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June 9, 2026 is one of the busiest days in AI this year. Anthropic just made its most powerful model public, Meta doubled down with a $135 billion infrastructure commitment, OpenAI softened its autonomous AI timeline, and hackers went after developer tools. Here's the full roundup.
TechMeta Introduces Paid Subscription Plans Across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to Boost Revenue Strategy
TechSam Altman once warned that AI would eliminate entire job categories and reshape the workforce overnight. Now, the OpenAI CEO says he was wrong — and a surprisingly personal experiment is what changed his mind. Here is the full story.
TechSam Altman once warned that AI would eliminate entire job categories and reshape the workforce overnight. Now, the OpenAI CEO says he was wrong — and a surprisingly personal experiment is what changed his mind. Here is the full story.
TechGoogle I/O 2026 was unlike any event before it. With new Gemini models, AI-powered Search, smart glasses, and autonomous agents, Google has made one thing clear — it is rebuilding everything around artificial intelligence. Here is the full breakdown.
TechThe demand for AI computing power has grown so massive that Earth alone may no longer be enough. Google and SpaceX are now in serious talks to launch data centers into orbit — a bold move that could change cloud computing as we know it. Here's everything you need to know.
TechSamsung Electronics says it plans to transition global manufacturing into AI-driven factories by 2030, using autonomous systems that understand operational context in real time.
TechIBM says it is expanding AI cybersecurity efforts as security leaders warn that frontier models are accelerating vulnerability discovery and exploitation.
TechWaymo says its sixth-generation autonomous driving system is entering fully autonomous operations, a step toward scaling robotaxi service to more vehicles and cities.
TechTesla says Robotaxi rides are being offered in Austin, Dallas and Houston, turning its autonomy programme into a live ride-hailing service built around Model Y vehicles.
TechSpaceX says Starlink Direct to Cell now connects millions of users and is preparing a next-generation service designed to bring satellite-backed 5G coverage to ordinary phones.
TechWestern Digital says its newest Ultrastar UltraSMR hard drives integrate post-quantum cryptography, pointing to a future where AI data infrastructure must prepare for quantum-era security risks.
