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Musk v. OpenAI; Jury Decides He Sued Too Late

Jury found Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI over contract disputes; three weeks of testimony provided limited illumination.

New York Times 12h ago
industry 2 / 10

Altman Prevails; OpenAI Cleared in Musk Battle

Federal jury ruled OpenAI and Altman not liable for contract breaches; Musk loses major legal challenge to AI leader.

The Guardian 12h ago
industry 6 / 10

NextEra, Dominion Merger Would Control US Data Centers

Proposed $420 billion merger between NextEra and Dominion would consolidate control over US data center infrastructure.

Financial Times 12h ago
industry 2 / 10

Musk's Charity Theft Claim Fails; OpenAI Vindicated

Jury rejected Musk's assertion that Altman stole OpenAI as a charity; litigation dismissed on statute of limitations grounds.

BBC News 13h ago
industry 6 / 10

AI Juggernaut Accelerates Following Musk's Court Loss

Musk's lawsuit collapse removes legal brake on OpenAI expansion amid growing protests over AI development.

New York Times 13h ago
industry 2 / 10

Musk's $150 Billion OpenAI Suit Dismissed by Jury

Nine-person jury rejected Musk's suit; OpenAI now unencumbered to advance in AI competition without legal constraints.

New York Times 14h ago
industry 3 / 10

Intel, Qualcomm Circle Tenstorrent; Nvidia Challenge Looms

AI chip startup Tenstorrent attracts takeover interest from major tech firms seeking to challenge Nvidia and AMD.

14h ago
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China's Energy Advantage Could Tip AI Dominance Scales

Former Treasury Secretary warns US AI leadership threatened by electricity constraints versus Chinese infrastructure.

1d ago
industry 6 / 10

Defense Sector Transforms Into Lucrative Disruption Playground

Military industrial complex undergoes seismic reorganization amid technological change.

Financial Times 1d ago
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Instagram Instant Photos Now Broadcast to Your Entire Social Graph

Instagram launches feature sending photos immediately to mutual followers and close friends.

New York Times 2d ago
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Sony Insists Its AI Camera Assistant Is Only Suggesting Mediocrity

Sony clarifies AI Camera Assistant makes suggestions rather than editing photos directly.

The Verge 2d ago
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AI Data Centers Consume Resources While Communities Organize Resistance

Data centers divert resources from residents; local opposition forces industry into defensive posture.

The Guardian 2d ago
industry 4 / 10

OpenAI Reorganizes Again, Commits Fully to AI Agents

Greg Brockman consolidates product leadership as OpenAI pursues AI agent development strategy.

The Verge 3d ago
industry 3 / 10

Brockman Takes the Helm of OpenAI Product Direction

Executive reshuffling puts Brockman in charge while company unifies product experiences.

Wired 3d ago
industry 1 / 10

Trump Phone Still Missing, Flag Still Wrong

Promised Trump Mobile device remains unavailable with incorrect flag stripe count.

The Verge 3d ago
industry 2 / 10

Musk's Lawyer Demolishes Case With Embarrassing Closing Arguments

Steven Molo struggled through closing arguments, misnamed a defendant, and made false claims.

The Verge 4d ago
industry 3 / 10

Jury Faces Unclear Task in Musk v. Altman Battle

Jurors must weigh competing claims in high-stakes AI lab legal dispute.

New York Times 4d ago
industry 4 / 10

OpenAI Calls Musk Lawsuit Baseless Attempt To Sabotage IPO

Closing arguments presented in case that could delay OpenAI's planned public offering.

Financial Times 4d ago
industry 1 / 10

Jackass Trophy Presented As Evidence In Musk Trial

OpenAI team brought commemorative trophy to courtroom during closing arguments.

The Verge 4d ago
industry 3 / 10

Cerebras Reaches $70 Billion Valuation As AI Chip Demand Surges

AI chipmaker's IPO reflects market appetite for companies supporting AI infrastructure.

Financial Times 4d ago
industry 2 / 10

Microsoft Edge Copilot Now Reads All Your Tabs For You

Edge's Copilot AI can now access and summarize information across all open browser tabs.

The Verge 5d ago
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Musk v. Altman Trial Features Premium Seating Solutions

Courtroom participants have equipped themselves with ergonomic cushions during litigation proceedings.

Wired 5d ago
industry 3 / 10

Anthropic Seeks Funding at Nearly $1 Trillion Valuation

AI startup Anthropic is raising capital at $950 billion valuation, up from $380 billion previously.

New York Times 5d ago
industry 2 / 10

Geothermal Startup Raises $1.9B in IPO Push

Fervo Energy went public using oil industry drilling techniques to generate geothermal power.

New York Times 5d ago
industry 2 / 10

Global EV Sales Surge; Americans Remain Skeptical

Electric vehicle adoption accelerates worldwide while U.S. market lags despite fuel price increases.

New York Times 5d ago
industry 4 / 10

Polymarket Shows Suspicious Pattern of Insider Trading Bets

New York Times investigation finds dozens of improbable prediction market bets defying statistical odds.

