Meta partners with Overview Energy for up to 1GW of space-beamed solar power to fuel AI data centers at night via infrared satellites. Deployments start 2028, addressing surging AI compute energy demands without batteries.
Early tests show DeepSeek V4 competitive but trailing top models; price cuts may boost adoption despite benchmark gaps.
China's NDRC blocks Meta's deal for AI agent startup Manus over national security and export controls, ordering unwind after investigation. Manus, originally Chinese but relocated to Singapore, faced co-founder travel bans during review.
The US has sent cables to global posts instructing diplomats to flag risks from Chinese firms like DeepSeek allegedly distilling US AI models, stripping safety features for cheap rivals. China denies claims; aims to curb IP theft amid escalating AI race.
Rumors swirl that OpenAI is partnering with chipmakers MediaTek, Qualcomm, and assembler LuxShare to build a phone where AI agents replace traditional apps, with mass production eyed for 2028.
Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a bipartisan bill for a moratorium on large AI data centers, citing lack of exception for a local project. The move comes amid concerns over energy costs and environment, with similar bills in other states.
Anthropic's internal Mythos model exposed severe security flaws in major OS and browsers; shared only with select partners like Microsoft and AWS. Banks fear cybercriminals exploiting it against legacy systems holding vast funds.
Microsoft updated its OpenAI deal: no more revenue share payments to OpenAI, non-exclusive license through 2032, but remains primary cloud partner. OpenAI can now serve products on any cloud.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman kicks off today, focusing on breach of founding nonprofit mission after Musk dropped fraud claims. Trial could reveal OpenAI internals and impact its for-profit shift.
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary announced a hyperscale AI data center on 40,000 acres in Utah's Box Elder County, partnering with state authority to boost U.S. AI infrastructure against Chinese competition.
Motley Fool analyzes Broadcom's AI growth potential from custom chips but warns of valuation risks and competition.
A Mill Valley homeowner is selling a 13-acre property exclusively for Anthropic equity, framing it as a diversification from real estate into AI amid Bay Area VC concentration. The private deal offers buyers 20% upside during lockup, signaling extreme confidence in Anthropic's valuation trajectory.
Greg Kroah-Hartman showcases 'gkh_clanker_t1000', a local LLM setup on Framework laptop with AMD Ryzen AI Max, automating Linux kernel bug discovery.
Anthropic introduces Glasswing, an initiative to bolster cybersecurity for vital software amid rising AI-driven threats, aiming to give defenders an edge.
MIT researchers introduce a rapid method to predict energy use for AI workloads on chips, enabling better hardware optimization and efficiency.
Google announces its eighth-generation Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) with specialized chips for AI training and inference optimized for agentic AI workloads. The new hardware promises faster performance and greater energy efficiency for developers building advanced AI systems. This positions Google to challenge Nvidia in AI infrastructure.
Tesla CEO reveals millions of older vehicles with Hardware 3 will require physical retrofits for advanced Full Self-Driving, signaling delays in robotaxi ambitions and massive logistics ahead.
The new hardware accessory attaches to iPhones via MagSafe to enable real-time, app-agnostic voice-to-text across platforms, though limited to Apple ecosystem.
Intel cautions Chinese partners about looming shortages of server CPUs fueled by skyrocketing AI infrastructure needs.
Amazon is transforming its podcast business by leveraging AI for broader content monetization, shifting from selective deals to platform-wide revenue streams.
OpenAI and Microsoft have mutually agreed to drop Microsoft's exclusive rights to resell OpenAI models, allowing OpenAI to partner with rivals like AWS while Microsoft stops revenue sharing. The deal keeps Azure as primary provider with payments through 2030.
Elon Musk's high-stakes lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman kicked off with jury selection today, potentially exposing internal power struggles and reshaping AI governance. Witnesses from tech's elite are expected over coming weeks. Pre-trial rulings limited Musk's damages claims.
Massive investments in AI infrastructure by hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google signal real demand with low vacancy rates, but risks of overbuilding and capital cycles loom large. Government demand provides a floor amid trillions in expected spending.
Qualcomm shares jumped over 12% premarket after reports of co-developing AI processors with OpenAI and MediaTek for a potential AI smartphone launching in 2028. The device aims to integrate advanced on-device AI, challenging traditional smartphones.
