The Stack — June 19, 2026

Today's technology briefing covers notable developments across AI/ML, industry, infrastructure, and the developer world.

AI/ML

A new persistent memory layer for AI agents has been developed using Elasticsearch, enhancing interaction by storing user-specific data over time. This system manages different memory types—episodic, semantic, and procedural—using a hybrid recall query system. Additionally, a new super PAC named the Guardrails Alliance has been launched with a $5 million budget to support responsible AI legislation, aiming to counteract larger tech-funded political efforts.

Industry

Amazon Web Services is exploring the sale of its AI chips, Trainium, potentially challenging Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market. This move could significantly impact market dynamics if AWS expands its production capacity. Meanwhile, General Intuition, a startup focusing on training AI agents with video game clips, is in talks to raise $300 million, potentially valuing the company at over $2 billion.

Infrastructure

Tesco is migrating 40,000 server workloads away from VMware due to legal disputes with Broadcom, which has demanded higher prices and subscription-based licenses. This costly transition is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. In cybersecurity, a major breach involving Fortinet firewalls has exposed credentials for nearly 74,000 devices globally, affecting organizations like Oracle and Chevron. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in internet-facing firewall devices and the need for immediate security measures.

Developer World

The upcoming release of Emacs 31 will introduce several new features, including enhanced tree-sitter support and smarter completion features, aiming to streamline user experience. In open source, Modos is advancing e-paper display technology with its new Modos Flow monitor, emphasizing open-source development. Additionally, a significant malware distribution campaign has been uncovered on GitHub, involving 10,000 repositories distributing Trojan malware, prompting GitHub to delete these malicious repositories.

These developments highlight ongoing innovation and challenges in the tech landscape, underscoring the importance of security, infrastructure evolution, and AI advancements.