Google used its Google I/O 2026 keynote to put Gemini at the center of a broad set of product updates, highlighting a push toward more “agentic” AI systems designed to carry out tasks rather than simply answer questions. The company framed the announcements as a significant step in making Gemini more proactive across Google’s software…

Anthropic is in talks with Microsoft about a potential deal that would involve using Microsoft’s AI chips, following a reported $5 billion investment connected to the AI company, according to recent reports. The discussions center on Anthropic potentially running its Claude family of AI models on Microsoft’s Maia chip, as described in coverage from CNBC,…

Former President Donald Trump has postponed the signing of a long-awaited executive order on artificial intelligence, saying he was not satisfied with parts of the document. Trump made the decision after reviewing the order and concluding that “I didn’t like certain aspects,” according to accounts carried by multiple outlets. The executive action had been expected…

Ukraine said it launched a long-range drone attack that hit another oil refinery deep inside Russia, the latest in a series of strikes that Kyiv says are aimed at weakening Moscow’s ability to sustain its war effort. Ukrainian officials said the drones struck the Syzran refinery, a major facility operated by Russian state oil company…

The Democratic National Committee’s internal review of the party’s 2024 election performance has been obtained and published by CNN, putting a long-awaited “autopsy” of the loss into public view and intensifying debate over what went wrong and how Democrats plan to regroup. CNN’s report centers on the DNC’s 2024 post-election assessment, described in multiple recent…

Early projections for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment are drawing new attention as several personal finance outlets report an updated estimate of about 3.9% as of May. The estimate is not an official figure from the Social Security Administration. The annual COLA is set later and is based on inflation data used in the…

Nvidia reported another blowout quarter, topping Wall Street expectations as demand for its artificial intelligence chips drove a sharp jump in revenue. Even after the strong results and an upbeat outlook, the company’s shares slipped in trading. The Silicon Valley chipmaker said revenue surged 85% from a year earlier, powered by continued spending on AI…

Google is laying out a broad vision for AI “agents” that can handle tasks on a user’s behalf, pitching an ecosystem that aims to move artificial intelligence beyond chat and into background work across everyday products. The push signals Google’s intention to make agent-style AI a consumer-facing platform, even as it confronts the reality that…

Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Monday after Iran’s supreme leader said the country’s uranium must remain inside Iran, a comment that helped push crude higher as broader markets moved lower. The move came as investors weighed geopolitical developments tied to Iran and their potential implications for energy supplies and regional stability. The price…

Retail investors are being offered direct access to participate in a SpaceX initial public offering through major brokerage platforms, marking a shift in how individual investors can take part in one of the most anticipated potential stock debuts in the market. The development, reported by multiple outlets including CNBC and MSN, centers on brokerage platforms…

SoftBank Group shares surged nearly 20% in trading after reports tied the move to renewed expectations around a potential OpenAI initial public offering, alongside separate IPO optimism for SB Energy. SoftBank, the Japanese technology investment conglomerate, was among the biggest movers as investors reassessed the value of its high-profile artificial intelligence exposure. The rally followed…

Anthropic is on track to generate $10.9 billion in revenue in the second quarter, according to a source cited by CNBC. The figure, reported by CNBC’s Ashley Capoot, would mark a major revenue milestone for the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude family of models. The report did not provide additional details about the source,…