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OpenAI lands Defense Dept. AI deal after Trump blocks
OpenAI has secured an agreement with the Defense Department to deploy its AI models in classified networks, a move that comes amidst a backdrop of political maneuvering. This deal follows President Tr
ChatGPT Hits 900M Weekly Users as OpenAI Raises $110B
OpenAI announced ChatGPT has reached 900 million weekly active users and simultaneously disclosed a $110 billion private funding round at a $730 billion pre-money valuation, backed by $50 billion from
Musk Slams OpenAI Safety in Deposition, Cites Grok
In a newly released deposition in his lawsuit against OpenAI, Elon Musk attacked the company's safety record and contrasted it with xAI's Grok — even as Grok faces its own safety investigations across
300+ Google, 60+ OpenAI Staff Back Anthropic
Over 360 employees at Google and OpenAI signed an open letter backing Anthropic's refusal to grant the Department of War unrestricted access to its AI, urging their own companies to hold firm alongsid
OpenAI raises $110B from Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank
OpenAI secured $110 billion in new funding from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, pushing its valuation to $730 billion and deepening its enterprise footprint through a new AWS partnership — even as it in
Google AI Workers Demand Red Lines on Gemini Use
Over 100 Google AI employees are demanding 'red lines' on the use of the Gemini AI model, mirroring similar concerns raised at Anthropic, specifically opposing its deployment in U.S. surveillance and
AI is shrinking India's back office dominance
India's dominance as the world's back office is threatened by the rise of AI, which is poised to automate many white-collar jobs currently outsourced to the country. This shift forces India to rapidly
Burger King rolls out AI headsets in 500 US stores
Burger King is piloting OpenAI-powered headsets across 500 US restaurants that track employee "friendliness" and assist with operations, with a full chain-wide rollout planned by end of 2026.
Anthropic CEO rejects Pentagon AI safeguards demand
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the company would rather lose its Pentagon contract than accept uses of its AI for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, escalating a standoff that be
Industry 5.0 AI Funds Target Efficiency: EY-MIT Survey
An EY and MIT Technology Review Insights survey of 250 industry leaders finds most companies are investing in Industry 5.0 AI for efficiency gains, even though human-centric and sustainable use cases
Block slashes workforce by half, cites AI
Jack Dorsey’s Block announced a 50% workforce cut, shrinking headcount to under 6,000, a move that follows 2024 layoffs, will cost up to $500 million in restructuring, and lifted its shares over 20 %
Mistral AI Partners With Accenture for Enterprise Push
French AI lab Mistral AI and global consulting giant Accenture announced a multiyear partnership to deploy Mistral's AI models to enterprise clients, with Accenture also rolling out the technology int
Lawmakers demand user data from tech companies on DHS
Lawmakers are demanding answers from tech giants like Meta regarding user data shared with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically concerning accounts monitoring or commenting on ICE a
Nvidia posts $215.9bn revenue, beating AI concerns
Nvidia posted a record $215.9 bn revenue, beating forecasts and showing a 73% surge in fourth‑quarter sales despite investor worries about AI spending, circular financing concerns, and geopolitical te
Anthropic Acquires Vercept, Shuts Down Product
Anthropic has acquired Seattle AI startup Vercept, bringing its team and technology into the Claude ecosystem while shutting down Vercept's cloud MacBook agent product.
Gemini adds Uber booking on Pixel 10, Galaxy S26
Google’s Gemini AI now lets users on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 phones automatically book rides or order meals, marking the first rollout of its task‑automation feature in the US and South Korea.
Gushwork raises $9M to optimize businesses for AI search
India-founded Gushwork raised a $9 million seed round led by SIG and Lightspeed to help businesses get discovered on AI search platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, with 300+ paying customer
Riley Walz joins OpenAI to design new AI interfaces
OpenAI has hired Riley Walz, the software engineer behind viral web projects like Find My Parking Cops and Jmail, to develop new human-AI interfaces inside its OAI Labs team.
Hegseth gives Anthropic Friday deadline on military AI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given Anthropic until Friday evening to allow unrestricted military use of its AI, threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act and label the company a supply ch
Wayve raises $1.2B from Nvidia, Uber, three automakers
U.K. self-driving startup Wayve raised $1.2 billion from Nvidia, Uber, Microsoft, and three automakers, with an additional $300 million from Uber contingent on launching robotaxis in London, pushing i
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