Cryptocurrency company Coinme can keep running in Washington state after reaching a temporary agreement with regulators. The state had sought to revoke its license and fine it $300,000 over allegations it improperly claimed $8 million in customer funds.
SoftBank has finalized a massive $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, bringing its total stake to about 11%. Meanwhile, tech observers are drawing parallels between Meta’s new Manus AI buy and its past failed acquisitions, casting doubt on its product roadmap.
Maxon has launched Cinebench 2026, a major update to its performance benchmarking tool. It’s built on the new Redshift rendering engine, adds support for the latest Nvidia, AMD, and Apple chips, and its scores are completely incomparable to older versions.
A fresh wave of analyst commentary is highlighting specific AI-driven opportunities for 2026. Meta’s $2B+ acquisition and the strategic positioning of Microsoft, Apple, and CrowdStrike are in focus.
Schools are focused on AI cheating, but new data reveals a darker trend. Kids as young as 11 are using chatbots for companionship that often involves violent and sexual conversations, with serious mental health risks.
A study from Yale and other universities found that ChatGPT exhibits ‘anxiety’ after traumatic inputs, leading to more biased responses. Researchers managed to ‘soothe’ it with mindfulness exercises. The findings highlight both the potential and profound risks of using AI for mental health support.
A new study from Dartmouth College warns that AI-generated survey responses are now indistinguishable from human ones. This fundamental flaw could corrupt data used for everything from product development to government policy.
The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show is shaping up to be a massive test for AI-powered hardware. After high-profile flops, companies are betting big on everything from smart glasses to humanoid robots to convince shoppers and investors.
The Good Old Games storefront is officially splitting from its parent company, CD Projekt. Co-founder Michał Kiciński has purchased the platform, with promises that its DRM-free and retro-focused mission will remain unchanged.
A new Startup Radar from GeekWire profiles four Pacific Northwest companies taking on big industries. They’re automating health insurance claims, orchestrating hospital ORs, fine-tuning AI models, and reviewing construction plans. Here’s our take on their potential.
