The Trump administration is reportedly in talks about taking a stake in OpenAI - Engadget
… According to CNBC , the talks are still ongoing as Altman recently met with Washington policymakers to talk about AI regulation. …
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Getty Images is canceling its $3.7 billion Shutterstock merger due to UK restrictions - Engadget
… That means the deal is dead barring "material change in the aforementioned circumstances" before July 7th. Both Getty and Shutterstock recently inked deals with OpenAI, allowing their watermarked images to show up in ChatGPT search results. …
OpenAI 'pauses' its Stargate UK data center plan - Engadget
… In a statement provided to Bloomberg , the company said that it still sees a "huge potential for the UK's AI future." It added that "AI compute is foundational to that goal" and that it continues "to explore Stargate UK and will move forward when the right conditions such as regulation and the cost… …
The Morning After: Apple’s foldable iPhone may be delayed - Engadget
… The Galaxy phone maker has faced its own struggles: The very cool Galaxy Z TriFold was pushed into early retirement , seemingly being sold at a loss after its launch late last year. — Mat Smith The other big stories and deals this morning March Madness 2026: How to watch the Final Four OpenAI bring… …
Google, Microsoft and xAI agree to provide US government with early AI model access - Engadget
… As mentioned, the agreement follows reporting that the Trump administration wanted to introduce new AI regulation. …
A Star Wars expansion is coming to PowerWash Simulator 2 - Engadget
… You'll first be taking on work for the Galactic Empire before defecting to the Rebel Alliance so you'll literally be dealing with Rebel scum . …
Rocket Lab buys satellite company Iridium to go up against Starlink and Amazon's Leo - Engadget
… In a statement, Rocket Lab said the deal would give it an "immediate foothold" in various space-based markets. …
Teamsters urge DOJ to block Paramount's Warner Bros. merger - Engadget
… The DOJ has a responsibility to stop deals that eliminate competition and harm working families. …
What Happens After Your Smart Fridge Stops Getting Software Updates? - Engadget
… Now, I can already hear the detractors: "What's the big deal? …
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year - Engadget
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year By Jackson Chen May 16, 2026 12:34 pm EST OpenAI has signed deals with fintech startups , tech giants and even Disney , but it's breaking new ground by announcing a "world's first partnership" with the country of Malta. …