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SpaceX Secures $60 Billion Option to Acquire AI Coding Startup Cursor
SpaceX has obtained rights to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for approximately $60 billion later in 2026, or pay $10 billion for joint AI development. Cursor's valuation surged from $2.5 billion in 2025 to $50 billion, highlighting investor demand for AI developer tools.
The deal leverages xAI's Colossus supercomputer for a compute advantage in the AI arms race.
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Reach $6.31 Trillion in 2026
Global IT spending is projected to grow 13.5% to $6.31 trillion in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure, software, and IaaS momentum. Data center systems spending will surpass $788 billion, fueled by hyperscale cloud demand.
Device spending rises to $856 billion, moderated by higher memory costs.
Switch and SUSE Partner with NVIDIA on Digital Twin Innovation
SUSE and Switch announced milestones in their partnership at SUSECON 2026 to accelerate Switch’s Digital Twin initiative for AI Factories. The collaboration operationalizes next-generation AI using enterprise open source solutions.
This advances digital twin technology in AI and cloud data centers.
Meta Tracks U.S. Staff Computer Activity for AI Training
Meta is installing software on U.S. employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, keystrokes, and screenshots for AI model training. The tool targets work apps to improve AI agents' computer-use behaviors like navigating menus.
This supports Meta's race to build autonomous white-collar AI agents.
Global Generative AI Users Double to Over 1.4 Billion in Past Year
Active GenAI users worldwide more than doubled in the last 12 months, adding 1.4 billion users for 141% growth by April 2026. ChatGPT leads with 592 million monthly active users outside China, far ahead of Gemini (152M) and Grok (62M).
Adoption is more widespread than headlines suggest, with millions discovering AI daily.
Tata Steel Expands Google Cloud Partnership for Agentic AI Deployment
Tata Steel and Google Cloud are scaling over 300 specialized AI agents across global operations in nine months using a unified stack. Agents handle asset maintenance prediction and customer response optimization.
Zen AI empowers developers, simplifying complex business processes.
Microsoft Cuts Xbox Game Pass Prices Amid Content Changes
Microsoft reduced Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from $30 to $23 monthly and PC tier by $2.50 to $14. Future Call of Duty titles are excluded from the service.
This pricing adjustment aims to attract more subscribers.
Florida AG Investigates OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Role in Mass Shooting Plan
Florida’s attorney general issued criminal subpoenas to OpenAI to probe if ChatGPT aided planning a mass shooting. The investigation examines potential misuse of the AI tool.
Details on the incident remain under review.
Mozilla Releases Firefox Update with 271 Fixes via Anthropic's Mythos AI
Mozilla’s new Firefox includes 271 fixes powered by Anthropic's Mythos AI model. Unauthorized users have accessed the limited Mythos since launch.
This boosts browser security and performance.
New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling
New York State sued Coinbase and Gemini, alleging their prediction markets violate gambling laws. The lawsuit targets crypto platforms' betting features.
This escalates regulatory scrutiny on crypto apps.
Omdia Predicts Emerging TV OS Platforms to Capture 28% of European Market by 2030
Emerging TV operating systems are forecast to hold 28% of the European market by 2030. This growth challenges established platforms in smart TV software.
The report highlights shifting dynamics in TV OS adoption.