The AI sector’s hunt for content it can legally license has been fraught with legal disputes and allegations of copyright violations. As technology firms seek compliant and defensible sources of training data, Amazon is said to be exploring the creation of a marketplace that would enable publishers to license their material directly to AI developers.

In a way, this was bound to happen. Elon Musk and his close circle have been discussing the concept of AI in space for years, often referencing The Culture—Iain Banks’ science-fiction saga set in a distant future where conscious starships navigate and govern the galaxy.

Competition in the enterprise AI space is intensifying. Microsoft is integrating Microsoft Copilot across its Office suite, while Google is embedding Gemini into Workspace. OpenAI and Anthropic are marketing their solutions directly to corporate clients. Meanwhile, virtually every SaaS provider has rolled out its own AI-powered assistant.

ElevenLabs co-founder and CEO Mati Staniszewski believes voice is emerging as the next primary interface for AI, shaping how people will increasingly engage with machines as AI systems move beyond text-based and screen-driven interactions.

Meta has confirmed that it is currently testing Vibes as a standalone application. Originally launched last September, Vibes enables users to create and share short AI-generated videos, as well as browse a dedicated feed showcasing AI-created content from other users.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s long-anticipated overhaul of Siri may transform the assistant into a ChatGPT-style chatbot, with the revamped feature expected to be integrated into iOS 27 and highlighted at Apple’s WWDC in June.

Last year, Meta outlined ambitious capital expenditure plans, signaling significant investment in building capacity for its AI operations.

Sora Technology, which leverages drones and artificial intelligence to combat infectious diseases, has secured a further $2.5 million in a second close of its late seed round to expand its malaria elimination initiatives across Africa.

Flutterwave has finalized a multi-million-dollar acquisition of Mono, a Nigerian open-banking company.

An increasing number of web browsers are beginning to test agent-based features designed to perform tasks on users’ behalf, such as purchasing items or booking tickets. While these capabilities offer convenience, they also introduce potential security concerns that could result in financial loss or data exposure.