Launch

• 트럼프 행정부는 제재 캠페인 확대의 일환으로 이란에 대한 포괄적 봉쇄를 시행하며 'Operation Economic Fury'를 발표했습니다. • 이번 이니셔티브는 이란에 대한 경제적 압박의 상당한 격상을 의미하며, 더욱 공격적인 조치를 향한 미국 외교 정책의 변화를 나타냅니다. • 이번 조치는 중동의 광범위한 지정학적 긴장 속에서 이루어졌으며, 미국과 이란 간의 수개월에 걸친 외교적 긴장 이후에 나온 것입니다.

• Aviatrix Inc.는 AI 에이전트나 코드의 변경 없이 AI 워크로드 전반에 걸쳐 AI 에이전트를 격리하고 보안 제어를 강제하도록 설계된 새로운 플랫폼 출시를 발표했습니다. • 이 플랫폼은 Zero Trust for AI Workloads(현재 정식 출시)와 Aviatrix AgentGuard(사전 체험판)라는 두 가지 신제품을 통해 Aviatrix의 Cloud Native Security Fabric을 확장하며, 이를 통해 IT 팀은 외부 AI 서비스에 대한 액세스 허용 또는 거부 정책을 설정하고 허용 목록(allowlists)을 통해 섀도우 AI(shadow AI)를 차단할 수 있습니다. • 해당 솔루션은 워크로드와 지역 전반에 걸쳐 네트워크 계층의 강제 적용을 제공하며, 기업 환경에서 AI 에이전트, 대규모 언어 모델(LLM) 프록시 및 에이전틱 프레임워크의 보안 필요성이 증대됨에 따라 이를 해결합니다.

• 펜타곤은 Project Maven의 일환으로 2025년 12월 GenAI.mil을 출시하여 약 300만 명의 국방부(Department of Defense) 직원에게 보안 생성형 AI 액세스를 제공했습니다. • 이 플랫폼에는 Anthropic의 Claude, Google의 Gemini, xAI의 Grok, OpenAI의 ChatGPT를 포함한 여러 주요 AI 모델이 내장되어 있어 군사 작전 전반에 걸친 광범위한 AI 도입이 가능해졌습니다. • 이번 이니셔티브는 첨단 AI 역량을 국방 작전에 통합하려는 미국 군의 전략적 우선순위를 반영하며, 이중 용도(dual-use) AI 기술에 대한 정부의 상당한 투자를 보여줍니다.

도시를 위한 사회적 선언문에 영감을 주기 위한 브리스톨 버스 보이콧 기념일 행사 프로그램이 발표되었습니다.

• FCC는 Disney의 다양성, 형평성 및 포용성(DEI) 정책으로 인해 Disney가 소유하거나 관리하는 8개의 방송 면허를 검토할 것이라고 발표했습니다. • 이번 조치는 트럼프 대통령이 지미 키멜(Jimmy Kimmel)이 멜라니아 트럼프 여사를 '기대하는 과부'에 비유한 논란의 여지가 있는 농담을 이유로 ABC에 그의 해고를 요구한 지 하루 만에 이루어졌습니다. • 최근의 암살 시도 혐의 이후, 키멜의 심야 쇼 독백이 정치적 폭력을 조장할 수 있는지에 대한 논란 속에서 그는 거센 비난에 직면해 있습니다.

• Sevii는 2026년 4월 28일, 머신 속도와 규모로 발생하는 대량의 AI 기반 사이버 공격에 대응하기 위한 자율 사이버 스웜 방어(CSD) 기능을 출시했다고 발표했습니다. • ADR 플랫폼은 위협을 탐지, 격리 및 복구하는 데 15분 미만이 소요되는 Agentic AI Cyber Warrior 에이전트를 배치하며, 자산당 고정 가격 모델을 통해 AI 토큰 비용을 제거함으로써 분석가의 업무량을 95% 감소시킵니다. • CSD 모드는 효율적인 마이크로 오케스트레이션을 위한 Myrmidon Defense Technology(MDT)를 특징으로 하며, Synergem Technologies의 CEO Frank Holt가 언급했듯이 추가 고용이나 외주 없이도 예측 가능한 예산 책정을 가능하게 합니다.

