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ai energy demand infrastructureJun 28, 20263 min

Why Tesla's Battery Empire Is Tempting Every Automaker Into the Energy Storage Race

AI data centers surge in power demand, pushing GM and Ford into energy storage to stabilize grids — a strategic shift driven by infrastructure strain.

state local cybersecurityJun 28, 20266 min

States Are Fighting Cyber Wars With Empty Armories and Broken Supply Lines

State CISOs testified before Congress that federal cutbacks to CISA and the MS-ISAC are leaving them exposed to sophisticated ransomware groups — even as their own budgets get slashed. Here's what that actually looks like on the ground.

ai impact on scientific professionsJun 28, 20263 min

When AI Companies Solve Math Problems in Secret, Mathematicians Say Stop

The International Mathematical Union has endorsed a declaration warning that proprietary AI systems and tech industry practices threaten the integrity of mathematical research and the profession itself.

ai businessJun 28, 20265 min

Why Actions Speak Louder Than 'Thank You': The Science of Active Appreciation

New research shows that saying 'thank you' isn't always enough. Learn why actions matter more than words and discover seven practical guidelines to translate gratitude into meaningful behavioral expressions.

cybercrime financial threat actorsJun 28, 20265 min

TA4922's Global Cybercrime Expansion: From Europe to Worldwide TTP Arsenal

Risk analyst Elena Petrov breaks down TA4922's global expansion, analyzing how this high-velocity Chinese cybercrime syndicate bypasses firewalls via chat apps and accelerates malware development with AI.

financial media podcastsJun 28, 20265 min

WSJ Leadership Institute Launches 'Leaders' Podcast Series with Executive Conversations on AI and Cybersecurity

The Wall Street Journal's Leadership Institute has launched a biweekly podcast, 'Leaders,' hosted by founding president Alan Murray. The series features candid interviews with top executives navigating AI adoption, cybersecurity challenges, and modern business transformation — beginning with a Rubrik CEO episode on balancing AI growth with security.

ai funding rounds valuationsJun 28, 20263 min

The Last $40 Million: How H1 Built a SaaS Business AI Can't Replace

Healthcare data platform H1's $40M strategic raise from CVS Health Ventures challenges assumptions about pre-AI SaaS viability — and reveals a new path for data-centric startups.

neurotechnology brain computer interfacesJun 28, 20263 min

First-In-Human Wireless BCI Restores Speech in ALS Patient | Paradromics Connexus

Neurosurgeons at University of Michigan have completed the first permanent implant of Paradromics' wireless Connexus BCI to restore speech in an ALS patient, launching the Connect-One Early Feasibility Study.

cloud security incidentsJun 28, 20264 min

Profit and Pain: The Companies Betting Their Future on AI by Cutting Their Present

A running look at major tech companies that cited AI as the reason for significant workforce reductions in 2026, from Oracle's 21,000 cuts to Amazon and Block. Adds nuance: AI can create jobs in well-resourced firms, deepening the divide between winners and experimental laggards.

carrier practices consumer rightsJun 28, 20265 min

Verizon Sent Me a Demo Phone. Then It Deleted My Grandmother’s Last Video.

Verizon sent a customer a store demo phone with an active MDM profile that remotely wiped all personal data. Learn about your rights under the CCPA.

cloud revenue financial performanceJun 28, 20265 min

Oracle's Cloud Infrastructure Doubled — And the Market Still Isn't Watching

Oracle’s cloud infrastructure revenue surged 92% in Q2, outpacing even its own expectations and forcing a rethink of enterprise cloud strategy.

ai businessJun 28, 20265 min

How Factorial’s AI Agents Are Rewriting the Rules of Enterprise Software

General Catalyst’s $150M bet on Factorial isn’t about HR tech—it’s the clearest signal yet that enterprise software is being rebuilt from the ground up around autonomous AI agents that don’t just assist, but execute.