According to a July presentation linked to a computing partnership, The Financial Times revealed that OpenAI anticipates a negative free cash flow of $278 billion from 2026 to 2030. This forecast marks an improvement compared to an earlier projection of about $305 billion made in May. However, the expected spending on compute and infrastructure has increased significantly to roughly $856 billion from initial estimates of $600 billion shared with investors in February.
Nik Storonsky, the founder of Revolut, shared with Les Echos that the company is planning to list on both the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Speaking during his visit to Paris, this marks the first time Storonsky has openly confirmed the strategy of a dual listing. The interview was conducted by Gabriel Nédélec and Ingrid Feuerstein and published in the French newspaper. This move reflects Revolut's ambition to expand its presence across major financial markets.
A federal court has ruled against a group of anonymous programmers who accused GitHub, Microsoft, and OpenAI of copyright infringement related to the AI coding tools Copilot and Codex. Judge Eric Miller, writing for the unanimous Ninth Circuit panel, dismissed the attempt to categorize the lawsuit as a DMCA claim, keeping it within the bounds of standard copyright infringement. The case, Doe v GitHub (24-7700), highlights ongoing legal challenges surrounding AI-generated code and the open-source community's concerns.
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.
