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AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.
Spacex's Record $60B Cursor Buy Propels Startup M&A to New Highs
SpaceX's $60B Cursor acquisition pushes 2026 startup M&A to record highs, but the deal skews overall figures. Biotech and AI also fuel consolidation.
Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.
France Leads EU's Charge Away From US Tech Giants
France is replacing Zoom and Microsoft Teams with homegrown tools, and other EU countries are following. The Trump-era push for digital sovereignty is reshaping Europe's tech landscape.
New Glenn Rocket Explosion Shakes Blue Origin's Ambitions
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket detonated during a Florida test, sending a fireball into the sky. The failure threatens to delay the company's orbital launch timeline and commercial contracts.
NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition
NASA's $700 million Mars orbiter contract solicitation raises questions about open competition as senators weigh in on the future of Mars exploration and sample return.
Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI in Corporate AI Adoption for First Time
Anthropic's Claude overtakes OpenAI's ChatGPT in business AI adoption. But escalating costs and competition threaten its lead.
SpaceX Acquires xAI, Declares AI Its Core Business Ahead of IPO
SpaceX's IPO filing reveals AI as its primary market, projecting $26.5 trillion opportunity. The company positioned Grok against OpenAI and Anthropic.
UK Lawmakers Warn Palantir Contracts Pose National Security Risk
UK lawmakers warn Palantir's government contracts are an unacceptable security vulnerability due to data sovereignty, regulatory, and intelligence risks.
SpaceX Goes Public in Landmark IPO That Could Make Elon Musk the First Trillionaire
SpaceX's IPO allows public stock trading for the first time, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire and reshaping space commerce.
Spacex Valuation Surges Past $2.6 Trillion Briefly Overtaking Amazon
SpaceX's valuation hit $2.6 trillion in secondary trading, briefly surpassing Amazon. The $1 trillion surge reflects investor confidence in the space economy and Starlink's potential.
Agency Accused of AI-Powered Book Theft From Bestselling Author
A literary agency allegedly stole a bestselling author's work, used AI to rewrite it, and published it as its own. The case underscores rising copyright concerns in the age of generative AI.
DJI Osmo 360 Arrives in a Cloud of FCC Uncertainty
DJI launches the Osmo 360 camera with top-tier 360-degree video, but the FCC's recent drone ruling complicates its value for aerial users.
US Quantum Computing Push Faces Legal Challenge
A $2 billion US government investment in nine quantum computing startups is under fire. Rep. Zoe Lofgren argues the spending violates the CHIPS Act.
Major US Banks Unite on Tokenization Network to Counter Crypto Threat
A consortium of leading US banks is launching a tokenization network to compete with crypto and stablecoin startups, marking a strategic shift in digital finance.
Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi
A PayPal veteran and a Navy officer launched AQi, an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform for women-led startups. It uses Regulation Crowdfunding to bypass traditional VC barriers.
Seattle Pauses New Data Centers for One Year to Study AI Impact
Seattle city council committees approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers. The full council is expected to pass it next week, using the pause to study community impacts of AI infrastructure.
Norway Bans Generative AI for Younger Students in Schools
Norway will prohibit generative AI use for younger students starting next school year, citing risks to cognitive development and critical thinking.
Boston Startup Funding Hits Four-Year High but Lags Behind AI Boom
Boston-area startup funding rose to about $7.8B, the highest in four years, but the region missed out on the AI-driven venture capital boom that pushed national funding to a record $252B in Q1 2026.
Meta Faces Privacy Backlash After Removing Facial Recognition From Smart Glasses
Meta removed a face recognition system from its Ray-Ban smart glasses after privacy concerns. The company expressed frustration over the decision.