“Manufacturing” — 59 distilled results

Windows XP reaches 25-year anniversary

Windows XP, released to manufacturing on August 25, 2001, marked its 25th anniversary on August 25, 2026. Despite its age and security risks, the operating system remains in use by government agencies, banks, and healthcare facilities.

AI industry grows amid gender gap and regulatory questions

The AI sector continued rapid expansion through September 2026, with Bloomberg reporting a $6 trillion revenue target needed by 2031 to justify data center investments. Women comprised only 26% of AI company hires according to LinkedIn research; concerns about AI agent safety were discussed in a White House meeting involving President Trump and tech executives on 2026-09-28.