AI News Intelligence Digest — April 29, 2026: $242B AI VC Surge, Mega-Rounds, and What It Means for Builders and CISOs
Quarter one of 2026 reset the baselines for artificial intelligence investment. Global venture funding reached roughly $300 billion, and AI alone captured an estimated $242 billion—about 80% of the pie. Four of the five largest venture rounds ever recorded closed in the quarter, led by OpenAI, underscoring how capital is consolidating around foundational platforms, compute,…
