SpaceX is considering acquiring customer and operational data from failing or defunct startups to improve its AI models, according to Bloomberg. These discussions involve SpaceXAI, which is currently under investigation in Ireland over its Grok AI model's use of European user data. The internal talks focus on leveraging this data for AI development.
Bill Ready, CEO of Pinterest, highlighted the shift from traditional keyword search advertising to more expressive, AI-driven interactions. On September 17, Pinterest unveiled Visual Search Ads during its annual Pinterest Presents advertiser summit. This new ad format integrates advertisements directly within Pinterest search results and Pins, offering advertisers a more immersive way to connect with users.
"Security software shouldn’t just track activity; it should deeply understand the business, execute tasks, and respond dynamically to risk," said Lewis Carhart, CEO and co-founder of Comp AI. The Miami-based startup recently raised $34 million in a Series A funding round led by Roo Capital and Grand Ventures, announced on September 17. To date, the company has raised a total of $37.5 million as it pushes to transform compliance into a seamless, ongoing process.
Chase Lochmiller, co-founder and CEO of Crusoe, spoke about ushering in an era of abundance driven by AI, emphasizing the importance of controlling infrastructure from the fundamental level of electrons to digital tokens. On September 17, Crusoe announced the closing of a $3.9 billion Series F funding round, marking a significant milestone for the Denver-based company. This new capital will support Crusoe's innovative approach of deploying portable data centers to optimize energy use and reduce waste.
New York, NY, September 17th, 2026 — In response to bipartisan Congressional efforts calling for verifiable controls on AI agents, the Advanced AI Society has released a draft of Proof-of-Control v1.0 for public feedback. Additionally, the organization hosted a key event titled “Who’s Watching the Machines?” in collaboration with the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust. This initiative comes as legislative proposals push for continuous verification and independent evaluation of AI agents, with leading research labs emphasizing the importance of trusted AI operations.
Mike Doustdar, president and CEO of Novo, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Anthropic, highlighting how this partnership will enhance their R&D capabilities and advance their mission to develop innovative treatments for chronic diseases. The Danish pharmaceutical company, previously known as Novo Nordisk, officially announced the alliance on September 16, aiming to leverage Anthropic's Claude Science technology to boost drug discovery processes.
OWASP’s 2026 Top 10 list for large language model (LLM) applications has shifted its focus, raising 'excessive agency' from sixth to third position and moving 'improper output handling' down from fifth to tenth, reflecting insights drawn from recent incident data. Meanwhile, Europe’s new Cyber Resilience Act, effective from 11 September, mandates that product vulnerabilities be reported within 24 hours. However, this legislation targets product security rather than the specific ways AI agents are deployed. These developments underscore the evolving landscape of AI security regulations and highlight the pressing challenges in managing agent permissions and outputs.
Mark McQuade, co-founder and CEO of Arcee AI, emphasized that organizations shouldn't have to compromise between using cutting-edge AI models and maintaining control over the technology critical to their operations. San Francisco-based Arcee AI specializes in creating open-weight AI models and has recently completed a Series B funding round that has pushed its valuation over the $1 billion mark.
Apple is reportedly working on enterprise servers using its custom M8 Ultra chips. They have explored integrating Nvidia's NVLink Fusion technology to link these chips, targeting AI developers, corporations, and government entities for deployment around 2029. This development aligns with the European Commission's recent Cloud and AI Development Act, which evaluates public cloud contracts based on their advancements in cloud and AI technologies. The move signals Apple's ambition to enter the AI infrastructure market with a high-performance, chip-based server solution.
Lidl has introduced Einride’s cab-less Level 4 electric truck into regular service between one of its logistics centers and a nearby store in Germany. This operation is enabled by a unique permit from the federal transport authority, marking a significant milestone for autonomous vehicle deployment. The route is under a mile long and the permit is valid nationwide but does not cover cross-border travel within Europe.
