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Vereinbarungen mit Unternehmen für künstliche Intelligenz wecken Besorgnis über öffentliche Ausgaben, Cybersicherheit und Inlandsüberwachung. Melden Sie sich für die Breaking News US E-Mail an, um Newsletter-Benachrichtigungen in Ihrem Posteingang zu erhalten. Das Pentagon teilte am Freitag mit, dass es Vereinbarungen mit sieben führenden Unternehmen für künstliche Intelligenz (KI) getroffen habe: SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft und Amazon Web Services. „Diese Vereinbarungen beschleunigen die Transformation zur Etablierung des US-Militärs als eine ‚AI-first fighting force‘ und werden die Fähigkeit unserer Soldaten stärken, die Entscheidungsüberlegenheit in allen Bereichen der Kriegsführung zu wahren“, erklärte das Pentagon in einer Stellungnahme. Weiterlesen...

• Das TIME Magazine veröffentlichte am 28. April seine TIME100 Companies-Liste für 2026, in der die führenden Unterhaltungsfirmen hervorgehoben werden. • Apple führt die Liste an, da das Unternehmen bei seinen Diensten Streaming-Qualität über Quantität stellt. • Weitere nennenswerte Unternehmen sind Beast Industries, die ein Imperium aus viralen Aktionen aufgebaut haben, sowie Neon, die sich für ausländische Filme einsetzen.

David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking pointsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor is poised to reject a growing push for a new 25% tax on gas exports in next month’s budget, prompting David Pocock to accuse the government of “caving in” to the gas industry.It’s understood the government has elected not to pursue a new tax on gas exports in the budget, prompted in part by the global oil crisis and Anthony Albanese’s diplomatic efforts in shoring up fuel supply from Asian allies by pledging reliable access to liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...

• Cyware was again named to the Cyber66 list of hottest privately held security companies, announced via PRNewswire on April 23, 2026. • The recognition highlights Cyware's leadership in AI-powered threat intelligence operationalization and secure threat sharing. • Company emphasizes agentic AI for accelerating targeted threat responses and collaboration.

• The EU imposed sanctions on three Chinese technology firms and one individual on April 6, accusing them of conducting sophisticated espionage operations targeting European telecommunications infrastructure and government networks. • The targeted companies are suspected of exploiting vulnerabilities in 5G networks; the EU cited evidence of stolen intellectual property and unauthorized access to classified communications. • EU officials stated the move signals zero tolerance for state-sponsored cyber operations; Chinese officials denied accusations and called the sanctions "groundless and provocative."

New legislation comes amid push from big oil, as critics warn polluters’ profits prioritized over Americans’ healthUtah has made it nearly impossible for residents to hold fossil fuel companies legally accountable for climate damages in a move one advocacy group described as putting “profits for the biggest polluters over communities”, with other states expected to follow suit.The new state legislation comes as part of a push from big oil and its political allies – including groups tied to rightwing impresario Leonard Leo – for legal immunity in red statehouses and Congress, with a goal of winning state and federal legal immunity similar to the liability waiver granted to the firearms industry in 2005. Continue reading...

• Commercial property insurer FM Global announced April 2, 2026 that the Financial Times has recognized it as one of The Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies of 2026. • The Johnston, Rhode Island-based insurer joins other leading regional companies on the prestigious FT list recognizing high-growth businesses. • The recognition highlights FM's strong business performance and market position in the competitive commercial property insurance sector.