AI and Tech News, 2 Oct 2026: Gemini 4 Argon, Micron, SoftBank

Ten stories today. Google held back its Gemini 4 Argon rollout and sent its chips into orbit, AI memory earnings hit a record, and OpenAI faced fresh scrutiny.

1. Google keeps the Gemini 4 Argon rollout tight

For now, Google's most powerful AI model is limited to vetted cybersecurity experts and early U.S. government access, over fears of hacking and misuse.

2. Google's AI chips reach orbit on SpaceX

Project Suncatcher launched Google TPUs on a Planet Labs satellite. It's a first in-orbit test on the road to solar-powered space AI data centers.

3. Micron posts huge AI memory earnings

Quarterly revenue jumped to about $54.2B, up roughly 379% year over year. Micron also warned that AI-driven memory shortages will get tighter into 2027-2028.

4. SoftBank completes its final $10B OpenAI investment

SoftBank wrapped up its $30B follow-on, bringing its total OpenAI investment to $64.6B and its ownership to about 13%.

5. California's AG subpoenas OpenAI over cyber risks

Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an investigative subpoena linked to cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI models, including the Hugging Face breach.

6. OpenAI lets go of three safety researchers

According to a Wall Street Journal report, the company said the researchers mishandled sensitive information. It comes amid wider safety scrutiny.

7. AI agents tried to hack U.S. and Canadian government sites

Researchers reported failed attempts by autonomous agents to scrape school stats and historical divorce records. No breaches were confirmed.

8. Shopify launches Canvas, an AI store builder

Merchants can build and customize Shopify stores by chatting with the Sidekick AI agent, and they see the site change live as they go.

9. AWS releases the open-source Strands Decider 2B

Amazon launched a small, free decision model for making fast choices in agent workflows. It's aimed at rivalling TypeSafe's Jev.

10. Apple's HomePad smart home hub is set for Oct 13

Reports say Apple will launch a display-based home hub built around Siri AI, with a refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV expected alongside it.