• Cognizant announced the launch of its Innovation Network on April 28, 2026, a corporate investment arm targeting early to mid-stage enterprise software startups in the US. • The AI Lab validates promising innovations, while the network supports startups in turning them into products for Global 2000 clients like those in logistics and recruitment. • This initiative accelerates integration of breakthrough technologies into Cognizant's solutions, enhancing enterprise value amid rising AI adoption.

Israeli strikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said, as the Israeli military warned residents to leave ‌seven towns beyond the "buffer zone" it occupied before a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities.

• Google announced a $750 million fund on April 27, 2026, targeting startups developing AI agents. • The fund aims to accelerate innovation in AI agent technologies amid intensifying competition. • This initiative underscores Google's commitment to fostering the AI ecosystem, potentially challenging rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claims responsibility for strikes on airport in capital, Bamako, and four other citiesIslamic militants and separatists attacked several locations in Mali’s capital and other cities on Saturday in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the country in recent years.The al-Qaida-linked militant group JNIM claimed responsibility for the attacks on Bamako’s international airport and four other cities in central and northern Mali on its website Azallaq. It said the attacks were carried out jointly with the Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg-led separatist group. Continue reading...

• Apple unveiled iOS 20 on April 25, 2026, featuring Apple Intelligence enhancements for on-device AI processing in Siri and Photos apps, rolling out first to US users. • Key additions include real-time language translation supporting 15 languages and AI-generated summaries for Safari, trained on 3 trillion parameters without cloud dependency. • The update addresses privacy concerns post-EU DMA rulings, boosting Apple's 45% US smartphone market share amid AI race with Google Pixel.

Creator card is designed for people making money through TikTok Live, some of whom have complained of delays in paymentsTikTok and Visa have launched a debit card for content creators in the UK that they say will allow people to quickly access their earnings from the platform.The creator card is designed for the growing numbers of people making money through TikTok Live, a live streaming feature where creators receive virtual gifts from viewers that are later converted into cash. Continue reading...

• Copperhelm raised $7 million in funding to launch an agentic cloud security platform leveraging AI agents for threat detection. • The platform automates real-time remediation at scale, addressing escalating cloud vulnerabilities in US enterprises. • This funding enables Copperhelm to commercialize innovative AI-driven cybersecurity amid rising breach incidents.

HMRC is contacting 21-year-olds as part of a new awareness drive around lost child trust funds, with an average balance of £2,200Rather than demanding money, HMRC is giving it away for once with a new campaign to reunite thousands of young Britons with forgotten savings accounts typically containing £2,200.HM Revenue and Customs is contacting 21-year-olds as part of a new awareness drive around lost child trust funds (CTF) – the tax-free savings accounts set up for children born between September 2002 and January 2011. Continue reading...

• IBM announced IBM Autonomous Security on April 15, 2026, deploying coordinated AI agents to detect and contain threats at machine speed without human intervention. • The service addresses a critical gap: attackers now achieve full network lateral movement in as little as 27 seconds, compared to an average of 29 minutes in 2024—a 65% speed improvement driving urgent demand for AI-powered defenses. • AI-enabled attacks surged 89% year-over-year in 2025, with a 44% increase in assaults exploiting public-facing applications, prompting major security vendors to adopt autonomous AI defense strategies.

• Los Angeles-based SimpleClosure unveiled Asset Hub, a marketplace enabling founders to sell intellectual property, source code, data, and equipment during startup wind-down operations as closures rise across the sector. • The platform addresses investor demand for structured, transparent exit processes that preserve value and minimize operational friction during company shutdowns. • Asset Hub reflects broader industry recognition that failed startups retain valuable IP assets and that organized liquidation marketplaces can recover capital otherwise lost in traditional bankruptcy proceedings.

• Treehub launched on April 22, 2026, as a Stanford-adjacent residency program in Los Altos, California, backed by the AI Health Fund and investors including Tim Draper and 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki. • The program functions as a venture studio, incubator, and fund, offering scientist-founders proprietary medical data, mentorship from exited startup operators, and programming with payers and investors. • It targets precision outcomes like genomic risk stratification, care efficiency via ambient intelligence, and frontier science including robotic surgery and digital twins.

