Cloudflare introduces the Identity-Aware AI Gateway, providing IT and security teams with user-verified oversight of AI usage to enhance security and manage costs. This system integrates Cloudflare Access to authenticate users per request, moves beyond shared credential challenges, and includes features like cost anomaly detection, rate limiting, and sensitive data filtering, with future enhancements aimed at further optimizing AI resource use and maintaining security.

IAIG secures $6 million in pre-seed funding from Aleph to establish an AI-native venture studio, aiming to launch dozens of software startups by year-end. Founded by Nimrod Lehavi and Ofer Bar-Or, the studio leverages AI to reduce costs and expedite market entry, focusing on efficiency and proven demand in software development.

Apollo is acquiring EasyJet for $5.7 billion after Castlelake exited the bidding, valuing the airline at 6.7 billion euros. The move, backed by management and the founder family, aims to accelerate EasyJet's growth, with completion expected by early 2027.

Mohamed Coulibaly, the alleged mastermind behind a million-dollar scam targeting athletes, was found dead in New Jersey, prompting an ongoing investigation. The scam involved fake e-commerce investments, with notable victims including Tae Crowder and Jalen Carter, but no charges had been filed against Coulibaly before his death.

Nandan Nilekani predicts AI will transform India's job market, with small businesses emerging as the main employment engine as large corporations face automation risks. He suggests deregulation and enhanced digital infrastructure to support small enterprises, advocating for portable benefits in a more dynamic labor market.

Voidjoy is set to unveil its latest lineup of controllers at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including portable options and PC accessories. Early testing units are available, with further details to be announced before the event.

Mirendil has partnered with Google Cloud to leverage its AI Hypercomputer, utilizing both Google TPUs and Nvidia GPUs for advanced AI research. This collaboration underscores a trend of AI labs seeking diverse chip architectures to enhance performance and flexibility, marking a strategic step for both Mirendil and Google in the competitive AI infrastructure market.

President Trump celebrated Team USA athletes from the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics at a White House reception, acknowledging their achievements amid humorous personal reflections. The event, originally planned outdoors, was moved indoors due to damp weather, with the athletes preparing for future games and Trump's remarks sparking mixed reactions.

SEBI unveils a comprehensive reform agenda for 2025-26, including a unified portal for regulatory processes and a pilot for tokenising corporate bonds using blockchain. The initiatives, aimed at modernising market interaction and improving investor engagement, also focus on easing compliance, enhancing market infrastructure, and boosting investor awareness in India's securities landscape.

Akamai's latest report reveals critical security risks in enterprise AI use, highlighting vulnerabilities like Vibe Hacking and CursorJacking. The report emphasizes the need for governance and real-time monitoring to manage the growing shadow AI ecosystem.