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Tech Industry Sees Record AI Investment in Q1 2026

By James Whitfield · March 18, 2026

Venture capital firms poured a record $47.3 billion into artificial intelligence startups during the first quarter of 2026, a 34% increase over the same period last year. Enterprise AI applications drove 62% of total deal volume.

EU AI Act Enforcement Begins: What Companies Need to Know

The first compliance deadlines under the EU AI Act take effect next month.

Google DeepMind Announces Breakthrough in Materials Science

New AI model predicts novel superconductor candidates with 92% accuracy.

Small Language Models Challenge Big Tech Monopoly

A wave of efficient open-source models under 10B parameters is reshaping the competitive landscape.

Cloud Spending Hits $200B as Migration Accelerates

Global cloud infrastructure spending reached $200 billion annually for the first time.

Cybersecurity Firms Report Surge in AI-Powered Attacks

Phishing campaigns using AI-generated content have increased 300% year-over-year.

Interview: The Engineer Behind the Fastest Chip in the World

We spoke with the lead architect of Cerebras' latest wafer-scale processor.