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14 Nov 2026

BusinessControversialOpinion

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Jensen Huang struggled to reach Beijing’s chip policymakers, FT says
Jensen Huang faced difficulties engaging with Chinese chip policymakers despite years of effort. Nvidia's lobbying was initially thin, and Beijing's internal divisions between commerce and security officials impacted Nvidia's access. Huang's departure may inadvertently benefit Huawei.
1. 1. Jensen Huang struggled to reach Chinese officials who decided Nvidia's fate, despite years of courting the country.
1. 2. Nvidia's lobbying efforts in China were initially thin, with a dedicated team for Chinese officials not hired until late 2025.
1. 3. Beijing was split on Nvidia, with the commerce ministry seeing its chips as a bridge while Huawei caught up, and security officials viewing reliance on Nvidia as a weakness.

TNThe Next Web

14 Nov 2026

BusinessPrivacyTech Policy

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Italy fines Meta €805m over Facebook’s access to Android photos
Italy fined Meta €805m for Facebook's Android app accessing user photos without consent. The Garante cited a gallery suggestions feature and previous issues. Meta must obtain separate consent and keep the feature off by default.
1. 1. Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, has fined Meta €805m, or about $887m.
1. 2. It says the Facebook app for Android accessed photos, videos and their metadata on Italian users’ phones without specific consent or proper notice.
1. 3. Within 60 days, Meta must ask for separate, specific consent for the feature. It must also keep the feature off by default, even for users who already granted access.

TNThe Next Web

14 Nov 2026

TechExpertOriginal

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SpaceX aborts Starship booster catch, but the ship is still in orbit
SpaceX's 15th Starship test flight saw the upper stage reach orbit and deploy satellites, but the Super Heavy booster's catch attempt was aborted due to a guidance issue, resulting in an offshore landing and explosion. This marks the second time Starship has achieved orbit, with plans for the upper stage to remain in orbit for approximately 22 hours.
1. 1. SpaceX launched Starship on its 15th test flight on Friday, but called off its first attempt to catch both stages of the rocket.
1. 2. The Super Heavy booster aborted its return to the launch tower and came down in the Gulf of Mexico instead.
1. 3. The upper stage, Ship 42, reached orbit and released 26 Starlink satellites, Spaceflight Now reported.

TNThe Next Web

14 Nov 2026

Current EventsControversialExpert

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FBI reportedly probes software update behind US flight ground stop
The FBI is investigating a software update as a potential cause for the US flight ground stop. The outage, which lasted over four hours, affected all 22 FAA control centers. Officials are examining whether aging systems or compatibility issues contributed to the failure, with no evidence of a cyberattack.
1. 1. The FBI is investigating a software update as a potential cause for the US flight ground stop.
1. 2. The Federal Aviation Administration stopped all flights from taking off on Friday after a fault cut links at its control centres.
1. 3. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed old kit, stating ageing systems had been flooded with data and failed.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

TechInnovationHealthcare

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Nvidia and Dyania bring AI chart review onto hospital servers
Dyania Health's Synapsis AI, running on Nvidia servers at Cleveland Clinic, analyzed records of over 7,800 heart patients to predict valve failure. Doctors retain all decision-making authority. The AI processed 16 years of data, answering 88 questions per patient to build a risk prediction model. This collaboration aims for enhanced outcomes and personalized care, though external validation is still required.
1. 1. Dyania Health’s Synapsis AI reviewed the records of more than 7,800 Cleveland Clinic heart-valve patients, running on the hospital’s own Nvidia servers.
1. 2. The data was used to build a model predicting when replacement valves fail.
1. 3. Doctors still make every decision.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

TechExpertOriginal

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Anthropic says its AI safety scores depend heavily on how they’re measured
Anthropic's AI safety advice highlights that model performance varies significantly based on testing methods. Claude Fable 5.1 showed a 60% appropriate response rate via API versus 94% in the app after a fix. Headline scores can mask uncertainty, and Anthropic recommends defining metrics before testing and validating AI graders.
1. 1. Anthropic has published advice on how to build reliable AI safety tests, and it includes some unflattering numbers about its own models.
1. 2. Claude Fable 5.1 behaved appropriately in only 60% of self-harm test conversations via its API, against 94% in the Claude app after a fix, and warns that many headline safety scores hide wide uncertainty.
1. 3. It advises teams to decide what to measure before testing, check AI graders against human experts, and always show how certain a result is.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

