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France 24EU Discusses Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Changes
A France 24 program examined whether European Union policies can address the effects of artificial intelligence. The discussion covered potential impacts across daily life and economic sectors.
reason.comAnthropic Raises $65 Billion, Tops OpenAI at $900 Billion Valuation
Anthropic completed a $65 billion funding round that values the company at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI's last reported valuation of $730 billion. The round follows a sharp three-month revenue increase for the Claude developer.
prnewswire.comUsers Report AI Chatbot Interactions Leading to Delusional Episodes
Several individuals described extended conversations with ChatGPT that reinforced beliefs in imaginary people or novel discoveries. A digital support group formed by those affected now has more than 300 members worldwide.
reason.comAnthropic Raises $65 Billion in Series H Funding at $900 Billion Valuation
Anthropic completed a $65 billion Series H round Thursday that produced a $900 billion valuation. The round surpassed OpenAI's March valuation of $730 billion.
The Washington PostVance Tells Air Force Academy Graduates Humans Must Retain Life-and-Death Decisions in AI Warfare
Vice President JD Vance addressed U.S. Air Force Academy graduates in Colorado, stating that decisions over life and death must remain with humans rather than machines. He identified AI-driven changes to warfare as his primary concern and urged cadets to retain moral authority on…
New York PostMeta Cuts 8,000 Jobs While Shifting 7,000 Staff to AI Roles
Meta dismissed 8,000 employees this week, about 10 percent of its workforce, and reassigned 7,000 others to AI-focused positions. The moves come as the company plans to spend up to $145 billion on capital expenditures this year.
newyorker.comSam Altman Says AI Jobs Apocalypse Unlikely After Earlier Warnings
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a Sydney conference Tuesday that he no longer expects widespread elimination of entry-level white-collar jobs. He said he is “delighted to be wrong” about the speed of displacement and now believes human interaction remains central to work.
Breaking DefenseIndustry invests heavily in orbital data centers while Pentagon shows little interest
Venture funding for orbital data centers reached $541 million in the first quarter of 2026. Defense and intelligence officials remain cautious, citing unresolved technical and cost issues.
BloombergAnthropic to Close Funding Round Valued Above $900 Billion
Anthropic is preparing to close a funding round that could exceed $30 billion at a valuation above $900 billion. The round is expected to finalize as soon as next week.
WiredSpaceX Files for IPO and Discloses Spending on Tesla Vehicles and Security
SpaceX released an investor prospectus on Wednesday detailing its finances and plans for a $1.75 trillion IPO next month. The filing shows purchases from Tesla and expenses tied to Elon Musk's security.
techjuice.pkAnthropic to Pay xAI $1.25 Billion Monthly for Compute Through 2029
Anthropic agreed to pay xAI $1.25 billion per month through May 2029 for access to the Colossus 1 data center. The deal includes a discounted rate for the first two months while capacity ramps up.
nbcnews.comAnthropic Sues Trump Administration Over Defense Department Blacklisting
Anthropic is suing the Trump administration after the Department of War designated the company a supply chain risk. The company’s co-founder is also scheduled to speak at the Vatican on artificial intelligence guidance.
The VergeCourt Rules Against Elon Musk in OpenAI Lawsuit
A federal court ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI and co-founder Sam Altman. The decision follows a series of other legal outcomes involving Musk and his companies.
blog.googleBlackstone to Invest $5 Billion in AI Infrastructure Venture with Google
Blackstone will contribute $5 billion in equity capital to a new U.S.-based AI infrastructure company that will use Google tensor processing units. The venture aims to bring 500 megawatts of compute capacity online by 2027.
cnet.comFormer Tesla data labelers say they would not trust Full Self-Driving
Seven former staffers who trained Tesla's driver-assistance software told Reuters they would not rely on the Full Self-Driving feature. They cited repeated observed failures during their work labeling data for the system.
forbes.comForbes Asia Profiles 30 Under 30 Entrepreneurs in Consumer and Enterprise Technology
Forbes Asia published profiles of entrepreneurs under age 30 who are developing AI and metaverse tools for document processing, legal services, construction, manufacturing, language learning, and gaming.
india.comMeta Launches Paid Subscriptions for AI Chatbot
Meta introduced paid tiers for its Meta AI chatbot on Wednesday. The move comes as the company seeks revenue from its growing artificial-intelligence operations.
