The financial world is racing toward an “agent-native” future by 2026, where AI doesn’t just help but decides. This shift is moving control from interfaces to protocols and data, making the traditional wallet obsolete.
Shares of Chinese AI chip designer Biren Technology skyrocketed over 119% on their first day of trading in Hong Kong. The blockbuster debut highlights a booming pipeline of AI and semiconductor listings as China pushes for tech self-sufficiency. Analysts see a clear divergence from the U.S. model, w
The annual tech forecast is out, and it’s not about the latest AI chatbot. It’s about physical, tangible engineering solving massive problems. From compressing CO2 in giant domes to using radio waves inside servers, the ideas are brilliantly weird.
In a rare moment of agreement, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Gov. Ron DeSantis are speaking out against the rapid expansion of AI data centers. Their concerns over electricity prices and grid stability could slow the industry’s development and become a key issue in the 2026 midterms.
The US Treasury Department has lifted sanctions on three individuals previously accused of aiding the proliferation of Predator spyware. The move, described as a normal administrative process, comes after they demonstrated separation from the controversial Intellexa Consortium. Critics call the reve
According to Forbes, AI is moving from writing emails to running factories. A startup called Forgis is layering AI agents on old machinery to make manufacturing smarter and more efficient, with a bold goal of helping to onshore production.
According to Reuters, the most-read financial analysis of 2025 centered on geopolitical risk and corporate intrigue. Readers on trading terminals feared a shifting global order, while website subscribers were gripped by stories from BYD to hedge funds.
Meta is acquiring Singapore-based AI startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth over $2 billion. The move aims to accelerate Meta’s push into AI agents, with Manus bringing millions of users and over $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
Facing messy orders from faxes and emails, Gold Bond Inc. integrated AI directly into its ERP system. The result wasn’t just hype—daily usage soared, and 43% of employees saved up to two hours a day. It’s a masterclass in practical, IT-led integration.
In a major shift, CD Projekt has sold the GOG.com storefront to its original co-founder, Michal Kicinski. The deal, worth roughly £19 million, aims to let CD Projekt focus solely on game development while keeping GOG’s DRM-free philosophy alive.