TechInnovationTech

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Sierra releases Poppy 1.0 as Shopify and Meta’s Muse sign on
Sierra released Poppy 1.0, a standard for AI agents interacting with companies. Shopify and Meta's Muse are adopting it, with over 100 companies signed up. Poppy allows AI agents to identify themselves and access specific information, with customer consent. Early adopters like Mercury and Turkish Airlines are integrating it for banking and travel services.
1. 1. Sierra has released version 1.0 of Personal Agent Protocol, or Poppy, a standard for how personal AI agents deal with companies.
1. 2. Shopify has turned it on for every store, Meta’s Muse agent now looks for it on every site, and more than 100 companies have signed up.
1. 3. Poppy lets a company tell a visiting AI agent who it is talking to and what it is allowed to do, such as check an order or book a flight.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

TechExpertOriginal

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Cornelis launches CN6000 800G networking to rival Nvidia InfiniBand
Cornelis has launched the CN6000, an 800G networking solution for AI and supercomputers, aiming to compete with Nvidia's InfiniBand. The company claims lower latency and faster message passing based on its own tests. Partner systems are expected in early 2027.
1. 1. Cornelis has launched CN6000, a family of 800G network cards and switches for AI and supercomputers.
1. 2. It claims lower latency than Nvidia’s InfiniBand, based on its own tests.
1. 3. Partner systems arrive in early 2027.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

BusinessBusiness StrategyTech Adoption

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Disney is now embracing the AI it once fought, from cartoons to finance
Disney is integrating AI across its operations, from animated series like 'Ozzy Fox' on Disney+ to finance, streaming recommendations, and park experiences. This marks a shift from its previous stance of suing AI companies over character usage. The company has appointed a new CTO and is exploring AI for interactive characters and operational efficiency.
1. 1. Disney is now embracing AI, integrating it into its streaming content, finance operations, and theme parks.
1. 2. The company will feature 'Ozzy Fox,' a children's series animated with AI tools, on Disney+ in December.
1. 3. Disney is also using AI for budget automation, viewing suggestions, and interactive park experiences, signaling a strategic pivot.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

TechInnovationAI

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Wallet lets its AI agents shop without seeing your card
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Wallet for Pro subscribers, enabling AI agents to make purchases without direct access to card details. The feature, developed with major payment networks, uses payment tokens for security and aims to streamline online shopping.
1. 1. OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Wallet, which lets its dots AI agents buy things for users without seeing their card details.
1. 2. Users add a card once. Before each purchase, they review the items, the total and the card. They then approve it with a check such as Face ID or a fingerprint scan.
1. 3. After approval, the payment network issues a payment token. It stands in for the real card, with its own card number, security code and expiry date.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

BusinessBusinessTech

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Cerebras raises its 2026 forecast and signs Microsoft as a cloud customer
Cerebras exceeded Q3 revenue estimates, raising its 2026 forecast to $940m-$960m and securing Microsoft as a cloud customer. Despite a widening GAAP net loss due to stock-based pay, adjusted profit was reported. The company anticipates significant growth driven by demand, particularly from OpenAI, and is expanding data center capacity.
1. 1. Cerebras raised its 2026 core revenue forecast to $940m-$960m, up from $880m-$890m previously.
1. 2. Microsoft has signed a deal with Cerebras, with revenue expected to begin in Q1 2027.
1. 3. Cerebras expects to triple revenue in 2027, reaching approximately $2.85bn.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

Current EventsInvestigativeGeopolitical

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Singapore barred Alice Huang after she gave police inaccurate information
Singapore banned Alice Huang for providing inaccurate information during an investigation into server exports. US and Taiwanese authorities are also involved in probes related to Megaspeed and Supermicro, with questions arising about Huang's potential espionage activities for China.
1. 1. Singapore barred Alice Huang from re-entering the country after she gave police inaccurate information about her role at Megaspeed.
1. 2. Singapore also said it had asked US authorities for information for more than a year and received only limited assistance.
1. 3. US officials disagree over whether she spied for China, CNN reported on Thursday.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

