The EU’s recently adopted due diligence rules are drawing fire for applying European standards globally. Critics say the directive creates an uneven playing field that disadvantages non-EU companies. The rules carry penalties up to 5% of global turnover.
Companies are pouring money into AI-driven operations tools, but proving the return remains challenging. The conversation is shifting from promises to proof as executives demand clear business value from their tech investments.
GridBeyond just launched its Designer platform in the Southwest Power Pool market. The AI-powered tool helps energy asset owners plan investments and optimize operations. It uses forecasting to maximize revenue from real-time markets while balancing carbon reduction goals.
Super Micro Computer’s second-quarter profit forecast missed analyst estimates despite strong revenue projections. The server maker’s shares tumbled in late trading as investors questioned its ability to capitalize on AI demand. The disconnect between sales growth and profitability raises concerns a
Thomson Reuters is pushing AI legal tools like CoCounsel, but shares fell 6% after earnings. The company faces growing competition from LexisNexis-Harvey and Clio-vLex while OpenAI remains a constant threat.
Apple is reportedly developing an M5 Ultra chip for the Mac Studio, targeting a 2026 release. This follows the company’s decision to skip an M4 Ultra variant entirely. The chip will likely power both Mac Studio and Mac Pro updates.
Google has announced Project Suncatcher, a plan to launch AI chips into space on solar-powered satellites. The company hopes to harness unlimited solar energy for its energy-hungry AI operations. This “moonshot” project would create the first space-based data centers.
Apple is preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market for the first time. The company is developing a budget Mac aimed at competing with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs.
For the first time, scientists have experimentally confirmed that phosphorus atom chains display true one-dimensional electronic behavior. The discovery opens up possibilities for materials with extraordinary electro-optical properties previously only theoretical.
Data and AI consultancies Indicium and Mesh-AI plan to merge in early 2026, forming Indicium AI. The new company will provide end-to-end AI services across North America, Latin America, and Europe, targeting major enterprise clients.
