The Midcontinent Independent System Operator is teaming up with Microsoft to overhaul its grid management. The plan uses AI to forecast demand and prevent congestion, aiming to cut decision cycles from weeks down to minutes.
A sobering note from Goldman Sachs suggests the massive AI spending spree by tech giants is on a collision course with reality. Analysts warn that to justify current investment levels, companies need over $1 trillion in annual profit, but consensus estimates are only for $450 billion.
A new Horizon Europe project called SHASAI is taking a holistic approach to AI cybersecurity. Running from November 2025 to April 2029, it will develop tools to protect AI from design through real-world operation.
HP just unveiled a wild new concept at CES 2026: a complete Windows AI PC housed entirely inside a full-size keyboard. Dubbed the EliteBoard G1a, it packs AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 300 processors and is recognized as a CES Innovation Award honoree. It’s slated to go on sale in March, with pricing still
Elon Musk’s xAI has secured a massive $20 billion in new funding. The capital will supercharge its AI infrastructure buildout and the development of its Grok models.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has secured a massive $20 billion in new funding. The round exceeded its goal and includes big-name investors like Fidelity and Nvidia. This gives Musk serious firepower to develop his Grok chatbot against competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Consulting giant Accenture is moving to acquire Faculty, a UK-based AI company. The deal aims to significantly expand Accenture’s ability to deploy advanced AI solutions for its global clients.
Razer is making a massive, $600 million bet that AI is the next frontier for gaming. The company plans to launch new hardware and an open-source AI developer kit, aiming to convince its massive user base that AI is more than just a buzzword.
Walmart is rolling out an AI advertising assistant powered by its “Marty” agent to all Sponsored Search advertisers later this half. The move comes as its retail media business, a major profit driver, grew 33% year-over-year last quarter. But what does this actually mean for the ad world?
The co-CEO of Neowiz says nearly every game company in Korea is using AI tools like ChatGPT. The goal is to automate routine work so teams can focus on player engagement strategies.