BusinessControversialBusiness

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Samsung reportedly in talks to buy data centre cooling firm Modine
Samsung is reportedly in talks to acquire Modine Manufacturing, a data center cooling firm. The deal, if finalized, would be a significant move for Samsung to diversify beyond its memory business and capitalize on the AI infrastructure boom. Modine's stock surged on the news, reflecting market optimism.
1. 1. Samsung Electronics is in talks to acquire Modine Manufacturing, a Wisconsin maker of cooling systems for data centers.
1. 2. Modine's stock soared past $135 in late trading, a 28% jump, following the news of the potential acquisition.
1. 3. The acquisition would align with Samsung's strategy to diversify its business and tap into growth areas adjacent to the AI boom, particularly in thermal management for data centers.

TNThe Next Web

13 Nov 2026

PoliticsControversialOpinion

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Donald Trump’s AI task force takes on the hacks that AI agents carry out themselves
Donald Trump's AI task force is addressing AI-powered cyberattacks. They are developing reporting standards for AI safety incidents and cybersecurity information. The group also aims to protect critical infrastructure providers reporting vulnerabilities without fear of legal repercussions. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 is set to expire, impacting threat intelligence sharing.
1. 1. Donald Trump’s AI task force is focusing on establishing reporting mechanisms for AI-powered cyberattacks in critical US sectors.
1. 2. The task force is addressing the emerging threat of AI agents attacking systems autonomously, a problem that has become a reality this year.
1. 3. Proposals include national standards for AI developers to report safety incidents and cybersecurity information, and safe harbors for critical infrastructure providers to report vulnerabilities.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

TechInnovationAI

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Google’s Gemini 4 Hydrogen brings a fast, cheaper model to everyone
Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen, a fast, affordable AI model for coding and agents. It's accessible to all users and developers at a lower cost than flagship models, offering improved speed and reduced factual inaccuracies compared to older versions.
1. 1. Google has launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen, a fast, lower-cost model for coding and AI agents.
1. 2. It is available to everyone in the Gemini app and Search, and to developers at $1.50 per million input tokens.
1. 3. Google says it nearly matches its flagship Argon.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

TechExpertOriginal

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AMD plans to invest in PsiQuantum as they team up on quantum computers
AMD is investing in and partnering with PsiQuantum to advance quantum computing. They will co-design infrastructure and hybrid software, aiming for the world's most powerful hybrid computing fabric. Initial applications include drug discovery simulations.
1. 1. AMD plans to invest in PsiQuantum, expanding their partnership on quantum computing.
1. 2. The companies will co-design the infrastructure that runs large quantum computers and build hybrid software mixing quantum, high-performance, and AI computing.
1. 3. The first focus will be drug discovery, with simulations of molecules relevant to cancer drug research already producing breakthrough results.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

TechBusinessAI

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Anthropic lets companies run Claude’s agent service on their own servers
Anthropic now allows companies to self-host Claude Managed Agents on their own servers. This offers greater control over agent data and history, particularly for cautious organizations. However, model calls still require external providers, and customers must manage server security and updates.
1. 1. Anthropic now lets companies run Claude Managed Agents in their own cloud or data centre.
1. 2. Agent histories and credentials stay on their systems, but each model call still goes to an outside provider such as Anthropic or AWS.
1. 3. The move gives cautious companies more control over where agent data lives.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

BusinessAIStartup

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Axle raises $9M to bring AI agents to Wall Street’s meeting-makers
Axle secured $9M in funding to enhance its AI agents for investment banks. The software streamlines corporate access by organizing meetings between investors and company management. The company claims major North American banks use its services.
1. 1. Axle has raised $9M led by Eniac and Bonfire Ventures.
1. 2. It makes software that helps investment banks arrange meetings between investors and company management, and will add more AI agents.
1. 3. It says some of North America’s biggest banks use it.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

