AI Transforms Hollywood as Palo Alto Networks Eyes $400M Koi Security Deal at CES 2026
AI startups are revolutionizing Hollywood with tools for script analysis, visual effects, dubbing, and distribution, raising millions in 2025 from investors betting on cost reductions and efficiency, reports Variety. Despite challenges like IP concerns and job displacement, partnerships and ethical frameworks signal a transformative era, blending AI with human creativity for innovative storytelling.
Palo Alto Networks Inc. is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Koi Security Inc. for an estimated $400 million, according to SiliconANGLE. CEO Nikesh Arora visited Israel last month and evaluated local startups for potential deals, emphasizing that the rapid changes artificial intelligence brings.
Cybersecurity's attack surface management faces an ROI crisis, with tools providing data overload but lacking actionable insights, ownership clarity, and risk reduction, reports Dark Reading. Experts advocate shifting to outcome-based metrics like faster remediation and fewer high-risk endpoints, enhanced by AI and integrated strategies, promising measurable value in 2026's threat landscape.
Trade wars and chip shortages are expected to be key topics at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Discussions will likely focus on how these factors are impacting the development and deployment of new AI technologies across various sectors.
In 2026, amid AI-driven changes and remote work, experts advocate treating habits as learnable skills rather than rigid routines, emphasizing progression, practice, and feedback for sustainable personal growth, Fast Company reports. This science-backed approach reduces shame, boosts resilience, and integrates tools for productivity, fostering enduring self-improvement in evolving professional landscapes.
As global carbon markets demand unprecedented levels of integrity and digital transparency, SET-listed satellite operator Thaicom is stepping forward in response to this call, according to the Bangkok Post. Thaicom is leveraging space technology to provide enhanced monitoring and verification services for carbon offset projects.
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