2026-02-22 Briefing
A surge in AI-related services is driving the US consulting market's 7% growth projection for 2026, with companies seeking advice on leveraging artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, concerns over environmental impact are being raised as global data center construction rises, including Elon Musk's plan to launch satellites as data centers into space, which OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls "ridiculous" due to technological limitations. Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in FortiGate firewalls using AI-assisted automation, while the US Department of Justice is reviewing Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for anticompetitive practices.
