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Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 3:20 AM EDT

Tech

  • Meta's augmented reality ambitions continue to be a focus, with their smart glasses making a significant presence at Meta Connect and early access to new Muse AI features.

  • OpenAI faces scrutiny after unsecured agents inadvertently exposed user images online, and concerns arise about the security of AI agents targeting online databases.

  • Crusoe Energy is scaling back its ambitious plan to use wind turbines for its AI data centers, highlighting the complexities of powering the growing AI infrastructure.

  • Anthropic is forging a substantial seven-year cloud deal with Akamai worth $11.6 billion, signaling major investments in AI infrastructure and services.

  • The tech industry's focus on AI extends to hardware development, with discussions around AI designing its own hardware and innovations like the Aeropod automating soil aeration.

Money

  • Geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, impacting global markets and supply chains, with particular focus on US-Iran relations and China's economic strategies.

  • The cryptocurrency landscape is volatile, marked by significant security breaches, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving investor strategies, including a surge in AI-related crypto plays.

  • Artificial Intelligence development is advancing rapidly, prompting international discussions on control and regulation, while also presenting new cybersecurity challenges and investment opportunities.

  • Economic pressures are mounting globally, with falling oil prices, rising bond yields, and concerns over energy costs impacting consumer confidence and business lending.

  • The US is navigating complex international dealings, from trade negotiations with China and the EU to military engagements in Ecuador and a heightened focus on domestic defense against threats.

Power

  • The Energy Secretary has announced a $2 billion investment in grid modernization using smart technology to improve reliability and efficiency.

  • China's newest power plant is pioneering a shift away from traditional steam turbines, opting for a more advanced supercritical CO2 cycle for greater efficiency.

  • US mortgage rates have surpassed 7%, marking the highest level during the current presidency, impacting housing affordability.

  • Saudi Arabia is reportedly open to developing nuclear weapons, raising regional security concerns.

  • AI leaders are urging international regulation of the technology, highlighting its potential threats to humanity.