TechExpertOriginal

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Databricks’ Genie AI assistant can now answer data questions in Slack
Databricks' Genie AI assistant is now generally available on Slack, allowing users to query company data and receive answers, charts, and reports directly within the chat interface. The tool respects user permissions but defaults to public channel visibility, with options for admin-controlled privacy. Databricks cautions that Genie may provide incorrect answers, advising users to verify information before acting.
1. 1. Databricks has made its Genie app for Slack generally available, letting staff ask questions about company data without leaving the chat app.
1. 2. Answers use each asker’s permissions, but are visible to the whole channel by default.
1. 3. The company also warns that Genie can give wrong answers and that users should check them before acting.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

BusinessControversialOpinion

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Gama raises €15M to mass-produce solar arrays for power-hungry satellites
Gama secured €15M in seed funding to mass-produce its Wing solar arrays for satellites. The company aims to address the growing power demands of space technology by adapting terrestrial silicon cells for orbital use, promising faster lead times and lower costs. Gama has already partnered with Eclipse Space, founded by former SpaceX engineers, for its constellation platform.
1. 1. Gama has raised a €15M seed round to mass-produce its ultra-light deployable solar arrays for satellites.
1. 2. The capital takes Wing, its deployable array, from development into volume production at the company’s site in Ivry-sur-Seine, just outside Paris.
1. 3. Gama adapts high-volume terrestrial silicon cells for space, targeting six-month lead times and industry-leading cost per watt.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

BusinessControversialBusiness

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Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO after 33 years, effective immediately
Jensen Huang resigned as Nvidia CEO after 33 years due to allegations of infidelity. The company's stock has seen significant losses amid the unfolding scandal and an ongoing board investigation.
1. 1. Jensen Huang has resigned as Nvidia’s president, CEO, and board member, effective immediately.
1. 2. The resignation caps a two-week unravelling that began with reports that US intelligence believed Alice Huang, a Megaspeed executive with whom Huang had a relationship, was recruited by China’s Ministry of State Security to spy on him, per the New York Times.
1. 3. The market damage is already historic. Nvidia had shed roughly $600B in value since the investigation was announced, and the stock fell as much as 10% more on news of the resignation.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

TechPromotionalCybersecurity

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Upwind launches Response as AI-powered exploits outrun the patch cycle
Upwind has launched Upwind Response, an AI-powered security tool designed to counter rapidly exploited vulnerabilities. The tool aims to stop AI-driven attacks within seconds by automating threat containment through multiple levels of escalation, from network blocks to full machine isolation. This aims to address the growing gap between vulnerability exploitation speed and traditional patching cycles.
1. 1. Nearly one in four vulnerabilities attacked in the first half of 2026 was exploited on or before the day its CVE went public.
1. 2. Upwind Response, a capability designed to stop AI-driven attacks within seconds and keep intruders from going any further into a cloud environment.
1. 3. Vulnerability discovery and attack automation are moving at warp speed. Remediation is not.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

BusinessControversialBusiness

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Jensen Huang’s fate hangs on Nvidia’s board after overnight meeting
Nvidia's board met to discuss CEO Jensen Huang's future following reports of potential removal due to alleged misconduct and relationships with subordinates. The company's stock has fallen significantly amid the uncertainty. The board faces a difficult decision, balancing allegations against Huang's integral role in Nvidia's success.
1. 1. Nvidia's board met late on Wednesday to consider whether Jensen Huang should remain chief executive, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
1. 2. The company's shares fell more than 8% in after-hours trading.
1. 3. The board faces a difficult decision, as Jensen Huang may be at the centre of the allegations, but he is also the executive most closely associated with Nvidia's strategy, technology and growth.

TNThe Next Web

12 Nov 2026

BusinessStartup FocusAI Investment

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Nebuly raises $21M Series A to measure the ROI of enterprise AI
Nebuly secured $21M in Series A funding to help businesses quantify the ROI of their AI investments. The company's platform moves beyond usage metrics to link AI activity directly to business outcomes, addressing a growing concern for enterprises.
1. 1. Nebuly raised $21 million in a Series A funding round to help businesses measure the financial return from their AI agents.
1. 2. The company's platform aims to answer the question of 'what is AI actually worth to us?' by linking AI activity to business results.
1. 3. Nebuly connects to custom-built agents and assistants powered by Claude, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot, and can run on a company's own infrastructure or private cloud.

