ChatGPT Suffers Major Global Outage Affecting Millions
OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a widespread outage on Monday that knocked out conversations, voice mode, image generation, and its Codex coding tool for at least 90 minutes. Reports peaked at over 8,700 in the UK and 1,900 in the US, with users across India and other countries also affected. OpenAI upgraded the incident to a "partial outage" as users encountered blank pages, timeouts, and login failures across web and mobile platforms. The company deployed a fix and said it was monitoring recovery.
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Vercel Confirms Data Breach Via AI Supply Chain Attack
Cloud platform Vercel disclosed a security breach that originated from a compromised third-party AI tool called Context.ai, after a Vercel employee had granted the tool broad OAuth access to their Google Workspace account. Attackers exploited that access to move laterally into Vercel's internal systems and access some customer environment variables. The breach traces back to a Context.ai employee infected with Lumma Stealer malware in February 2026. Vercel is investigating with Mandiant and law enforcement, warning of potential downstream breaches affecting hundreds of organizations.
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TSMC Posts Record 58% Profit Surge on AI Chip Demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported a 58% jump in first-quarter net profit, marking its fourth consecutive quarterly record as AI chip demand continues to surge. Revenue reached 1.13 trillion New Taiwan dollars, a 35% year-over-year increase, with advanced chips at 7nm and below accounting for 74% of total wafer revenue. TSMC forecast full-year 2026 revenue growth exceeding 30% and projected second-quarter revenue of $39 to $40.2 billion. The company noted that demand is significantly outpacing supply with no signs of slowing.
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PwC: 20% of Firms Capture Three-Quarters of AI Gains
A new PwC study found that just 20% of companies are capturing approximately three-quarters of AI's economic benefits, with leading firms focused on growth rather than pure productivity gains. The report analyzed AI adoption patterns across industries and found a widening gap between AI leaders and laggards. Companies achieving the greatest returns are investing in AI-driven revenue generation and new business models, not just cost-cutting. The study warns that firms falling behind risk permanent competitive disadvantage as AI capabilities compound.
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ASML Raises 2026 Guidance as Chip Equipment Demand Surges
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML raised its full-year 2026 sales guidance and confirmed plans to accelerate production of its High NA extreme ultraviolet lithography machines. The upgrade comes as cloud computing providers pour record capital into AI infrastructure, driving demand for the most advanced chipmaking tools. ASML's Q1 results also reflected tightening restrictions on chip equipment exports to China, which have weighed on its stock. The company remains the sole supplier of EUV lithography systems essential for manufacturing cutting-edge processors.
