2026-07-22

OpenAI and Anthropic now out-lobby Nvidia in Washington

The AI industry is buying a bigger seat at the table. OpenAI and Anthropic set records for federal lobbying in the second quarter of 2026, CNBC reported. Together they spent $3.17 million, up 23% from the first quarter. Startups outspending giants The individual numbers are the striking part. Anthropic spent $1.97 million, up 26% in […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-22

Oracle says one AI data centre could cost it a $7bn power guarantee

Oracle is building a huge AI data centre in Port Washington, Wisconsin, with Vantage and OpenAI. The nearly one-gigawatt Lighthouse Campus is a roughly $15 billion project. To get the electricity to run it, though, Oracle first has to satisfy the local regulator, and that is proving expensive. In a sworn affidavit, Oracle says the […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-22

Marco Rubio tells US diplomats to play down fears of a tech ‘kill switch’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told American diplomats to push back against a phrase that has spread through allied capitals since the summer: the tech “kill switch.” In a cable dated July 16 and reviewed by Reuters, Rubio instructed envoys to counter the idea that Washington can remotely disable American technology abroad, a […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-22

A 25-year-old just raised $180M to build a US bank from scratch

Augustus has raised $180 million at a $1 billion valuation. Tiger Global led the round, the company announced on Tuesday. Hummingbird, QED, and the founders of Nubank, Ramp, Circle and Deel joined in. The startup has now raised $210 million in total. A bank, built from scratch Augustus wants to be what it calls the […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-22

Why USB-B never became as popular as USB-A or USB-C

Do you know your USB ABCs? [...]

2026-07-22

I've found all the best Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 preorder deals — where to get the biggest trade-in rebates and discounts

Preorders for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 devices are officially live, so I've searched through the top retailers and networks to bring you the best deals. [...]

2026-07-22

Bluehost promises its new AI agents will deliver "a site or store that runs itself"

“AI shouldn’t stop at building a website,” says Bluehost CEO Sachin Puri [...]

2026-07-22

Why trust remains AI’s workplace challenge

AI can improve work, but confidence comes from transparency and accountability. [...]

2026-07-22

Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress' — but privacy concerns remain

Flock says it's abandoning the idea of using its acoustic detection network to listen out for signs of screaming and disturbance. [...]