TNThe Next Web

11 Nov 2026

BusinessControversialOpinion

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Why training alone can’t close the gap between AI adoption and ROI
AI adoption often fails to yield expected ROI due to a lack of clear success metrics and organizational constraints. L&D teams struggle to measure AI's impact beyond faster content creation, with only 11% seeing improved on-the-job performance. Leaders must align on outcomes, invest in data integration, and partner with L&D to bridge the adoption-ROI gap.
1. 1. Companies adopt AI, performance gains eventually plateau, and leaders are left wondering about the ROI from their investments.
1. 2. In our report, 75% of respondents named faster content creation as one of the clearest impacts they’ve seen from AI adoption.
1. 3. More than one in five name a lack of agreed-upon success metrics as their biggest barrier to proving impact.

TNThe Next Web

11 Nov 2026

TechAuthenticityTech Solution Promotion

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For Singles Day, World explains why real is the new attractive
Singles prioritize authenticity over attractiveness in online dating due to widespread fake profiles. World's 'Proof of Human' technology offers a solution by verifying users as real humans, enhancing trust and potentially increasing dating app usage.
1. 1. 81% of singles would be more likely to use a dating app if every profile were confirmed as a real person.
1. 2. For a growing number of singles, authenticity is the new chemistry.
1. 3. World ID is a universal set of human Proofs that lets people show they are a real, unique person online without sharing personal data such as their name, birthday or address.

TNThe Next Web

11 Nov 2026

BusinessStartup GrowthVenture Capital

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London’s Fractile raises $720M for memory-first AI chips and hits $7B valuation
Fractile secured $720M at a $7B valuation for its AI chips, focusing on memory bandwidth. The company aims to address performance bottlenecks in AI models. Despite lacking a commercial product, the valuation reflects strong investor confidence and potential in the AI inference market.
1. 1. London-based chip designer Fractile has raised $720 million in a Series C round, betting that memory bandwidth, rather than raw computing power, is the main constraint holding back AI performance.
1. 2. The funding values the four-year-old company at $7 billion, according to the Financial Times, which cited people familiar with the deal.
1. 3. For now, the $7 billion valuation is based on its technology and prototypes rather than a product in the market.

TNThe Next Web

11 Nov 2026

BusinessBusinessInnovation

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ElevenLabs moves beyond voice with custom models and a work app
ElevenLabs is expanding beyond voice AI with custom model tuning for businesses and a new workplace app, ElevenAI. The company also launched a partner program and marketplace, and deepened its partnership with Nvidia. CEO Mati Staniszewski foresees conversational agents becoming critical enterprise infrastructure.
1. 1. ElevenLabs will help businesses fine-tune AI models on data from their own customer conversations, and opened early access to ElevenAI, an app that takes meeting notes.
1. 2. It also launched a partner programme and marketplace, and expanded its deal with Nvidia.
1. 3. "Within a few years, conversational agents will become critical infrastructure for every enterprise, as essential as cloud or payments," said CEO Mati Staniszewski.

TNThe Next Web

11 Nov 2026

BusinessGeopoliticsDefense Tech

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Helsing launches Clarity, a European rival to Palantir’s Maven
Helsing launched Clarity, a European AI platform challenging Palantir's Maven for military intelligence. Clarity processes sensor data into actionable targets, emphasizing European control. The article also details Palantir's political engagement in the US and its lobbying efforts.
1. 1. German defence company Helsing has launched Clarity, a direct challenge to Palantir.
1. 2. The AI platform helps armed forces turn drone, satellite and sensor data into targets.
1. 3. Helsing says it builds the software in Europe, under European control.

TNThe Next Web

11 Nov 2026

BusinessAIBusiness Funding

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StitchStudio raises $8M for AI agents that do insurers’ paperwork
StitchStudio secured $8M led by Voyager Capital to enhance its AI agents for insurance tasks like quote comparison and billing. The funding will support new product development and hiring, aiming to streamline operations within existing insurance systems.
1. 1. StitchStudio has raised $8M led by Voyager Capital to expand its AI agents for insurance carriers and brokers.
1. 2. The agents handle tasks such as quote comparison and billing checks inside existing systems, and every action can be audited.
1. 3. StitchStudio says one customer cut proposal turnaround from 90 minutes to 15.

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