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10 April 2026 Vol 19

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Big Tech to work with Trump administration to build digital health ecosystem

The Trump administration said on Wednesday that it secured commitments from Google, OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic, and Apple to start building…

The AI Hype Index: The White House’s war on “woke AI”

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary…

Google’s Newest AI Model Acts like a Satellite to Track Climate Change

Google’s newest AI model is going to scour the Earth and, ideally, help it out. That’s the plan, anyway. The…

Palo Alto Networks agrees to buy CyberArk for $25 billion

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25…

Germ brings end-to-end encrypted messages to Bluesky

A new startup called Germ is bringing end-to-end encrypted messaging to the Bluesky social network, allowing its users to have…

Hackers stole Social Security numbers during Allianz Life cyberattack

Hackers who breached U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life earlier this month stole reams of customer Social Security numbers, according to…

Everything You Wanted to Know About China’s Auto Industry Takeover

What is the future of cars? For one thing, after substantial government support and poaching of top Western talent, China’s…

How Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine and DOGE Got Access to a Federal Payroll System That Serves the FBI

SBA spokesperson Caitlin O’Dea says, “As federal employees, all personnel are subject to a rigorous clearance protocol prior to interacting…

Ramp hits $22.5B valuation just 45 days after reaching $16B

Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of expense management startup Ramp, announced on Wednesday a fresh $500 million raise at a…

Skechers is making kids’ shoes with a hidden AirTag compartment

Skechers introduced a line of kids’ sneakers that contain a hidden compartment where parents can slip in an Apple AirTag.…