New York Times 5d ago
industry 3 / 10

China Sells You Giant Robot; What Could Go Wrong

Unitree, known for cheap dancing robots, now offers wall-smashing mecha for purchase.

Wired 6d ago
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Futures Market for AI Computing Power Launches Soon

CME Group and Silicon Data partner to create derivatives trading for AI infrastructure capacity.

6d ago
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Chinese Tech Giants Miss AI Stock Rally Entirely

Tencent and Alibaba lag as investors chase pure-play AI companies.

Financial Times 6d ago
industry 2 / 10

Alibaba and Tencent Left Behind in AI Boom

Chinese technology firms excluded from investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence stocks.

Financial Times 6d ago
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Sutskever Defends OpenAI Ouster Decision; Insists It Wasn't Malice

Former chief scientist testified that his role in Altman's removal was necessary to prevent institutional destruction.

Wired 7d ago
industry 1 / 10

Woodworking Discovers Precision and Safety Through Technology Integration

Tech improvements make woodworking tools safer and more accurate in traditional craft shops.

BBC News 7d ago
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Nadella Allegedly Intervened to Restore Altman to OpenAI Position

Musk's lawyer claims Microsoft CEO played role in reversing Altman's 2023 termination from OpenAI.

New York Times 7d ago
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Nadella Calls OpenAI Coup Attempt Amateur Hour During Testimony

Microsoft CEO defended backing Altman during 2023 OpenAI leadership dispute in Musk lawsuit testimony.

Financial Times 7d ago
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Sutskever's OpenAI Stake Valued at Seven Billion Dollars

Former chief scientist holds roughly seven billion dollars in ChatGPT maker equity stake.

7d ago
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Billionaire Tech Leaders Exchange Courtroom Icy Stares Over AI

Musk and Altman face off in high-stakes OpenAI trial with props and combined net worth exceeding 670 billion.

New York Times 7d ago
industry 1 / 10

TikTok Launches Paid Subscription to Escape Personalized Ads

Platform offers 3.99 pound monthly option to remove ads in UK market.

BBC News 7d ago
industry 4 / 10

Companies Keep Building AI Tools Nobody Actually Needs Yet

Organizations capture less than one-third of expected digital value by starting with technology instead of customer problems.

MIT Tech Review 7d ago
industry 2 / 10

OpenAI Acquires Consulting Firm to Form Private Equity Venture

OpenAI buys consulting company to create joint venture aimed at accelerating enterprise AI adoption.

7d ago
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Finance Departments Losing Control of Their Own AI Insurgency

Employees are deploying AI in finance while leadership scrambles to build governance frameworks retroactively.

MIT Tech Review 7d ago
industry 1 / 10

Polymarket Profits Concentrate Among Tiny User Elite

Analysis shows prediction market wealth concentrated in hands of few successful traders.

Washington Post 9d ago
industry 6 / 10

Google Admits Datacentre Carbon Emissions Were Five Times Understated

Google developers significantly misstated emissions from two proposed UK AI datacentres in planning documents.

The Guardian 9d ago
industry 1 / 10

Daily Wire Faces Layoffs as Ben Shapiro's Media Empire Falters

Right-wing media company experiences ideological conflicts and declining relevance amid staff reductions.

Washington Post 10d ago
industry 4 / 10

ByteDance Increases AI Infrastructure Spending to Twenty-Nine Billion Dollars

TikTok owner raises artificial intelligence investment by 25 percent amid chip cost pressures.

10d ago
industry 6 / 10

Data Centers Spark Global Fights Over Power and Pollution

Tech companies build massive AI data centers; communities push back on grid strain and environmental costs.

The Verge 10d ago
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Anthropic Secures $1.8 Billion Computing Deal With Akamai

AI company signs massive infrastructure agreement to handle growing demand for its software services.

10d ago
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Music Executive Discusses AI's Reshaping of Entertainment Industry

gamma. CEO Larry Jackson talks AI impact on music business alongside career history and industry relationships.

10d ago
industry 8 / 10

Three Mile Island Returns to Power ChatBots by 2027

Historic nuclear accident site reopens to generate electricity for AI applications amid surging power demand.

10d ago
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Murati Deposition Reveals Details of Altman's Board Ouster

Witness testimony clarifies Sam Altman was removed from OpenAI for insufficient candor with board.

The Verge 11d ago
industry 4 / 10

Apple AirPods Pro 3 With Cameras Enter Production Testing

Apple prototypes camera-equipped AirPods nearing mass production validation phase.

The Verge 11d ago
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SpaceX Planning $55 Billion Texas Chip Manufacturing Facility

Musk's Terafab plant in Austin will manufacture AI chips at massive scale.

The Verge 11d ago
industry 6 / 10

SpaceX Plans $55 Billion Bet on Controlling AI Chips

Musk's rocket company building semiconductor factory to dominate artificial intelligence manufacturing.

New York Times 11d ago
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Legacy IT Infrastructure Seeks Relevance in AI Era

Server and chip companies repositioning as AI shifts computing demands.

Financial Times 11d ago
industry 2 / 10

SaaS Companies Survive by Adding AI to Customer Data

Software-as-a-service firms layering AI capabilities to stay competitive.