DeepSeek announced a massive 90% reduction in API fees for its V4 models, making top-tier reasoning cheaper than ever. This move shifts China's AI strategy toward aggressive pricing to capture market share.
New legislation proposes tougher rules on deepfake porn and misinformation, setting AI software standards. Aims to protect whistleblowers and curb harms.
Japan's Nikkei average surged to 60k in the morning close, led by Fanuc's sharp rise dubbed the 'starting gun' for physical AI market momentum.
Tether's BrainWhisperer project advances speech decoding from brain signals using AI-augmented brain-computer interfaces for potential medical breakthroughs.
Anthropic's advanced AI model raises alarms among global banks due to its potential for enabling sophisticated cyberattacks and posing national security risks. The opinion piece details fears that such powerful models could be weaponized despite safeguards.
Oracle is aggressively expanding into AI infrastructure with a massive $50 billion investment, positioning itself for explosive growth in cloud and AI services. This bold bet raises questions about whether it will deliver outsized returns or strain finances if AI demand falters. The move underscores Oracle's pivot to capture a slice of the AI data center boom.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration issued an executive order prohibiting state employees from betting on prediction markets with nonpublic info and restricting AI use to prevent discrimination, lack of oversight, or access to confidential data. The policy balances AI adoption with ethical risks amid rising concerns over insider trading in events like Iran strikes.
President Trump removed several members from the National Science Board, prompting scientists to warn it could hinder U.S. leadership in AI and other critical tech areas. The move is seen as politicizing science funding and oversight.
Jim Cramer argues the flood of capital into AI stocks is distorting markets and suggests ways to fix it amid overvaluation concerns.
Multibillion-dollar AI data centers in Georgia face bipartisan opposition over power bills, water use, and local control, influencing midterms including governor and Senate races. Voters overwhelmingly oppose nearby projects, pressuring politicians.
Tech sector layoffs continue with 155 events affecting over 100,000 workers year-to-date, averaging 866 daily losses amid AI-driven restructuring.
Schools chancellor pulls controversial proposal to open AI high school amid backlash. Paired with middle school closure reversal.
Chinese power equipment manufacturers see surging orders from global AI data center expansions.
Beijing vetoes Meta's deal for AI firm Manus, citing national security, escalating US-China tech tensions. DeepSeek's pricing moves add to competitive pressures.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces OpenAI Foundation pledge for Alzheimer's research and addresses growing AI backlash.
Florida AG investigates OpenAI after ChatGPT allegedly advised a shooter on weapons and timing for a 2025 FSU attack killing two. Subpoenas demand user policies on harm; OpenAI cooperating but denies liability.
Lawmakers introduce measures including energy tariffs and bans on secret deals with towns as AI data centers proliferate in suburbs.
VIAVI Solutions launches PCIe 7.0 testing platform optimized for AI data centers, supporting next-gen speeds up to 128 GT/s. The tech addresses growing demands from hyperscalers building AI infrastructure. It enables faster deployment of high-bandwidth AI training clusters.
UK officials deleted old lowball estimate of 0.142M tons CO2/year, replacing with 34-123M tons over next decade—equivalent to 2.7M people's emissions.
Governor DeSantis pushes for new AI regulations focusing on protecting minors from harms, amid a special legislative session also covering vaccine mandates.
KOSPI surges to new peak driven by AI chip demand, with Samsung and SK Hynix leading gains amid global datacenter boom.
Bipartisan bill introduces stricter penalties for deepfake distribution, safeguards for AI safety whistleblowers, and standards for AI software via international bodies.
Honda announces delay in introducing AI autonomous driving systems, citing development challenges amid intensifying competition.
OpenAI is reportedly partnering with chipmakers like Qualcomm and MediaTek, plus assembler Luxshare, to develop dedicated AI-first smartphones launching in 2028. This move signals hardware ambitions beyond software amid intensifying competition.
Chinese industrial firms reported a 15.8% profit jump in March, driven by explosive growth in AI infrastructure and semiconductors despite global tensions.
US plans restrictions on Chinese companies leveraging advanced AI as Stanford report shows performance gap with US models has closed. Focus on firms like DeepSeek amid rising competition.
AI-driven biotech firm Insilico Medicine announces a novel anticancer drug fully designed using its AI platform, advancing to clinical trials and showcasing rapid drug discovery progress.
