AgzulMorning OSViewing briefing from 2026-08-19
AGZUL Morning OS - Daily Tech & AI Briefing for 2026-08-19
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Rillet raises $100M Series C at $1B valuation — 2 years after emerging from stealth
AI-native accounting startup Rillet has achieved unicorn status following a rapid doubling of its annual recurring revenue.
Attackers are using AI to build exploits for industrial control systems, U.S. agencies warn
The NSA, CISA, and FBI report that malicious actors are leveraging AI to automate the creation of exploit scripts for industrial controllers.
Regeneron drug for disease that causes dangerous bone growth earns FDA approval
The FDA has approved a new Regeneron treatment for an ultra-rare condition that causes bone to form in soft tissues.
Dire Forecast Predicts 39 Million Fewer Consoles Sold If PS6 And Xbox Helix Are $1,000
Market analysts warn that high price points for next-generation gaming hardware could significantly dampen consumer demand.
TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TerraPower is leveraging its unique nuclear reactor technology to secure a competitive edge in the booming market for AI data center energy supply.
Le Bureau de la concurrence ne veut pas que Nortera achète Géant Vert et Le Sieur
Le Bureau de la concurrence s'oppose au rachat des marques Géant Vert et Le Sieur par Nortera, craignant une hausse des prix pour les consommateurs.
Anthropic passes OpenAI on revenue for the first time
In a significant shift for the AI industry, Anthropic has overtaken OpenAI in total revenue for the first time.
Brain organoids, kept alive more than five years, matured like human brains
Researchers have successfully maintained brain organoids for over five years, observing maturation patterns that mirror human brain development.
Former Nvidia lab leader Sanja Fidler launches Veeda AI to tackle world models
Sanja Fidler, formerly of Nvidia, has launched Veeda AI, a startup focused on developing world models to improve how robots interact with physical environments.
Il y a huit mois, cette fusée chinoise explosait au sol. Aujourd’hui, elle atterrit comme une Falcon 9
Huit mois après un premier essai raté, l'entreprise chinoise LandSpace a réussi à faire atterrir le premier étage de sa fusée Zhuque.
Droits de douane à l’endroit du Canada | Ottawa évite de justesse une nouvelle salve tarifaire américaine
Le Canada et les États-Unis ont conclu un accord temporaire, suspendant pour trois jours l'imposition de droits de douane de 50 %.
OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue
OpenAI is halting training runs and tightening safeguards after its upcoming Astra model demonstrated potentially critical cyber capabilities.
STAT+: Moderna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in late-stage melanoma trial
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine has shown success in a late-stage melanoma study, marking a potential breakthrough in oncology.
Kodeon acquires mental wellness app Breethe in largest acquisition to date
Montréal-based Kodeon has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the mental wellness app Breethe.
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Science
16 mummies and a dog reveal a hidden order inside an ancient Egyptian tomb
Archaeologists have uncovered a highly organized burial site in the Theban Necropolis spanning centuries of Egyptian history.
Coffee drinkers have less fat, more muscle, and surprising hormone differences
A Finnish study suggests that regular coffee consumption is linked to healthier metabolic markers and body composition.
Business
Les professionnels en ressources humaines appellent à baliser l’utilisation de l’IA au travail
L'Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés demande un encadrement clair des responsabilités liées à l'IA en entreprise.
Tech
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is aggressively scaling its drone delivery service, aiming to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
« Les cartes zombies sont de retour en ligne » : comment une faille Visa permet de ressusciter des cartes expirées
Des chercheurs ont découvert une faille permettant de réactiver des cartes bancaires expirées pour des paiements sans contact.
Peacock raises prices by 18 percent after becoming profitable
Following its first profitable quarter, Peacock has announced an 18 percent price hike for its streaming service.
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
Disney has filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging the agency is demanding total capitulation in a censorship campaign.
Framework gave its 12-inch laptop some hardware upgrades
Framework refreshed its 12-inch laptop with new Intel Core Series 3 processors and a pre-built Linux option.
Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers
Relativity Networks secured $22 million to deploy hollow-core fiber, promising 30% faster data transmission.
World
A Future With Chinese Characteristics
An analysis of how China is increasingly shaping the global perception of the future, replacing Western narratives.
Chinese carmakers now sell one EV abroad for every two at home
Dwindling domestic sales are driving Chinese EV manufacturers to aggressively expand into markets like Brazil and Thailand.
Finance
Target in charts: Q2 comparable sales rise 3.8% as digital momentum holds strong
Target reported a 3.8% rise in Q2 comparable sales, bolstered by strong digital performance.
Lowe's slips after 'persistent' do-it-yourself macro pressures impact result
Lowe's shares dipped as macroeconomic pressures continue to weigh on the DIY retail sector.