IBM is making a massive $11 billion play for the future of enterprise AI infrastructure by acquiring Confluent, the commercial platform for Apache Kafka. This move fills a critical gap in IBM’s stack, aiming to make real-time data flow as fundamental as databases once were. It’s a direct challenge t
Investors in the Asia-Pacific region are bracing for a volatile session. All eyes are on China’s inflation figures and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate announcement, both due later today.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon offered a mixed outlook on the economy, stating the American consumer is currently “chugging along” but warning that persistent inflation and a softening job market are key risks. The bank’s own estimates see inflation spiking to 3.5% by year-end before falling again.
European regulators have launched an antitrust probe into how Google trained its Gemini AI models. The investigation focuses on whether the tech giant improperly used content from publishers and YouTube without permission. This comes as Google makes significant competitive strides against OpenAI.
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode. The probe focuses on whether Google used publisher content without fair payment or consent, as reports show catastrophic traffic drops for news sites.
Lumen Technologies has named Jim Fowler as its new chief technology and product officer, replacing Dave Ward. Fowler, who was already on Lumen’s board, faces the tough job of returning the struggling telecom to revenue growth.
Charlie Penner, the activist investor who helped Engine No. 1 win board seats at ExxonMobil, has built a stake in Siemens Energy. His new fund, Ananym Capital, is pushing the German giant to spin off its Siemens Gamesa wind unit, arguing it’s holding back more profitable divisions.
In a major strategic shift, Netflix plans to license Warner Bros. TV shows to competing streamers. This comes after its $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in early December. The move means Netflix will produce content for platforms like Apple TV+.
In a rare joint effort, Apple and Google are developing improved tools to transfer data between iPhone and Android. The new features are beginning to roll out in a test build for Pixel devices and will come to an iOS 26 developer beta. This could finally simplify one of the most frustrating processe
Qatar is the latest Gulf nation to launch a state-backed AI firm. The new company, Qai, is a subsidiary of the massive Qatar Investment Authority and will focus on building AI infrastructure both at home and abroad. This move follows similar initiatives by wealthier neighbors like Saudi Arabia and t
