Industry

Car AI boom but little money? Only 18 percent of features generate revenue

Automakers are accelerating the rollout of artificial intelligence features, but cases that translate into real revenue remain limited, an analysis showed. A live survey at an SBD Automotive webinar found most participants said only about 18 percent of current in-car AI features generate profit. Industry speakers pointed to rising cloud computing costs as usage grows, making profitability management a key task. Consumer use is increasing, but trust and bias concerns remain.

Crypto

Bitcoin demand weakest in 2026, raising price pressure

Bitcoin demand has fallen to its weakest level in 2026, raising doubts about whether the recent price rebound can last. Apparent demand slipped to around minus 147,000 BTC, the lowest since December 2025, while prices recovered from last week’s dip. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost said the measure reflects whether long-term holders absorb newly issued supply. He said the rebound may be driven more by derivatives than spot buying.