Financial Times 11d ago
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US Leads AI Driving Innovation; China Leads in Actual Deployment

American autonomous vehicle companies innovate faster while Chinese competitors deploy vehicles at scale.

Financial Times 11d ago
industry 5 / 10

Nobody Can Explain Where AI Companies Get Their Money

AI hyperscaler earnings show suspicious fifty-three billion in unaccounted revenue.

Financial Times 12d ago
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Arm Expects Two Billion in AI Chip Revenue Next Year

SoftBank-backed semiconductor maker projects strong demand for its first in-house AI chip.

Financial Times 12d ago
industry 1 / 10

Seoul Temple Installs Buddhist Robot Monk Named Gabi

Robot monk arrived at Korean temple vowing not to overcharge during enlightenment pursuit.

New York Times 12d ago
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Anthropic Partners With Musk's xAI for Computing Resources

Two AI companies signed deal for Anthropic to access SpaceX's xAI computing infrastructure.

Wired 12d ago
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Anthropic Rents SpaceX Data Center Space for Compute Scaling

AI startup secures infrastructure to support computational growth and model development.

Financial Times 12d ago
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Bristol Myers Squibb Leads Slow U.S. Manufacturing AI Adoption Wave

Drugmaker recognized for AI innovation while American factories remain largely hesitant adopters.

New York Times 12d ago
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Google's AI Search Now Quotes Reddit, Completing the Circle

Google's AI search integrates Reddit quotes to surface user discussions alongside algorithmic results.

The Verge 12d ago
industry 1 / 10

Microsoft Consolidates Power; Ryan Roslansky Gets Teams Promotion

LinkedIn's chief expands influence over Microsoft's Office and Teams divisions in leadership restructuring.

The Verge 12d ago
industry 3 / 10

Chrome's AI Model Quietly Consumes 4GB of Your Hard Drive

Google automatically downloads large on-device AI model files to Chrome, consuming unexpected storage without explicit user consent.

The Verge 13d ago
industry 4 / 10

Musk Wanted OpenAI Commercial, Brockman Testifies Under Oath

Brockman testified that Musk pushed OpenAI to abandon its nonprofit structure during their partnership.

New York Times 13d ago
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Microsoft Abandons Xbox Copilot AI Assistant Entirely

New Xbox CEO Sharma halts Copilot development on mobile and console platforms.

The Verge 13d ago
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Musk's Lawsuit Examines OpenAI President's Personal Communications

Trial scrutinizes Greg Brockman's emails and diary entries regarding OpenAI's strategic direction.

The Guardian 13d ago
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JPMorgan and BlackRock Dismiss Concerns About AI Valuation Bubble

Wall Street executives express confidence in sustained demand for artificial intelligence technology.

Financial Times 13d ago
industry 3 / 10

AI-Designed Cars Promise Fresh Ideas, Same Supply Chain Problems

Car manufacturers explore AI design to accelerate vehicle development cycles typically lasting five years.

The Verge 13d ago
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Demis Hassabis Haunts Musk v. Altman Trial From Sidelines

Google DeepMind CEO emerges as central figure in OpenAI litigation despite not testifying directly.

The Verge 13d ago
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Ford Doubles Down on Thirty-Thousand-Dollar Electric Truck Promise

Ford commits to launching affordable electric pickup despite writing off twenty billion in EV investments.

New York Times 13d ago
industry 3 / 10

Musk v. Altman Trial Showcases Two AI Power Players Colliding

Week one of litigation between Musk and Altman features testimony from major AI industry figures.

MIT Tech Review 13d ago
industry 3 / 10

GameStop Bids $56 Billion for eBay Without Clear Funding Plan

Struggling retailer proposes acquisition of much larger competitor amid revenue decline.

Ars Technica 14d ago
industry 5 / 10

Anthropic Partners With Blackstone and Goldman Sachs on New AI Firm

Wall Street investors backing venture to integrate Claude AI into financial systems.

New York Times 14d ago
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Musk Threatened to Make Altman and Brockman Most Hated Americans

Court filings reveal Musk threatened OpenAI executives during failed settlement talks.

Financial Times 14d ago
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Roomba Creator Launches Furry Robot for Home Companionship

Colin Angle's new startup builds autonomous household robot designed to interact with families.

The Verge 14d ago
industry 5 / 10

Musk and Altman Begin Courtroom Battle Over OpenAI's Future

Trial examines whether OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission for commercial profit.

MIT Tech Review 14d ago
industry 5 / 10

Musk Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Betrayal of Founding Principles

Lawsuit claims OpenAI shifted from developing AI for humanity to maximizing profits.

The Verge 14d ago
industry 2 / 10

Thiel Backs Wave-Powered Ocean Data Center for AI Infrastructure

Peter Thiel leads $140 million investment in Panthalassa's novel power solution for AI computing.

Financial Times 14d ago
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Jack Dorsey Resurrects Vine as Human-Only Alternative to AI Content

New platform Divine requires all content be created by humans, explicitly rejecting AI-generated material.

The Guardian 14d ago