.S. power sector is facing a seismic shift driven by AI data centers. This isn’t incremental growth; it’s a demand shock comparable to historic infrastructure booms, and it’s forcing a complete rethink of how we value and deliver electricity.
According to a GeekWire survey, top Seattle investors see clear froth in early-stage AI valuations but reject a catastrophic bubble. They advise founders to ignore hype, focus on real customer problems, and build durable revenue as the market normalizes.
