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Microsoft is trying to reduce its dependency on OpenAI by pursuing self sufficiency with internal systems expected to debut this year. In a recent interview with Financial Times, Microsoft AI Chief Mustafa Suleyman said that the company is seeking “true AI self sufficiency” by developing its own frontier-level foundation models. A Partnership Quietly Coming Apart For years, Microsoft and OpenAI had one of the most respected tech partnerships. Microsoft funded the research, OpenAI powered Copilot, Bing and GitHub with both sides benefiting significantly. In October 2025, Microsoft revised its deal with OpenAI. The new deal now allows Microsoft to develop…

For years, OpenAI, Meta and Google have fought for AI dominance. Now, they’re putting their differences aside to support the same startup program. Station F, the world’s largest startup campus launched F/AI in early 2026, a first of its kind accelerator that brings the biggest names in AI together. This launch has everyone wondering why these competitors have chosen to back the same program. What the F/AI Accelerator Is and How it Works At its core, the F/AI is a new accelerator program where AI leaders like OpenAI, Google, Meta, Mistral and Anthropic have all joined forces under a single…

Lema, an agentic AI security platform focused on enterprise supply chain risk raised $24M in a recent funding round. Since enterprises began relying on cloud apps and external services, third-party risk has quietly become the biggest security blindspot. Enterprise supply chains depend on thousands of third party vendors yet existing solutions only focus on manual compliance. However, Lema AI helps to monitor and tackle these risks in real-time. The Rising Threat of Third-Party and SaaS Risks Companies today use thousands of third-party vendors, SaaS applications and AI partners to run critical operations. This dependency automatically widens the attack surface. According…

Artificial intelligence is once again being used to carry out sophisticated threats and this time, crypto firms are the target. In early 2026, the ISACA warned that AI-assisted hacking groups are combining deepfake calls, social engineering and automated risk assessment to infiltrate crypto firms and steal money or credentials. Consequently, this development represents a new stage in social engineering where attackers no longer use just phishing emails. It has instead evolved into a multi-stage AI-enhanced operation that manipulates employees and largely exploits human trust. How AI Transformed Social Engineering AI has always been a significant threat that continues to evolve.…

Enterprise SaaS teams now use Agentic AI tools that autonomously execute real work and don’t just give suggestions. As at February 2026, the demand for these autonomous agents surged 31.5% year-over-year as a technological priority signaling the end of the pilot AI era. Unlike traditional AI implementations, Agentic AI embodies a novel system where AI demonstrates autonomy to carry out complex tasks without the need for human intervention. Why Enterprise SaaS is Embracing Autonomous Agents Before now, the use of AI was limited to just assistive roles. Organizations are now embedding autonomous agents directly into SaaS products used for IT,…

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, raised $20 billion in a multi-tranche bond sale to help fund a massive artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. Alphabet plans to spend between $175 billion and $185 billion in capital expenditures in 2026, with the majority directed toward AI-driven data centers, advanced computing systems, and cloud capacity. As a result, it is one of the largest debt raises directly tied to AI infrastructure to date. According to Reuters, investor demand exceeded $100 billion which was far above the initial target. To satisfy this demand, Alphabet also increased portions of the offering. The company issued a rare 100-year…

Deepfake corporate fraud has evolved once again. Unlike traditional cyberattacks focused on phishing and faking invoices, attackers are now targeting zoom calls. In several recent cases, attackers used AI-generated video and voice to impersonate executives during live meetings. The finance teams saw familiar faces and heard familiar voices so they assumed all was alright. It wasn’t until later that security teams discovered the deception. How Deepfake Zoom Attacks Work Firstly, attackers gather materials from the internet. Public speaking videos, audio from interviews and social media clips are all a part of the tools used to create the deepfake. Then, they…

2026 marks a definitive turning point for Venture Capital. Investors are now showing massive support after being cautious for two years. Compared to the 2021 boom, this recovery is different. Instead of pouring money into anything without structure, investors are only backing fewer companies but with record-breaking rounds. According to SVB’s State of the Markets report, global VC funding reached $340 billion even though the number of deals hit the lowest count in years. This development shows that capital is flowing but it is toward companies with high growth potential and operational efficiency. Momentum Builds After a Reset Year The…

AI startups are attracting massive investments in 2026 and investors are not just focusing on virality. They are now more focused on infrastructure and edge AI solutions that make AI reliable, scalable and enterprise ready. Startups that optimize compute, streamline deployment and process AI on devices get funding because they solve real operational problems that enterprises face today. Currently, Global spending on AI is expected to rise to more than $2.5 trillion in 2026. The majority of this funding is going into backend infrastructure. Scalable Infrastructure Funding the AI Backbone To properly scale artificial intelligence, startups must first focus on…

The Edge AI revolution is shifting focus from large language models to small, specialized reasoning models that run directly on smartphones, smart watches and IoT devices (Vehicles or appliances with sensors). Edge AI refers to the deployment of Artificial Intelligence models or algorithms to perform machine learning tasks directly on Edge devices like smartphones or IoT devices. It enables real-time data processing and analysis without having to rely on cloud infrastructure. What is Edge AI and Why it Matters for Smartphones To put it simply, edge AI or AI on the “edge” refers to the combination of edge computing and…