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Edison Scientific emerges from nonprofit FutureHouse to lead AI-driven drug discovery ventures
Corporate Power

Edison Scientific emerges from nonprofit FutureHouse to lead AI-driven drug discovery ventures

Spun off from nonprofit FutureHouse after major pharma interest, Edison Scientific secured significant venture funding to commercialize AI agents for drug development.

HP Aligns with OpenAI to Advance Agentic AI Across Business Operations
Big Tech

HP Aligns with OpenAI to Advance Agentic AI Across Business Operations

HP has partnered with OpenAI to embed cutting-edge agentic AI into its customer services, workforce platforms, and software development, aiming to enhance efficiency and automate workflows.

US Dollar Strengthens Sharply Amid Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations and AI Investment Surge
Markets & Macro

US Dollar Strengthens Sharply Amid Federal Reserve Rate Hike Expectations and AI Investment Surge

The US dollar has risen significantly this year, propelled by expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes and growing investor enthusiasm for AI-related US assets.

Auto Loan Refinancing Surges as Interest Rates Decline Following Fed Cuts
Markets & Macro

Auto Loan Refinancing Surges as Interest Rates Decline Following Fed Cuts

Auto loan refinancing volumes nearly doubled in early 2026 as falling interest rates and rising vehicle costs prompt consumers to seek better loan terms.

Tech Companies Cite AI-Driven Chip Shortages Behind Rising Device and Console Prices
Markets & Macro

Tech Companies Cite AI-Driven Chip Shortages Behind Rising Device and Console Prices

Major tech firms blame surging chip and memory costs driven by AI demand for recent price hikes in devices and gaming consoles that are years old.

Insilico and SK Biopharmaceuticals Forge Up-to-$2.5B AI Partnership for Neuroimmune Drug Development
Corporate Power

Insilico and SK Biopharmaceuticals Forge Up-to-$2.5B AI Partnership for Neuroimmune Drug Development

Insilico Medicine teams with SK Biopharmaceuticals to harness AI in discovering and developing drugs targeting neuroimmune disorders of the central nervous system, in a deal worth up to $2.5 billion.

Google Restricts Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Models Amid Capacity Constraints
Big Tech

Google Restricts Meta’s Access to Gemini AI Models Amid Capacity Constraints

Google has limited Meta’s ability to use its Gemini AI models due to capacity shortfalls, slowing Meta’s AI projects and prompting efficiency measures among its teams.

Global Push Intensifies to Expand Supply of Advanced Nuclear Fuels
Energy & Climate

Global Push Intensifies to Expand Supply of Advanced Nuclear Fuels

Countries accelerate investments in domestic uranium enrichment to secure high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) crucial for next-generation nuclear reactors amid supply challenges.

U.S. Unveils AI-Designed Nuclear Flight Test Vehicle at Washington Fair
Defense & Security

U.S. Unveils AI-Designed Nuclear Flight Test Vehicle at Washington Fair

The National Nuclear Security Administration revealed an 11-foot AI-developed flight test vehicle designed to accelerate nuclear deterrent research during a public exhibit.

Italy Launches Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft 365 Pricing and AI Integration
AI & Tech Regulation

Italy Launches Antitrust Investigation into Microsoft 365 Pricing and AI Integration

Italy’s competition authority investigates Microsoft over unclear communication and price hikes linked to new AI features in Microsoft 365 subscriptions.