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• [New] Trump is expected to push for reduced US dependence on China's dominant position in rare earth minerals, the critical inputs for everything from electric vehicles to missile guidance systems. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Semiconductor export controls remain the sharpest edge of American technology policy, and Beijing views them as an existential threat to its industrial ambitions. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Technology sector operating margins are expected to exceed 36% in the first quarter, compared to just 13.1% for the rest of the S&P 500. RTI Wealth Management
• [New] With no signs of slowing down, AI-driven spending will likely continue to do the heavy lifting for S&P 500 earnings growth, led by the technology sector. RTI Wealth Management
• [New] Advances in synthetic biology & fusion energy will influence global sustainability efforts, while next-generation materials will enable lighter, stronger & more efficient technologies. UnfoldLabs
• [New] The US Defence Innovation Unit is seeking technology to counter unmanned underwater vehicle threats. Mirage News
• [New] By 2030, electric vehicles are expected to be no longer a niche alternative, but a core direction of the global car industry, reshaping manufacturing, energy systems and consumer expectations. heycar
• [New] As next-generation solid-state battery technology matures toward aerospace application readiness and lithium-ion energy density continues to improve, battery performance constraints on eVTOL commercial viability in UK will progressively diminish. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Digital air traffic management platforms enabling simultaneous dense eVTOL operations across urban airspace in UK will be a critical infrastructure enabler that regulatory authorities and technology developers are actively developing in parallel with aircraft certification programs. Mobility Foresights
• [New] Artificial intelligence could play a key role in managing large scale satellite networks and optimizing global communication systems. MEXC
• [New] As the United States, Europe, and China compete to shape the future of the Earth-Moon corridor, strategic advantage will depend not only on launch capacity or lunar infrastructure, but also on advances in quantum technologies. gmfus
• [New] Rackspace will integrate AMD technology to deliver managed AI solutions for compliance-focused enterprise customers. Verdict
• [New] KPMG in India will contribute expertise in operating model design, governance, and risk management, while CleverTap will provide real-time analytics and AI-powered engagement technologies to support digital transformation and customer experience enhancement initiatives. Yourstory
• [New] Brockman stated in court that OpenAI plans to spend $50 billion on computing resources in 2026. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] Serverless architectures will account for a substantial portion of cloud workloads, further influencing the future of cloud computing 2026. Devigon Tech
• [New] The Pentagon envisions thousands of expendable drones operating in coordinated swarms, loyal wingmen flying alongside manned fighters, autonomous submarines patrolling contested waters, and AI-enabled command systems orchestrating it all. MiGFlug.com Blog
• [New] Between 2026 and 2030, adoption of AI datacenter liquid cooling systems is expected to accelerate rapidly as hyperscalers and AI infrastructure providers scale GPU-intensive AI training environments. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Highly capable threat actors are increasingly targeting organizations of national significance, while emerging technologies like frontier AI could amplify the speed and scale of attacks. UKAuthority
• [New] MIT researchers discovered a paradoxical phenomenon in optical physics that could enable a new bioimaging method that's faster and higher-resolution than existing technology. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The MIT-IBM Computing Research Lab builds on an extraordinary legacy of impact to advance a trusted collaboration that will redefine the future of AI and quantum computing in a way never seen before. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] 82% of corporate executives expect metaverse technologies to be part of their standard business operations by 2027. Fortunly
• [New] Ukraine says it has now signed deals with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar - all hit by Iranian missiles and drones in recent weeks - to share drone expertise and technology, tightening alliances and benefitting from business - and it hopes defence deals - with wealthy US-allied countries. BBC News

Last updated: 11 May 2026