Mozilla is responding to community backlash by promising an “AI kill switch” in Firefox. This feature will let users completely remove all AI-related elements, a direct reaction to concerns over the new CEO’s push for AI integration.
Google is rolling out a new Data Tables feature for its NotebookLM AI platform. It can synthesize scattered notes into structured charts for analysis and export.
A new research initiative argues that how a company organizes itself around AI is more critical than the AI models it uses. They’re studying 14 major corporations and AI-native startups to find the blueprint for success.
The AI boom is sending data center power demand soaring, threatening to overwhelm the grid and spike costs. But a massive, untapped source of clean energy is sitting idle on nearby commercial rooftops, offering a faster, cheaper path forward.
In a major strategic play, Anthropic is open-sourcing the “Agent Skills” framework it first introduced in October. The move is creating a de facto standard for making AI assistants better at specialized tasks, with big names like Microsoft, Atlassian, and Stripe already on board.
Microsoft’s 2026 roadmap makes AI a core, non-negotiable layer across Azure, Microsoft 365, and security. The push comes with new agent tools, broader Copilot access, and global infrastructure investments totaling billions. But it also means price increases starting July 1, 2026.
Wall Street analysts made a flurry of calls to position for 2026, with major upgrades for Micron, Disney, and Rivian. The big themes? AI spending durability, a pivot away from pure EVs, and finding value in overlooked sectors.
The FTC has sent Instacart a civil investigative demand over its AI pricing tool, Eversight. This follows a study revealing price differences of up to 23% for the same items. Instacart claims the tests were random, not targeted.
Micron Technology just posted a blowout quarter, with earnings and revenue soaring past Wall Street estimates. The real story is their staggering forecast for the current quarter, which is over $4 billion above expectations, all thanks to the AI infrastructure build-out.
A new Senate probe is demanding answers from tech giants about whether the massive energy demands of AI are being passed on to consumers. With electricity prices up 30% nationally since 2021, the investigation could lead to new legislation.
