Digital Innovation: Jun 16 (5 stories)
Tuesday, 16 Jun 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Tue 16th June 2026
Salesforce has acquired AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6 billion, aiming to enhance its Agentforce platform with Fin's technology and talent. This move underscores the growing importance of AI in customer service and automation, positioning Salesforce to better compete in the enterprise market.
In a significant financial maneuver, Nvidia has sold $25 billion in high-grade bonds, reflecting a surge in investor interest tied to the AI boom. This bond sale marks Nvidia's entry into a wave of large debt offerings by tech firms, highlighting the sector's robust growth prospects.
Meanwhile, the concept of "data centers in space" is gaining traction as tech companies explore the potential of orbital AI. This innovative approach could redefine data processing and storage, signaling a new frontier in technology.
In regulatory news, Anthropic has restricted access to its advanced AI models for foreign nationals following a government request, prompting increased interest in alternatives like Cohere. This shift may reshape the competitive landscape in AI, as companies adapt to evolving regulations and seek new partnerships.
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Salesforce acquires AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6 billion
TechCrunch 15 Jun 2026, 2:34pmSalesforce says it wants to use Fin's team and technology to improve Agentforce, its existing enterprise platform that businesses can use to build custom AI agents that automate tasks.
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Nvidia Joins AI Borrowing Frenzy With $25 Billion Bond Sale
Bloomberg Technology 15 Jun 2026, 12:10pmChipmaking giant Nvidia Corp. sold $25 billion of high-grade bonds, joining a wave of jumbo debt offerings from tech heavyweights as investors clamor to get exposure to the artificial intelligence boom.
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The Race to Build Data Centers in Space
Bloomberg Technology 15 Jun 2026, 7:00pm“Data centers in space” may sound like science fiction, but as the SpaceX IPO augurs a space boom, tech giants and startups are betting orbital artificial intelligence is the next frontier. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Anthropic Disables AI Access for Foreign Nationals | Bloomberg Tech 6/15/2026
Bloomberg Technology 15 Jun 2026, 7:19pmBloomberg’s Ed Ludlow breaks down why Anthropic disabled access to its most advanced models for all foreign nationals after a request from the Trump administration. Plus, Nvidia is seeking to raise at least $20 billion from its first corporate bond sale since 2021. And, SpaceX shares throttle up on day 2 of trading, adding to a blockbuster public markets debut on Friday. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Cohere Seeing Inbounds After Washington's Anthropic Scrutiny
Bloomberg Technology 15 Jun 2026, 7:12pmCohere Chief AI Officer Joelle Pineau says Cohere has seen a huge number of inbounds after Anthropic was ordered by the US government to disable access to its most advanced AI platforms for all foreign nationals, with governments and investors alike now seeking non-US models as Washington steps up its AI oversight. She joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)