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March 12, 2026
M365 E7: AI-Heavy $99 Plan Tops E5
Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 E7 plan at $99, packed with AI features. It integrates Copilot and agent operations with management tools. Enables enterprise-wide AI use balanced by IT governance.
Perplexity Extends AI to Enterprises
Perplexity is extending its cloud-based AI services, dubbed 'cloud Computer,' to enterprises and individual users. The company aims to integrate AI deeply into business operations despite enterprises' wariness of delegating tasks to software agents. This push embodies a vision where everything is computer and AI.
Win11 Preview Adds Copilot Narrator, 1000Hz+ Displays
Microsoft rolled out Win11 24H2/25H2 preview builds 26100.8106/26200.8106 via KB5079387 with staged features. Key additions include Copilot integration in Narrator for AI image descriptions on Copilot+ PCs, toggleable Smart App Control, and support for over 1000Hz refresh rates. Other improvements cover settings UI, file explorer, and power efficiency.
Rox AI Hits $1.2B Valuation
Sales automation startup Rox AI has reached a $1.2B valuation, according to sources. Founded in 2024 by New Relic's former chief growth officer, it offers an AI-native alternative to traditional CRM tools.
US Military Eyes AI for Target Ranking
A US Defense official revealed that the military may use generative AI chatbots to rank lists of targets and recommend strike priorities, with final decisions vetted by humans. This disclosure occurs amid growing scrutiny of the Pentagon's AI initiatives.
CVPR Workshop Sparks Citation Farming Backlash
A CVPR 2026 workshop requires participants to cite 13 unrelated papers by organizers to join the challenge. Submissions must be uploaded to arXiv, potentially generating thousands of citations. The community questions the ethics of this practice.
Google Chrome Arm64 Linux Native Launch 2026 Q2
Google announced a native version of Chrome browser for Arm64 Linux devices, launching in Q2 2026. This ends the long-standing lack of official support for this hardware-software combination.
China Leads Agentic AI with OpenClaw Boom
China is becoming the world's largest lab for agentic AI amid a stampede of excitement over OpenClaw. This surge may propel the country to the forefront of the technology. Meanwhile, US companies struggle to gain traction with users.
Chrome Launches on Arm Linux in Q2 2026
Google is bringing full Chrome support to ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026, after Arm Macs in 2020 and Windows on Arm in 2024. The update meets demand for Chromium's open-source benefits paired with Google's apps and features. Specific drivers for the timing are unclear, possibly anticipating future growth.
Qdrant $50M Raise, 1.17 for Agents
Qdrant raised $50M in Series B funding and released version 1.17 of its vector database. The update targets agentic AI challenges like high query volumes and data freshness. CEO argues agents amplify retrieval needs beyond RAG.
Adobe CEO Narayen Steps Down After 18 Years
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after 18 years, having led the shift to SaaS with Creative Cloud. He will remain board chair post-departure. Narayen highlights AI as shaping the next era of creativity amid massive company growth.
xAI Co-Founder Exodus: 2 of 11 Remain
Elon Musk's xAI faces ongoing co-founder departures, with only 2 of the original 11 still in place. Dai Zihang left earlier this week, as indicated by the removal of his xAI badge on X.
New CloudWatch Metrics for Bedrock TTFT & Quota
AWS launches two new CloudWatch metrics for Amazon Bedrock: TimeToFirstToken (TTFT) and EstimatedTPMQuotaUsage. These metrics enhance operational visibility for inference workloads, enabling alarms, baselines, and proactive capacity management.
Policy Secures Bedrock AgentCore Agents
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore introduces Policy for deterministic enforcement of business rules. It converts natural language into Cedar policies for fine-grained, identity-aware access controls on tools and data. Policies are applied via AgentCore Gateway at runtime.
Pentagon Hooks on AI War Machines
Excerpt from Project Maven book reveals US enlisting Silicon Valley for AI warfare vision. This strategy is now active in Iran conflicts.
Adobe CEO Narayen Exit Leaves Investors Uncertain
Analyst Gil Luria says Adobe investors in limbo post-CEO Shantanu Narayen departure. Successor faces tough challenges ahead.
Meta Pauses Gulf Cable Amid Iran War
Meta Platforms pauses massive cable project in Persian Gulf to expand Africa internet. Middle East war halts regional activity.
Ai2 CEO Farhadi Steps Down
Ali Farhadi is stepping down as CEO of the Allen Institute for AI after a 2.5-year tenure. His leadership boosted the Seattle-based nonprofit's recognition in open-source AI. Ai2 navigates a shifting AI landscape.
AI Demand Delays Memory Price Drop to 2027
New market research warns that memory prices may not fall until the second half of 2027. AI infrastructure demand continues to strain global DRAM and NAND supplies. This prolongs high costs for hardware essential to AI operations.
Adobe CEO Resigns Amid AI Doubts
Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen will resign amid deep skepticism about the company's ability to thrive in the AI era. The announcement accompanies a lackluster financial forecast. This signals potential strategic challenges for the creative software leader.