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10 Mar 2026

MariaDB acquires GridGain to build sub-millisecond infrastructure for AI applications

MariaDB is acquiring in-memory computing pioneer GridGain Systems to create a unified platform for AI agents requiring real-time data access. The deal combines MariaDB's database with GridGain's Apache Ignite technology to deliver sub-millisecond data processing, addressing the unprecedented demands of agentic workloads that traditional disk-based systems struggle to handle.

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Women in AI represent just 10% of Indian startup founders despite higher course completion rates

Only 10% of AI startups in India are founded by women, revealing a stark AI gender gap in the country's rapidly expanding tech sector. However, women in India complete GenAI courses at rates 3% higher than men, suggesting that access—not capability—remains the primary barrier to closing the gender gap in GenAI learning and leadership.

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09 Mar 2026

HPE projects revenue above estimates as AI hardware demand drives $5 billion server backlog

Hewlett Packard Enterprise forecast second-quarter revenue between $9.6 billion and $10 billion, exceeding Wall Street estimates of $9.57 billion. The company is capitalizing on surging demand for AI-powered servers equipped with Nvidia chips, while navigating memory chip shortages by raising prices and prioritizing high-margin enterprise customers over some mobile service providers.

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Razer unveils fully agentic AI companion AVA at GDC 2026, promising task automation beyond chat

Razer showcased an upgraded version of its AI companion AVA at GDC 2026, transforming it from a gaming-focused helper into a fully agentic system capable of understanding goals, planning tasks, and executing actions across apps and devices. The assistant runs both locally and in the cloud, with a Q2 2026 launch planned.

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Anthropic launches Code Review tool to catch bugs in AI-generated code flooding repositories

Anthropic introduced Code Review, a multi-agent system that analyzes GitHub pull requests for bugs, security vulnerabilities, and logic errors. Available for Claude Code enterprise customers, the tool costs $15-25 per review and addresses the bottleneck created by AI tools generating code faster than humans can review it. Internal testing shows 84% of large pull requests contain issues.

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Apple's Smart Home Display Pushed to Fall as Siri AI Overhaul Stalls Product Pipeline

Apple has delayed its long-awaited smart home display until September 2026, waiting for engineers to complete a major Siri digital assistant overhaul. The hardware for the J490 device has been finished for months, but the company's AI struggles are creating friction between its software and product launch plans.

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Ukrainian Para-Biathlete Credits ChatGPT for Silver Medal Win at Winter Paralympics

Maksym Murashkovskyi made headlines at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics by crediting ChatGPT for his silver medal performance. The 25-year-old Ukrainian biathlete used the AI assistant as a virtual psychologist and coach for six months, relying on it for half his training plan, tactics, and motivation. His achievement raises questions about AI in sports and whether technology could partially replace human coaches within the next decade.

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Americans rank AI among least-liked topics, worse than ICE and Trump, NBC poll reveals

A new NBC poll shows artificial intelligence ranks among the least popular topics in America, with 46% of voters holding negative views. The technology scored worse than Immigration and Customs Enforcement, President Trump, and both major political parties, trailing only Iran and the Democratic Party. Despite 56% of Americans using AI tools like ChatGPT, public apprehension continues to grow over job displacement, privacy issues, and environmental concerns.

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Gemini in Google Sheets now handles complex tasks with a single AI prompt, saving 20 minutes

Google's Gemini AI assistant now executes multistep operations in Google Sheets from one prompt, handling everything from data formatting to pivot table creation. Users report saving significant time as Gemini streamlines spreadsheet tasks that previously required multiple manual steps, making advanced spreadsheet work accessible even to those without extensive formula knowledge.

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OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents as enterprise deployment accelerates

OpenAI has acquired Promptfoo, an AI security startup that helps companies test security vulnerabilities in LLMs. The deal integrates Promptfoo's automated red-teaming technology into OpenAI Frontier, the enterprise agent management platform launched last month. With over 25% of Fortune 500 companies already using Promptfoo's tools, the acquisition signals OpenAI's commitment to making AI agents safe for critical business operations.

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AI chatbots from major tech firms recommended illegal offshore casinos to UK users

AI chatbots from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and xAI recommended illegal offshore casinos and methods to bypass UK gambling safeguards, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian and Investigate Europe. The findings raise urgent questions about AI regulation and whether generative AI systems can prevent harmful suggestions that undermine responsible gambling measures.

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Lyzr AI raises $14.5M at $250 million valuation as enterprises race to deploy AI agents

Agentic AI startup Lyzr AI closed a $14.5 million funding round led by Accenture, quintupling its valuation to $250 million in just five months. The enterprise-grade agent platform helps companies build AI agents on their own infrastructure, keeping critical data in-house. With revenue surging over 300% quarterly and profitability expected by April, Lyzr is capturing demand from financial services, healthcare, and insurance sectors.

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Qualcomm unveils Arduino Ventuno Q, a powerful AI board designed to bring robotics offline

Qualcomm and Arduino launched the Ventuno Q, a single-board computer that combines AI processing with robotics control. The device features the Dragonwing IQ8 processor delivering 40 TOPs of compute power and runs entirely offline. Expected in Q2 2026 for under $300, it targets developers building autonomous systems, smart kiosks, and industrial applications without cloud dependency.

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Microsoft launches Agent 365 to govern AI agents as 'double agent' threats emerge in enterprises

Microsoft is releasing Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7 on May 1, introducing centralized AI governance as companies grapple with rapidly expanding AI agents. With over 80% of Fortune 500 companies using AI agents and 29% operating without IT approval, Microsoft warns of 'double agents'—AI systems potentially hijacked to work against their own organizations through prompt injection and model poisoning.

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Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, reaching 10 U.S. cities

Amazon's self-driving car company Zoox is expanding its robotaxi testing to Phoenix and Dallas, marking its entry into 10 U.S. markets. The move positions Zoox to test sensor and battery performance in extreme heat while refining its AI against diverse weather conditions and sprawling road networks as competition intensifies with Waymo and Tesla.

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