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Los acuerdos con empresas de inteligencia artificial despiertan preocupaciones sobre el gasto público, la ciberseguridad y la vigilancia nacional. Regístrese en el correo electrónico de Breaking News US para recibir alertas de boletines en su bandeja de entrada. El Pentágono informó el viernes que había alcanzado acuerdos con siete empresas líderes en inteligencia artificial (IA): SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft y Amazon Web Services. «Estos acuerdos aceleran la transformación hacia el establecimiento de las fuerzas armadas de los Estados Unidos como una fuerza de combate centrada en la IA y fortalecerán la capacidad de nuestros combatientes para mantener la superioridad en la toma de decisiones en todos los ámbitos de la guerra», afirmó el Pentágono en un comunicado. Continuar leyendo...

• La revista TIME publicó su lista TIME100 Companies de 2026, destacando a las principales firmas de entretenimiento el 28 de abril. • Apple lidera por priorizar la calidad del streaming sobre la cantidad en sus servicios. • Otros destacados incluyen a Beast Industries por construir un imperio a partir de travesuras virales y Neon por defender las películas extranjeras.

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.