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03 Jun 2026

Coralogix raises $200M betting AI agents need constant monitoring as autonomous systems scale

Israeli software monitoring startup Coralogix has secured $200 million in Series F funding to build infrastructure that monitors AI agents and autonomous software systems. The round values the observability platform at $1.6 billion and comes just 11 months after its previous raise, reflecting surging investor interest in AI infrastructure. With over 5,000 customers worldwide, Coralogix is expanding aggressively in India while preparing for profitability.

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Microsoft shifts Windows focus to AI agents as Copilot+ PCs fade into background

Microsoft Build 2026 marked a dramatic shift in the company's Windows strategy, with CEO Satya Nadella positioning AI agents as the centerpiece of computing's future. The conference revealed new hardware powered by Nvidia RTX Spark chips, capable of running 120 billion parameter models locally, while the Copilot+ PC brand quietly disappeared from the conversation. Microsoft introduced tools like Scout and Execution Containers to make OpenClaw-style agents safe for business use.

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Windows 11 gets uninstall button for AI models as Microsoft responds to user feedback

Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that lets users uninstall AI models and components from their PCs. The experimental build includes an AI model management page showing details like publisher, version, size, and usage. Currently, only the Phi Silica language model can be removed, but the update signals Microsoft's effort to give users more control over AI features that many consider unnecessary bloat.

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3DMark Benchmark Previews Native 4K Path Tracing With AI Rendering at Computex 2026

UL Solutions showcased its most demanding 3DMark benchmark yet at Computex 2026, featuring native 4K path tracing with AI upscaling and frame generation. The preview at Thermal Grizzly's booth reveals a shift in GPU testing toward AI-assisted rendering technologies alongside traditional graphics performance metrics, signaling how next-generation GPU architectures will be evaluated.

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UK lawmakers push to end Palantir's £330M NHS contract, citing dependency on US AI firm

A UK parliamentary committee has called for the government to terminate Palantir's seven-year NHS contract, warning that reliance on the US AI firm creates an 'unacceptable point of weakness' in critical health infrastructure. The £330-million deal, signed in 2023, has sparked concerns about vendor lock-in and over-dependence on foreign technology providers for sensitive patient data.

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GitLab cuts 14% of staff to rebuild infrastructure for AI agents and agentic workloads

Developer platform GitLab has laid off approximately 350 employees, representing 14% of its workforce, while exiting 22 countries as part of a major restructuring effort. The company is investing heavily in rebuilding its infrastructure to handle AI workloads and agentic systems that are pushing developer platforms to their limits, despite reporting strong Q1 revenue growth of 23%.

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Google's Gemini Avatar lets you create an AI clone of yourself in minutes, sparking deepfake concerns

Google is rolling out Gemini Avatar, a feature that creates remarkably realistic digital clones of users complete with their face and voice. The setup takes just minutes, requiring users to record themselves moving their head and speaking numbers. While the AI-generated videos include SynthID watermarks and safety restrictions, the hyperrealistic results have left early testers unsettled about deepfake technology becoming this accessible.

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Xos Inc launches Power Hub to solve AI data centers' energy crisis amid grid delays

Xos Inc has unveiled its Power Hub series, a mobile energy storage system designed to deliver megawatt-scale power to AI data centers within days instead of years. The containerized solution addresses critical grid connection delays that can stretch up to seven years, as electricity demand from AI infrastructure is projected to double by 2030.

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New smartwatch tracks blood pressure continuously without a cuff using physics and AI

Researchers from the University of Utah and University of Illinois Chicago developed a cuffless smartwatch that monitors blood pressure and blood flow continuously throughout the day. The wearable device uses electrical bioimpedance and physics-informed machine learning to track cardiovascular health during daily activities, offering a potential alternative to traditional cuff-based monitors.

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Samsung unveils HBM5 with Heat Path Block cooling as thermal race with SK hynix intensifies

Samsung displayed its first HBM5 mockup at Computex 2026, featuring Heat Path Block cooling technology that targets the same die-to-die hotspot as SK hynix's rival iHBM design. The company will manufacture HBM5's base die on its 2nm process, down from 4nm used in HBM4, with mass production expected by 2028.

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AI music generator Suno raises $400M at $5.4B valuation despite ongoing copyright lawsuits

Suno, the AI music generation company, announced a $400 million Series D round at a $5.4 billion valuation—more than doubling its worth in six months. The generative AI music startup continues to face copyright infringement lawsuits from Sony, though Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group have settled and become licensing partners.

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AI Toys Pose New Risks for Kids as 22 Million Devices Sold Globally With Little Research

AI-powered toys like ChattyBear are marketed to children as young as three, promising educational benefits without screen time. But experts warn these chatbot teddies carry serious risks for kids, from privacy violations and data collection to potential impacts on social and emotional development. With an estimated 22 million AI toys sold globally in 2025, researchers and policymakers are calling for urgent regulation in this largely unmonitored space.

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Europe unveils tech sovereignty plan to cut dependence on US cloud, AI and semiconductor firms

The European Commission has introduced a sweeping European Technological Sovereignty Package aimed at reducing the bloc's heavy reliance on American technology companies. The plan includes new legislation to boost European cloud computing, AI infrastructure, and semiconductor development while creating restrictions on foreign providers handling sensitive government data. The move comes amid growing concerns over data privacy and geopolitical security, as the EU seeks to eliminate what officials call a potential 'kill switch' controlled by foreign governments.

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Thomson Reuters and Snowflake define fiduciary grade AI for legal and tax professionals

Thomson Reuters is building enterprise AI on Snowflake to deliver fiduciary grade AI for professionals who carry personal liability. With over 37,500 governed tables and 350 databases, the company has created a foundation that turns authoritative data into trusted professional insights for lawyers, tax accountants, and auditors who cannot afford AI that gets it wrong.

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Microsoft and Mayo Clinic Partner to Build Frontier AI Model for Healthcare Transformation

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic announced a strategic collaboration to develop a frontier AI model specifically designed for healthcare. The partnership combines Mayo Clinic's clinical expertise and de-identified patient data with Microsoft's AI and cloud capabilities. The model aims to support earlier diagnoses, personalized treatment decisions, and better patient outcomes while addressing healthcare's most challenging problems.

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