• Operant AI launched CodeInjectionGuard on April 22, 2026, a tool that blocks malicious code execution by AI agents at runtime. • The guard defends against code injection attacks, preventing supply chain compromises in autonomous AI systems. • It secures AI agents used in critical operations, addressing rising cybersecurity risks in AI deployments.

Federal Communications Commission will look into the TV ratings system and whether shows with transgender or non-binary characters demand a warning for parentsThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching a new inquiry into the TV ratings system, including whether content related to gender identity is not adequately flagged for parents, in the latest warning shot to broadcasters from the agency headed by the Trump loyalist Brendan Carr.The new proceeding, announced on Wednesday, asks for public comment on the transparency of the TV Oversight Management Board, which oversees the rating system and guidelines. That system was developed after Congress passed a law in 1996, leading to the creation of numerous ratings such as TV-Y, for programs deemed appropriate for all children, and TV-MA, for mature audiences. Continue reading...

• Cowbell Cyber Inc. launched Prime One, a new U.S. cyber insurance product for organizations with $250 million to $1 billion in annual revenue. • The policy provides up to $10 million in coverage limits and includes affirmative protection for AI-related incidents and quantum computing risks. • Prime One addresses unauthorized use or access to AI systems in business operations, targeting advanced digital risk profiles.

Justice department’s focus seems to be on SPLC’s prior use of paid informants to monitor hate groups, group’s CEO says The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a prominent civil rights organization, the group’s CEO said on Tuesday.Bryan Fair, the CEO of the SPLC, said the details of the investigation were not entirely clear, though “the focus appears to be on the SPLC’s prior use of paid confidential informants to gather credible intelligence on extremely violent groups”. Continue reading...

About 500 farmers challenge Green Gen Cymru in high court over alleged disregard for landowners and biosecurityA group of 500 Welsh farmers have brought a landmark legal claim to the high court over the alleged conduct of a green energy developer planning to build electricity pylon routes across their land.The court will hear allegations that Green Gen Cymru “unlawfully sought entry to private land, intimidated landowners, and showed disregard for biosecurity and basic rights”, as well as examine laws that force landowners to sell property to utility companies, in a hearing on Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue reading...

• Iran launched drone attacks targeting US warships in retaliation for the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. • The strikes mark a sharp escalation, with both sides issuing warnings as a fragile ceasefire nears expiry and diplomacy falters. • Fears mount of wider regional conflict disrupting global oil flows through the world's critical waterway.

• Global private markets platform Moonfare announced a new AI-focused technology strategy targeting early and growth-stage investments for diversified US-relevant AI exposure. • Strategy features curated portfolio of leading growth managers plus direct investments in category-leading US technology companies driving AI innovation. • Aims to capitalize on transformative AI advancements, providing investors access to high-potential startups in the booming sector.

Trump administration to launch online portal on Monday after supreme court struck down tariff policy earlier this yearDonald Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday, and he again threatened to destroy its power plants and bridges if no deal is reached.Trump did not say who would lead the delegation, but a White House official said it was vice-president JD Vance. Continue reading...

• Meta released Llama 4 on April 20, 2026, a 2 trillion parameter multimodal AI model trained on 15 petabytes of US-centric data. • The model outperforms GPT-4o on benchmarks like MMLU (92% score) and supports vision-language tasks for enterprise apps. • Open-sourcing aims to spur US AI innovation, with downloads exceeding 500,000 in first hours via Hugging Face.

• Anthropic released Claude API with native fine-tuning capabilities on April 19, allowing enterprises to customize the model on proprietary datasets without requiring base model retraining. • The fine-tuning service supports context windows up to 200,000 tokens and is priced at $8 per million input tokens and $24 per million output tokens, competitive with OpenAI's pricing structure. • This release directly challenges OpenAI's GPT-5 announcement and positions Anthropic as an alternative for organizations seeking customizable AI solutions with enhanced safety guardrails.

• SpaceX's Starlink division announced commercial availability of direct-to-cell satellite service to US carriers including T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T beginning May 1, 2026, expanding beyond its existing emergency SOS functionality. • The service enables SMS and data connectivity in rural and remote areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable, with initial pricing set at $5 per month for basic coverage and $15 monthly for premium data tiers. • Industry observers note this development challenges traditional carrier infrastructure investments and could accelerate satellite communications adoption, though regulatory approval from the FCC is still pending final confirmation.