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The author sold their AI research startup, Safe Sign Technologies, to Thomson Reuters for millions without generating revenue. The startup's success was attributed to proprietary AI research focused on safety and robustness, despite challenges in funding and initial failed attempts to create a consumer legal product.

The article highlights 10 stocks recommended for 2026 by Argus analysts, citing surging corporate earnings, AI infrastructure investment, and a resilient U.S. labor market as drivers of the S&P 500's rally. However, threats like rebounding inflation, Middle East political unrest, and high AI stock valuations are noted as risks to the bull market.

Agentic AI systems are increasingly handling tasks, raising concerns about accountability and verification. Business leaders emphasize transparency, self-regulating AI systems, and structured verification methods to address risks like hallucinations and errors.

ROSS Intelligence, a defunct AI company, argued in a Third Circuit case that using 0.08% of Westlaw's headnotes to train its legal research AI was transformative, countering Thomson Reuters' copyright claims. A lower court ruled in favor of Reuters, but ROSS appeals, asserting its AI's ability to answer novel legal questions justifies fair use.

Thomson Reuters experienced a sell-off despite reporting strong results, attributed to AI disruption. The company's performance was overshadowed by concerns over artificial intelligence's impact on its business. Strong results were not enough to mitigate the negative effects of AI disruption.

Billie Little, a 20-year employee of Thomson Reuters, was fired after raising concerns about the company's contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and questioning whether ICE unlawfully used their products.

Thomson Reuters allegedly fired an employee for speaking out about ICE, according to a former worker. The incident highlights potential workplace tensions around immigration-related discussions.