Overview
- A survey of 24 enterprise-focused VCs indicates 2026 is expected to be the year companies move from pilots to meaningful AI deployment with bigger budgets.
- Apple is reported to hold about $130 billion in cash and is expected to debut a more conversational, multi‑step Siri in spring 2026, with Google’s Gemini believed to handle complex tasks.
- Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol has been donated to the Linux Foundation and will be stewarded by the new Agentic AI Foundation that includes Anthropic, Block, and OpenAI with backing from major tech firms.
- The International Energy Agency estimates data‑centre electricity use at roughly 415 TWh in 2024 and projects a near‑doubling to about 945 TWh by 2030, highlighting the resource demands of AI buildouts.
- Security leaders warn AI will evolve into an autonomous force multiplier for cyberattacks in 2026, enabling faster reconnaissance and more automated large‑scale campaigns.