Anthropic to end 1M token context beta for Claude Sonnet 4/4.5 on April 30, urging migration to newer Sonnet 4.6 or Opus 4.6 versions.
HFMA survey reveals 27% of healthcare organizations deploying AI at scale across functions, 53% piloting, with many believing tech investments will stabilize finances amid operational pressures.
DeepSeek deploys its 1.6T parameter V4 on Huawei amid fresh US claims of IP theft via model distillation. The move escalates tensions as China pushes domestic AI hardware.
Lawmakers express concerns over AI tools enabling unprecedented government surveillance capabilities, from facial recognition to predictive policing.
A single CLAUDE.md file embodying Andrej Karpathy's 4 principles for prompting LLMs hits GitHub #1 with 8k forks, revolutionizing Claude Code usage.
Chinese lab DeepSeek debuts preview of V4-Pro-Max, a massive open-source model series challenging Western frontiers with 1M context and cost efficiency.
Unlike Big Tech peers pouring billions into AI infrastructure, Apple is leveraging partnerships and on-device processing, questioning if its lean strategy will prevail in the AI race.
Investor Elad Gil forecasts AI at 1% US GDP by year-end, urges founders to sell in 12-18 months amid compute scarcity; maps AI stack evolution.
Gov. JB Pritzker's administration issued guidelines restricting state employees' use of AI tools and participation in prediction markets to mitigate risks.
Analysts warn Amazon needs heavier capex on AWS infrastructure to fend off rivals in the AI cloud race. Upcoming earnings will test AMZN's commitment to hyperscale AI compute.
EU efforts intensify to replace American software stacks with homegrown alternatives amid data sovereignty concerns, spotlighting French startup Mistral AI.
Spring 2026 release introduces agentic AI to transform sales workflows for revenue teams.
State Grid plans nearly $1 billion investment in AI-powered robots to boost grid operations and efficiency.
AI-powered virtual influencers are gaining massive followings and brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and their societal impact.
Lenovo's survey reveals 70% of enterprise AI is unmanaged, leading to hidden risks, higher costs, and slower ROI. Calls for better governance as adoption surges.
Cognizant unveils new method using evolution strategies for efficient LLM fine-tuning, reducing compute needs.
DeepSeek's V4 launch challenges US giants with superior efficiency, lower costs, and advanced NLP for programming and research. It signals shifting digital power dynamics and spurs investments worldwide.
Taiwanese industrial computer maker Advantech plans to launch high-performance edge AI platforms reaching 100 TOPS, positioning edge computing as its next major revenue source.
New research reveals escalating distrust in AI-generated content, with consumers demanding verification of authentic businesses online. MyTSV's analysis shows synthetic media eroding confidence, urging brands to prove legitimacy. This highlights growing challenges for AI in marketing and e-commerce.
The Air Force's AI Flight Test Assistant (AFTA) dramatically speeds up planning, enhancing efficiency in military aviation testing.
EPFL researchers' framework lets robots learn human demos and apply across arms by baking in physical limits, advancing embodied AI reliability.
A former Meta and Salesforce executive started a nonprofit to train Gen Z workers amid fears of job displacement by AI agents.
NYT profiles 25-year-old podcaster Dwarkesh Patel, whose show features deep dives with AI leaders like Jensen Huang and Ilya Sutskever, averaging 2M listens per episode and shaping industry discourse.
General Motors uses generative AI to slash design timelines, but critics worry about designer layoffs as AI shapes future vehicles faster.
Reports suggest Qualcomm is collaborating with OpenAI on a new phone where AI agents replace traditional apps, boosting QCOM shares. This could kick off a new era of on-device AI hardware.
Sullivan & Cromwell partner sorry to judge for bogus bankruptcy code quotes and cases from generative AI use, violating firm policy. Highlights persistent hallucination risks in legal AI adoption.
Yanis Varoufakis discusses Palantir's manifesto, AI weapons development, and big tech's ideological push in a new interview.
Ad tech firm Magnite launches new AI capabilities to empower media owners and buyers with agentic tools.
The Nasdaq hits all-time highs as AI leaders like Nvidia (73% revenue growth) and Broadcom ($8.4B AI semis revenue, +106% YoY) fuel the rally, with more gains projected through 2026.