YouTube has taken decisive action against a wave of AI-generated spam content, removing over a dozen popular channels. CEO Neal Mohan emphasizes the platform's commitment to combating deceptive practices as it seeks to protect its ecosystem for viewers and advertisers.
The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for a pivotal transformation. As the initial wave of AI and cloud experimentation subsides, 2026 is emerging as the year the industry moves decisively toward operationalizing technology with robust governance, explainability, and compliance at its core.
A senior U.S. intelligence official has filed a whistleblower complaint accusing National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard of attempting to conceal the disclosure from congressional oversight committees for months, igniting a legal and political firestorm.
The release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein case by the U.S. Justice Department has unveiled the late financier's social and professional ties to a vast array of powerful figures across politics, finance, and tech, raising fresh questions about the scope of his influence.
Elon Musk consolidates his AI and aerospace ambitions as SpaceX purchases his controversial AI firm xAI, aiming to build orbital data centers and scale AI using space-based solar power, amidst scrutiny over xAI's past products.
Elon Musk announces the merger of SpaceX and xAI, unveiling an ambitious plan to construct data centers in space, which he claims will become the most cost-effective source of AI computing power within years.
Cisco Systems is making strategic, long-term bets on the future of enterprise infrastructure, signing a major renewable energy deal in Poland and forging new AI partnerships in Asia Pacific, while upgrading campus networks with Wi-Fi 7.
Meta Platforms is hit with a patent infringement lawsuit by Solos Technology, targeting core components of its smart glasses. The legal challenge could disrupt product development and partnerships in a key growth area for the tech giant.
Identity management giant Okta is responding to a significant phishing campaign targeting over 100 enterprise customers' single sign-on credentials, while simultaneously naming Dan Mountstephen to lead its Asia-Pacific and Japan expansion efforts.
Merck & Co. is laying the groundwork for its future in oncology beyond Keytruda, announcing a strategic investment in biotech Eikon Therapeutics and a major collaboration with diagnostic leader Guardant Health. The moves signal a targeted, partnership-driven strategy to bolster its pipeline and diagnostics capabilities in the competitive cancer therapy market.
In a landmark shift, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling core socialist-era controls to attract foreign investment. While promising a production boost, the new hybrid system raises concerns about transparency, U.S. oversight, and whether it truly marks a clean break from the past.
The storied outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is set to close all its physical stores across North America and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a pivotal moment for a century-old retailer struggling to adapt in a rapidly changing market.
The Trump administration is preparing to review key data-sharing provisions within the Dodd-Frank Act, a move that could redefine privacy standards between traditional banks and financial technology firms like Venmo and Plaid, and alter the competitive balance of the financial sector.
A high-stakes White House meeting between crypto executives and traditional bankers ended without a breakthrough on the contentious issue of stablecoin yields, casting doubt on the timeline for comprehensive market structure legislation. Both sides agreed to continue negotiations under pressure from the administration to reach a compromise this month.
In a landmark move, Venezuela's interim government has enacted a sweeping reform of its oil industry, dismantling the state monopoly that defined its socialist era. While aimed at reviving production, the new hybrid system raises critical questions about transparency, U.S. influence, and its true appeal to foreign capital.
A young Australian woman has died following a horrific incident where her backpack became entangled in a ski lift at a popular Japanese resort, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
As Palantir Technologies reports a massive surge in U.S. government revenue, CEO Alex Karp publicly defends the company's controversial surveillance platforms, insisting they contain safeguards against overreach. The defense comes amidst growing public and political scrutiny over its contracts with immigration enforcement agencies.
A landmark lawsuit filed in Texas federal court targets a California physician for allegedly mailing abortion medication across state lines, testing a new state law that empowers private citizens to act as enforcers and setting up a clash with California's protective 'shield law'.
Laura Fernandez and her Sovereign People's Party (PPSO) have made history by winning control of both the executive and legislative branches, a feat unseen in over three decades. However, their failure to secure a supermajority sets the stage for a contentious political landscape where negotiation, not unilateral action, will be required.
Despite strong performance from the Latin American e-commerce and fintech leader, investment manager Triasima reduced its position, highlighting portfolio discipline over bearish sentiment.
