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Micron's chief executive said memory supply will be considerably tighter in 2027 and 2028 than in 2026, pointing to tightening conditions in the DRAM and NAND market. The remarks, reported by TechPowerUp, are drawing attention among investors and tech watchers already grappling with rising memory prices driven by AI demand.

President Donald Trump says he and leading technology executives have signed an agreement on artificial intelligence that he described as 'morally binding'. The announcement followed a White House lunch with tech leaders focused on AI policy. Critics are likely to question what obligations a non-legally-binding pledge actually carries, while the industry's closeness to the administration continues to draw scrutiny.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has named Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive, to a taskforce on the future of warfare. The appointment places one of the world's most prominent technology entrepreneurs at the heart of American military planning, and is drawing attention and debate over the growing role of tech figures in defence policy.

Micron's chief executive said the memory market will be considerably tighter in 2027 and 2028 than in 2026, signaling continued constraints on DRAM and NAND availability. The comments point to sustained demand from AI data centers outpacing supply growth, raising expectations of higher memory prices and longer lead times for PC, phone and server makers in the coming years.

Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the United States, has publicly criticised OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman, telling him to 'lift his game' following a data breach at the artificial intelligence company. The comment puts direct pressure on one of the world's most prominent tech leaders at a moment when concerns over data security and AI governance are already running high.

Amazon has introduced Strands Decider 2B, a small AI model aimed at making AI agents faster and more efficient. The model is designed to help decide how agents should route and execute tasks, reducing cost and latency compared with larger models. The release is part of Amazon's broader Strands framework for building autonomous agents, as tech companies race to streamline agentic AI workflows.

Care.com, the Dallas-based care services platform, has appointed a former Amazon and GrubHub executive as its chief product and technology officer. The hire signals the company's push to strengthen its product development and technology capabilities as it competes in the growing online care marketplace. Details about the executive's exact identity and start date were not included in the initial report.

Microsoft is losing two senior leaders: Peter Lee, president of Microsoft Science, and executive vice president Ryan Roslansky are both set to leave the company. The news was reported by GeekWire. No details have been given about the reasons for their departures or what they plan to do next, and Microsoft has not announced successors or broader reorganisation plans.

President Donald Trump and executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Nvidia and xAI have signed a voluntary AI safety accord, pledging multiple layers of controls in response to growing cybersecurity concerns. The agreement is being discussed as a landmark step, with debate focusing on whether voluntary commitments will be enough to manage AI-related security risks.

Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford, said that some Blue Oval customers want 'all the technology' in their vehicles. His remarks point to a split in Ford's customer base between buyers eager for the latest screens, connectivity and driver-assistance features, and those who prefer simpler cars. Ford has been adjusting its technology strategy as it balances electric vehicles, software offerings and traditional models.