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AI Central in US-Iran 2026 War as Targeting Systems Speed Strikes but Spark Accuracy and Ethics
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a defining feature of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, enabling rapid targeting and a high tempo of strikes that military officials describe as unprecedented, though questions persist about the te…
Top 5 Best Palantir Competitors in 2026 Led by Databricks Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric in Data AI Platforms
Palantir Technologies remains a powerhouse in big data analytics, artificial intelligence and government contracting in 2026, but several strong competitors are challenging its dominance with scalable cloud platforms, collaborative tools and cost-effective al…
10 Reasons to Buy Palantir Stock in 2026: Explosive AI Growth, Record Contracts and Surging U.S. Demand
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) has emerged as one of the standout artificial intelligence plays of the past several years, and analysts and investors are closely watching whether its momentum can carry into the rest of 2026 despite a volatile start t…
The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won’t rule out conflict of interest risks
“We got to balance potential risks with potential upside,” Kupor said of potential conflicts of interest in government. “I think you can manage that quite clearly.”
Iran war enters its 6th week as military searches for downed jet crew member
The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.
'Mass surveillance isn’t just viable, it already happens' — AI experts warn the threat is already here
The Anthropic and Pentagon standoff has brought AI and the military into the headlines. Here’s what’s really happening.
Iran threatens to strike U.S. tech firms in Middle East amid escalating conflict
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared 18 major U.S. firms—including Apple, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Tesla and Boeing—as “legitimate military targets,” accusing them of aiding U.S. defense operations. Employees were warned to evacuate ahead …
Palantir CTO warns US has only 'eight days of weapons' in hypothetical battle against China
Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar argued AI can give American workers superpowers, helping the U.S. outproduce China and restore its global military edge.
A Fragile Off-Ramp Emerges in the Iran Conflict
Iran FM Clarifies Not Negotiating with US, But Messages Sent Iran's Foreign Minister Aragchi has clarified some things to AI Jazeera regarding diplomatic engagement with the US on potentially ending the war. The main takeaway is his explanation that what is h…
Iran Guard Brands 18 US Companies 'Legitimate Targets'
Iran's latest threat isn't aimed at a base or a ship, but at some of the biggest names in American tech and defense. Iran's Revolutionary Guard on Tuesday posted in a Guard-linked Telegram channel that 18 major firms with operations in the Middle East—Nvidia,…
Report: Hegseth Broker Sought Defense Investment Before War
The Pentagon is denying a potentially volatile report about Pete Hegseth's finances. The Financial Times on Monday reported that a broker for the defense chief tried to make a multi-million-dollar investment in major defense companies just ahead of the Iran w…
The AI War on Iran: Project Maven, a Secretive Palantir-Run System, Helps Pentagon Pick Bomb Targets
The Trump administration says the United States has struck 11,000 targets in Iran since the U.S.-Israeli war on the country began. Critics have questioned the accuracy of the Maven system, the artificial intelligence system used by the military to speed up th…
Variety Lands Two 2026 Webby Awards Nominations
The nominees for the 30th Annual Webby Awards have been announced — and Variety has received two nominations from the awards program honoring the best of the internet. Winners of the 2026 Webby Awards will be announced Tuesday, April 21, at a ceremony hosted …
2026 Webbys Nominations: PBS, Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Nat Geo and WBD Vie for Media Company of the Year
"The Daily Show" correspondent Josh Johnson hosts the 30th Annual Webby Awards on May 11 in New York City, though winners will be revealed on April 21 The post 2026 Webbys Nominations: PBS, Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, Nat Geo and WBD Vie for Media Company …
Webby Awards 2026 Nominations: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Stephen Colbert & Timothée Chalamet Make The List
The 30th Annual Webby Awards were announced today by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, with winners to be announced on April 21 in New York and recognized May 11 at a special anniversary awards ceremony hosted by The Daily Show corresponde…
Palantir Stock Surges 4% as AI Defense Deals and Explosive Commercial Growth Ignite Investor Optimism in 2026
Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. climbed sharply Tuesday as the data analytics and artificial intelligence powerhouse continued to ride momentum from blockbuster government contracts, accelerating commercial adoption of its AI platform and strong 2026 rev…
Tesla named on Iran’s 18-company target list threatening Gulf operations
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has named Tesla among 18 US companies whose Middle East operations it is threatening to attack in retaliation for the killings of Iranian military leaders. The threat carries an explicit deadline: 8:00 PM Tehran…
Iran Says It Will Target U.S. Tech Companies in the Middle East
The threat comes as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of a decisive next few days in the war.