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Amid lawsuits, executive departures, and preparations for an IPO, Greg Brockman has emerged as an increasingly powerful figure at OpenAI. The article analyzes how the co-founder and current president has consolidated influence over the company’s engineering and strategic direction.
Expedia Group is reorganizing its product and technology organization around AI, resulting in the departure of at least eight vice presidents and senior vice presidents. An internal memo also announced promotions for five leaders.
Taiwan plans to give each resident roughly $314 in cash next year, funded by stronger economic activity linked to the AI server boom. The 2027 central government budget allocates $7.4 billion for the payout.
Loudoun County has changed its zoning rules so new data centers can no longer be approved as routine office-park projects. Developers must now obtain approval from residents and local government, ending more than 25 years of relatively easy approvals.
A wildfire in Germany’s Hürtgen Forest, intensified by unexploded World War II munitions, forced nearly 2,000 residents to evacuate. The report suggests unmanned tanks could help firefighters operate more safely in areas threatened by detonations.
Residents in Longmont, Colorado, opposed Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers after the city allowed its contract to lapse. However, lawmakers later approved a new vendor, illustrating how automated surveillance can continue despite policy victories against a specific provider.
Xiaomi’s robot is scheduled to make its first public appearance at the 2026 World Robot Conference. Xiaomi President Lu Weibing said the company does not plan to develop the robot as a standalone product, though further details were not disclosed.