18 Jun 2026
If AI Is Sentient Then So Is ‘Age of Empires II’
In a viral essay about how ludicrous the idea that LLMs are conscious is, science fiction writer Ted Chiang asked us to consider Microsoft Word: “Being open to the possibility that LLMs are conscious is the same as being open to the possibility that Microsoft Word is conscious, or, more precisely, that multiple distinct consciousnesses are dormant in every Word document containing a…
18 Jun 2026
Sports Journalists Asked Microsoft’s Copilot to Predict World Cup Matches, and the Results May Surprise You
AI has wormed its way into every crevice of the 2026 World Cup. It’s dreaming up sloppified soccer jerseys, collating thousands of on-field data points, and even guarding venues in the form of robot surveillance dogs that presumably can’t be bribed with sausage. Yet for all its busywork, AI remains blissfully ignorant on the one metric that matters: who wins and who loses.
18 Jun 2026
Who decides when AI is too dangerous?
On today’s episode of Decoder, my guest is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter for The Verge. Often when Hayden comes on the show, it’s because something has gone wrong in the world of AI. Last weekend, that something was a pretty intense mix of Anthropic, the Trump administration, and Anthropic’s new AI model, Fable 5.
18 Jun 2026
Cybersecurity: Defending Digital Frontier
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from digital attacks, unauthorised access, or damage. It essentially keeps information safe in the connected world. Core Elements of Cybersecurity is safeguarding computer networks from intrusions or misuse, protecting the confidentiality of data, whether stored or in transit.
18 Jun 2026
The world's most valuable companies: Who tops the list and how much are they worth?
The race to become the world's most valuable company has become one of the defining stories of the modern global economy. Over the past two decades, technological innovation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, e-commerce, and semiconductor development have dramatically reshaped corporate rankings. Today, the world's most valuable companies are worth more than the…
18 Jun 2026
Google DeepMind unveils a plan to protect itself from its own rogue AI agents
Google has developed a new plan to police the increasingly capable AI agents it uses within its own AI research organization, and the company is publishing the so-called road map to help other AI labs counter the potential threat of rogue AI agents.
18 Jun 2026
California’s counting on an IPO tax windfall. Several factors are complicating the equation
The iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the stunning San Francisco skyline as seen from the Marin Headlands during the vibrant spring season. Dan Kurtzman | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The…
18 Jun 2026
Richtech Robotics launches livestream for ADAM AI-powered humanoid
The ADAM robot will interact with people via livestream in addition to service locations. Source: Richtech Robotics
18 Jun 2026
Here are 5 wild stats from SpaceX's first week on the Nasdaq
A live feed shows SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on the day of SpaceX's initial public offering (IPO) at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2026.
