Latest published reports in strict reverse chronological order.
A sweeping profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes an industry at an inflection point—marked by massive infrastructure ambitions, fierce competition, and rising political and regulatory stakes.
A CDC newsroom release says HHS leadership accepted recommendations following a review ordered by a presidential memorandum comparing U.S. vaccination schedules with peer countries.
A newly released research paper introduces APEX-Agents, an open benchmark designed to test how well AI agents handle long-horizon, multi-step tasks that mirror professional workflows in fields like finance, consulting and law—an area where real-world reliability is still difficult to assess.
A profile of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes 2026 as a defining year as the company pursues massive infrastructure spending and deeper ties across government and industry while facing questions about profitability, competition, and regulation. The report highlights aggressive data center ambitions, escalating rivalry with major AI competitors, and growing political complexity around AI policy.
Samsung says it plans to sharply expand the number of mobile devices with Galaxy AI features largely powered by Google’s Gemini, underscoring how major manufacturers are racing to embed consumer AI across phones, tablets, and services.
After a widespread wireless outage disrupted calls, texts, and data for many customers, Verizon said the incident stemmed from a software issue and that it has no indication the disruption was tied to cybersecurity. The carrier is offering a $20 account credit through the My Verizon app for eligible users.
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, AI-driven chips, robotics, and new “physical AI” concepts dominated early showcases, with Nvidia, AMD, Intel and partners pitching platforms aimed at everything from factories to autonomous vehicles and home assistants.
SpaceX is preparing a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying a new batch of Starlink satellites. Local officials cautioned that residents across parts of California’s Central Coast may hear sonic booms, while the mission continues the rapid expansion of the company’s broadband constellation.
With Winter Storm Fern causing widespread outages and travel disruptions, utilities and emergency agencies are leaning on forecasting, grid-monitoring, and communications technology to prioritize repairs and coordinate response.
A widespread Verizon outage in mid-January disrupted wireless voice, texting, and data across the United States, leaving many users seeing “SOS only” indicators. The incident is renewing debate about carrier resilience, incident transparency, and how consumers can prepare for future large-scale disruptions.
Lawmakers and advocates are pushing the DEFIANCE Act, aiming to create a civil cause of action for people targeted by non-consensual explicit deepfakes.
A widespread Verizon network disruption knocked out voice, text, and mobile data for many users across the U.S., highlighting how quickly modern life can be affected when cellular networks fail.