What You Missed (10/26 - 11/1)

Will Society Accept A Robotaxi Death?
With regulators scrambling to keep up, Waymo CEO acknowledges that an inevitable fatality, at the hands of an autonomous vehicle, will be accepted by the public as long as companies maintain stringent safety bars and open reporting.

Microsoft and OpenAI Keep Pushing Forward
Microsoft and OpenAI’s renewed agreement makes Microsoft OpenAI’s main AI partner, while clarifying IP, AGI, and product terms. The formalized partnership sees Microsoft investing $135 billion in OpenAI Group PBC and securing a 27% stake.

Global Leaders Call for Ban on Superintelligence
Despite heavy tech industry investment and optimistic timelines for AI advancement, a coalition of scientists, tech pioneers, and public figures, including Prince Harry and Apple’s Steve Wozniak, calling for firm regulations, citing a need for safety and democratic oversight to guide the future.

UK Media Rolls Out AI Journalist
In a landmark documentary, Channel 4 used a lifelike AI journalist to host “Will AI Take My Job?”, placing ethics and transparency at the forefront while highlighting how quickly technology is transforming media, and why disclosure might be the only way to sustain long-term trust.

Cal State All-In on AI
With major investments from tech companies like Amazon, Nvidia, and OpenAI, Cal State campuses are transforming into test beds for artificial intelligence education. Students gain access to leading-edge tools and practical experience as part of the ambitious campaign to become the “largest AI-empowered” academic network in the country.

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Canva’s Coming to Own Creativity
In their biggest product launch yet, Canva has introduced “Creative OS”, a unified design platform packed with AI-powered features, real-time collaboration tools, and the professional Affinity Suite, now free for everyone.

Western Union Embraces Digital
Aiming to further redefine financial services, Western Union unveiled USDPT stablecoin and a new Digital Asset Network, leveraging Solana’s blockchain and Anchorage Digital’s regulated platform. The initiative promises seamless global movement and local utility for digital assets, projected for mid-2026 launch.

Japanese Scientists Share New Theory for Quantum Battery Design
A team from RIKEN and Huazhong University has designed a quantum battery immune to dissipation and perfect for long-distance energy transfer. Their innovative topological approach not only thwarts energy loss but can temporarily boost charging, potentially transforming quantum communications and micro-energy storage.

October Data Breaches Impact Across Industries
From government services and airlines to healthcare and enterprise platforms, a wave of high-impact data breaches impacted millions.

Tesla Planning for Life After Musk?
Tesla’s future leadership is in flux as the board prepares backup CEO candidates in case Elon Musk quits over his $1 trillion compensation package. Chair Robyn Denholm confirms Tesla’s “deep bench” of internal executives, with Tom Zhu leading contenders, as the board campaigns for shareholder support before the crucial November 6 vote.

2000 - The free credits you can get to learn how to build AI GTM Agents using N8N

$30B - the amount of bonds Meta plans to sell to fund their AI datacenters

500K - The number of Trainium2 chips activated by AWS Project Rainier

$7.4B - the all-stock acquisition price of Cadence Bank

25+ - The number of new job opportunities added for revenue creators and those who support them