ENTERPRISE POWERApple Eyes AI Servers with Nvidia Tech
Apple is reportedly planning a return to the server market with custom chips, potentially using Nvidia's interconnect technology, according to reports.
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Wednesday, 16 September 2026
ENTERPRISE POWERMEASURES ROIOpenAI launches analytics to track AI value
OpenAI introduces analytics dashboards to help teams measure ChatGPT Work and Codex usage against business outcomes.
WORKER USAGEOpenAI maps how staff use AI at work
A new report details how employees are integrating artificial intelligence into their daily routines.
WORKFORCE BOOSTAmazon raises pay by $1 per hour
Amazon will invest more than $1.5 billion to boost hourly wages for its workforce.
ENTREPRENEURSHIPInfosys veteran raises $53M for AI startup
A former Infosys chief’s new venture secures fresh funding after landing enterprise contracts.
UNPRECEDENTEDUS political opposites unite to rein in AI
Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon join forces to demand tighter limits on artificial intelligence, while OpenAI backs its first federal safety bill.
AUTOMATE CONFIGMeta lets AI agents automate WhatsApp Business setup
Developers can now use AI coding assistants to configure WhatsApp Business tools, aiming to speed up onboarding.
PROTECTED CYCLEXbox gives Fable reboot 10-year protected development
Playground Games says the RPG is vital to Xbox's DNA, allowing a long, protected development cycle.
CHINA GAPHuang bets China will match ASML by 2030
Nvidia's chief says Beijing will close the lithography gap within three years despite current technical gaps.
INDUSTRY ALIGNMENTAI chiefs urge regulation as safety fears grow
A wave of industry leaders from OpenAI and Anthropic to Microsoft and Google have publicly called for regulatory pauses, revisiting a pattern seen in previous tech eras.
CIVIL DISSENTAI data centres face backlash in industrial cities
Philadelphia officials consider a site near a shuttered oil refinery amid growing local opposition to data centre construction.
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Tuesday, 15 September 2026
WEALTH SURGEAnthropic predicts AI could boost US GDP by 32% in four years
Economic model suggests the US could reach $44.4 trillion by 2030, but warns of significant job displacement for knowledge workers.
PREMIUM ACCESSMeta One bundles put a price on social media and AI
Meta is rolling out subscription bundles that combine its social apps with extra AI usage, offering tiers for individuals, creators and businesses.
POWER HUNGERUS AI data centres to become fifth-largest gas consumer
US AI data centres are projected to consume 15 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily by 2035, a 117% increase, as the industry struggles to secure power infrastructure.
MULTI TASKINGGM trucks get CarPlay picture-in-picture
General Motors is updating its truck software to make phone mirroring easier and safer.
AGE CHECKSEU Draft Law Targets Age Verification for Games, AI and Social Media
A leaked EU proposal would force age checks on social media, generative AI and online games, with strict parental controls for younger users.
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Monday, 14 September 2026
REALITY CHECKTrump joins Jensen Huang on stage to dismiss robot fears
Nvidia chief puts US president on speakerphone at tech summit to call AI fears a hoax
SUPPLY CHAIN INFLATIONSteam Frame Pricing Reflects Rising Component Costs
Valve's new VR headset starts at $1,059, with engineers citing broad supply chain inflation beyond memory shortages.
SECURE TABLE5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The deadline for exhibit tables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is 5 days away, offering a chance to reach 10,000+ attendees.
AUTOMATTIC BOARDAutomattic board ousted after failed bid to remove Matt Mullenweg
Automattic’s board has been removed following a failed attempt to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave, according to sources.
ETHICAL STANCEMicrosoft publishes humanist AI code of conduct
Microsoft says people matter more than AI amid safety concerns
PORTFOLIO DIVERSITYInsight Partners bets on AI diversity amid OpenAI and Anthropic dominance
A $90 billion VC firm is holding stakes in rival AI labs despite the hype around the biggest players, after losing a portfolio company to a competitor.
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Sunday, 13 September 2026
RACE TO CHINATrump and Johnson criticise AI pause calls
US leaders argue slowing AI development risks losing the race to China, contradicting industry calls for caution.
POLITICAL AGENDAObama urges Democrats to have a clear plan for AI safeguards
Former President Obama says Democrats must make artificial intelligence a central agenda and develop a clear plan to address safety and economic concerns.