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Newsom proposes 7.25% cloud software tax, targeting $2 billion in revenue
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a 7.25% sales tax on cloud-based and digital pre-written software. This measure appears in his revised state budget...
Microsoft's Forza Horizon 6 Early Access Goes Live for Xbox and PC
Microsoft launched early access for Forza Horizon 6 on May 15, 2026. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The full release follows on May 19. The...
OpenAI launches mobile Codex access, enabling remote developer control
OpenAI integrated its Codex AI coding assistant into the ChatGPT mobile app for iOS and Android. This update allows developers to manage coding tasks remotely...
Microsoft Appoints Former EY CEO Carmine Di Sibio to Its Board of Directors
Microsoft announced the appointment of Carmine Di Sibio, the former global chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young (EY), to its Board of Directors, effective May 13,...
OpenAI Confirms Limited Breach After Hackers Compromise Employee Devices
OpenAI confirmed that a software supply-chain attack compromised two of its employee devices. [3, 7] The breach was caused by malicious versions of a...
Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200M AI initiative for low-income nations
Anthropic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launched a $200 million AI partnership. The collaboration spans four years to support public good...
Microsoft faces UK antitrust probe, over software bundling and AI
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft on May 14. Regulators are assessing if bundling Windows,...
Microsoft Enhances Edge Browser with More Capable Copilot AI Features
Microsoft is rolling out a significant update for its Edge browser on both desktop and mobile, integrating more powerful AI capabilities directly into the user...
OpenAI backs US-led AI watchdog with China, citing nuclear safety model
OpenAI supports the creation of a U.S.-led global governance body for artificial intelligence that includes China as a member. Policy executives modeled the...
Anthropic launches Agent SDK credits, reversing previous third-party restrictions
Anthropic will introduce dedicated Agent SDK credits for paid subscribers starting June 15. This move reverses an April 2026 policy that restricted third-party...
Microsoft pursues $1B AI startup Inception, cutting OpenAI reliance
Microsoft is negotiating the acquisition of Inception, a large language model startup founded by a Stanford University team. The startup is reportedly seeking...
Microsoft Generates $9.5B From OpenAI, Defending Investment in Musk Trial
Microsoft corporate development executive Michael Wetter revealed the company recognized approximately $9.5 billion in revenue from its OpenAI partnership as...
LinkedIn to Cut 875 Jobs, Refocusing on High-Growth Areas
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn announced plans on Wednesday to lay off approximately 5% of its staff. The cuts will impact about 875 employees. LinkedIn currently...
OpenAI Endorses First Legislation, Pushing for National AI Safety Framework
OpenAI officially endorsed legislation for the first time in its history. The company announced support for the federal Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and...
Anthropic Overtakes OpenAI in Business Customers, Driven by Claude Model Growth
Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI in business customer volume for the first time. April 2026 data from fintech firm Ramp shows 34.4% of US businesses with AI...
Microsoft Patches Critical Outlook Flaw, Unveiling AI System to Find Bugs
Microsoft's May Patch Tuesday update addressed 137 vulnerabilities across its product suite. The release includes a fix for CVE-2026-40361, a critical...
OpenAI and Anthropic open DC offices, leading record AI lobbying surge
OpenAI is opening its first Washington, D.C. office this week. Competitor Anthropic has also established a permanent base in the city. Both firms recorded...
OpenAI Plans New Compute Entity to Accelerate Data Center Expansion
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is discussing the launch of a new AI compute company. OpenAI would maintain majority ownership of the separate entity. The subsidiary...
Photonic hits $2B valuation, raising $200M to scale quantum via telecom
Photonic achieved a $2 billion post-money valuation. The Vancouver-based startup raised over $200 million in its latest funding round. This financing concludes...
OpenAI CEO claims Musk sought total control, citing his children
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified Tuesday. He claimed co-founder Elon Musk sought total control of the AI research lab. Altman stated Musk suggested passing this...