Despite constant cyberattack warnings, a new report reveals a massive gap in identity and access management. Employees are routinely bypassing controls, and AI agents are adding a whole new layer of complexity that companies aren’t ready for.
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot Checkout feature for US users, allowing purchases directly within its AI chat. The test involves major brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, and is powered by the open Agentic Commerce Protocol from OpenAI and Stripe.
Seattle’s startup ecosystem maintained its position in 2025, ranking sixth in the U.S. for venture capital raised. The city brought in nearly $2 billion, though that’s just a sliver of the total pie compared to leading tech hubs.
HPE can continue integrating Juniper Networks while a group of states challenge the deal’s antitrust settlement. The judge questioned the states’ request for a broad injunction, noting a lack of evidence for “irreparable harm.”
Databricks just dropped research showing a 70% improvement over traditional RAG for complex enterprise questions. The secret? Teaching the retriever to actually understand instructions and metadata. This could be a game-changer for anyone using AI on messy, real-world data.
Microsoft is launching Copilot Checkout, an AI agent that can purchase items directly within a chat. Starting with partners like Etsy, PayPal, and Shopify, it aims to make shopping seamless. But it also makes Microsoft’s AI assistant more inescapable than ever.
The Allen Institute for AI’s CEO, Ali Farhadi, has been named to Business Insider’s list of the 25 most influential people in AI. The recognition specifically credits Ai2’s mission to make AI research “open and accessible.” This comes as the debate between open and closed AI models intensifies.
New research from Rice and Harvard reveals the starkly different location strategies for hyperscale and colocation data centers. It’s a tale of cheap power versus low latency, shaping where our digital infrastructure gets built.
Google announced a suite of new AI features for Gmail, powered by Gemini. This includes summarizing long threads, drafting emails, and a new “AI Inbox” that acts as a proactive assistant. The basic features are free and rolling out now, with more advanced tools for paid subscribers.
AliveCor’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple has been dismissed by a federal appeals court. The court ruled Apple’s changes to watchOS heart rate data access did not amount to illegal monopolization, handing Apple a second major legal victory in this dispute.
