OpenAI has acquired cloud-based developer Ona to enhance its Codex AI platform with secure, customer-controlled cloud infrastructure. This acquisition enables Codex to perform long-running AI tasks across devices and sessions, even when offline, significantly speeding up processes that previously took hours or days. Ona's technology supports over 2 million developers and emphasizes secure deployment environments with strong oversight. After the acquisition closes, Ona's team will join OpenAI to further develop secure, persistent execution capabilities for enterprise customers, helping improve software development workflows and automation.
Global investment in artificial intelligence has surged to $700 billion, driven by strong private sector funding and coordinated government initiatives worldwide. The U.S. led with $109.1 billion in private AI investments in 2024, while the EU and co...
Microsoft paid a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share on June 11, 2026, resulting in Steve Ballmer receiving about $303 million due to his 4% stake. This massive payout reflects Microsoft's strong business performance, including 18.3% revenue growth...
A Russian national, Denis Obrezko, accused of aiding the Kremlin-linked hacking group Void Blizzard, was extradited from Thailand to the US. He faces charges related to cyber espionage targeting US and allied organizations, including at least 11 US c...
In May 2026, three T. Rowe Price ETFs delivered strong returns, led by the Technology ETF (TTEQ) which surged 19.7%, driven largely by Nvidia (NVDA) holdings. NVDA was the top holding across TTEQ, Growth Stock ETF (TGRW), and Innovation Leaders ETF (...
Microsoft's board announced a quarterly dividend of $0.91 per share, payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders recorded by August 20, 2026. The ex-dividend date is also August 20, 2026. This dividend reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to re...
