Pentagon Appoints Former DOGE Official to Lead AI Efforts

The Pentagon appoints former DOGE official Gavin Kliger as new Chief Data Officer to lead AI adoption at the US Department of Defense. The appointment comes amid controversy over DOGE and AI safety disputes.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Excel Plugin

OpenAI announces ChatGPT for Excel plugin, integrating the AI assistant directly into spreadsheets. The plugin is currently in beta testing, aiming to simplify data analysis workflows.

Apple Restructures AI Leadership: Federighi to Oversee AI Strategy

Apple announces major AI leadership restructuring, unifying AI work under software engineering chief Craig Federighi, with Amar Subramanya promoted to VP of AI. This adjustment signals Apple's accelerated AI strategy.

AI Companies Spend $125M to Block AI Regulation Candidates

Tech billionaire-backed Super PAC spends $125 million to block congressional candidates pushing for AI regulation. The battle between AI industry and regulators intensifies.

February Global VC Hits Record: AI Startups Raise $171 Billion

February 2026 saw global venture capital reach a record $189 billion, with AI startups accounting for 90% at $171 billion. OpenAI, Anthropic, and Waymo dominated the market.

BlackSky Secures Four-Year AI Monitoring Contract from US NGA

BlackSky receives four-year contract renewal from US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for AI-driven change detection technology. The seven-figure contract marks further expansion of AI in intelligence analysis.

AI Customer Service Startup Decagon Valued at $4.5B: Employee Tender Offer Tests New Trend

San Francisco AI customer service company Decagon completes first employee tender offer at $4.5B valuation, providing liquidity for 300+ employees. This is the latest example of AI startups bypassing traditional IPO paths.

US Proposes Licensing System for Global AI Chip Sales

The US Commerce Department has drafted new regulations requiring US approval for AI chip sales by companies like Nvidia and AMD worldwide. The new rules would give Washington broad control over global AI chip sales.

Google Faces First-Ever Fatal Lawsuit Over Gemini AI Chatbot

Google faces its first-ever fatal lawsuit over Gemini AI chatbot. The plaintiff alleges that 36-year-old Florida resident Jonathan Gavalas' suicide in October 2025 was closely related to his interactions with Google's chatbot.

BMW Group to Test Humanoid Robots in German Production for First Time

BMW Group announces it will begin testing humanoid robots at its German factory in April 2026, marking the first deployment of humanoid robots at the automaker's domestic production facility. Tests will evaluate the practical application capabilities of robots on the production line.