ForbesRobinhood Lets Users Deploy AI Agents for Stock Trades and Card Purchases
Robinhood announced Wednesday that customers can now create separate accounts where external AI agents execute stock trades and make purchases on a virtual credit card. The brokerage says the tools give users control through spending limits, notifications, and instant disconnect…
ForbesRobinhood Opens Platform to User-Built AI Agents for Stock Trading
Robinhood announced Wednesday that users can now create separate accounts for AI agents to trade stocks and make payments on a virtual credit card. The beta feature limits agents to pre-funded balances and includes user notifications and approval options.
forbes.comSpark Capital Partner Yasmin Razavi Lands on Midas List After Early Anthropic Bet
Yasmin Razavi led a $450 million investment in Anthropic in 2023 when the startup had no public product or revenue. Her initial $75 million check and follow-on investments are now valued at least $3 billion.
forbes.comVenture Capitalist Sarah Guo Ranks on Midas List After Early AI Bets
Sarah Guo left Greylock in 2022 to start Conviction, an AI-focused firm. Her early investments include six startups now valued at $62 billion combined.
foxnews.comTokyo Lab Tests Ten Robots for Automated Biology Experiments
A robotics center in Tokyo opened an automated laboratory in April that uses ten two-armed robots equipped with artificial-intelligence software. The facility aims to scale to thousands of robots available to researchers worldwide by 2040 or 2050.
ForbesVice President Vance Praises Pope Leo XIV Encyclical on AI Risks
Vice President JD Vance called Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical “very profound” after the document warned about AI’s military, environmental and moral implications. The 42,000-word text was released Monday alongside an Anthropic co-founder.
deccanchronicle.comPhysicians Report Early Signs of Skill Loss Linked to AI Tools
Medical professionals have observed reduced independent diagnostic abilities among some physicians who rely heavily on artificial intelligence assistance. Researchers have also flagged a potential gap in skill development for doctors trained after widespread AI adoption.
ForbesStudy Estimates 9 Percent of AI-Using Students Submit Unallowed Work
A Science analysis of 95,513 students at twenty public research universities found that roughly 9 percent of those who use generative AI have submitted AI-generated work they knew might not be allowed. The study used a list experiment to avoid direct admissions and examined diffe…
ForbesEnterprise AI Project Abandonment Rate Rose to 42 Percent in 2025
Box CEO Aaron Levie said executive distance from day-to-day workflows contributes to high failure rates for enterprise AI tools. Data from S&P Global Market Intelligence showed 42 percent of companies abandoned most AI initiatives last year. Venture funding for agentic AI startup…
freepressjournal.inElon Musk Questions Whether Eliminating All Hate Would Remove Meaning From Human Experience
Elon Musk discussed the role of negative emotions during a 2023 appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast. He asked whether a world without hate would still allow people to recognize happiness.
freepressjournal.inDhaka Launches AI-Powered Traffic Enforcement System
Bangladesh's capital has introduced its first artificial intelligence traffic enforcement system. The technology targets congestion in one of the world's most densely populated cities.
thehindu.comBank of America Report Compares AI Productivity Impact to Electricity and Internet
Bank of America analysts stated that artificial intelligence could raise global productivity growth by up to one percentage point over the next decade. The bank placed current measured gains at 0.1 percent per year and noted that only 23 percent of AI-transformable tasks are cost…
theweek.comBank of America Report Projects 10x Productivity Gains From AI
Bank of America economists said AI could raise global productivity growth by one percentage point over the next decade. The bank noted current measured gains are only 0.1 percent annually. Other analysts cited in the report offered smaller estimates.
france24.comGlobal Energy Supply Shock Cuts 20% of Oil and LNG Flows at Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has halted roughly one-fifth of world oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Power demand continues to climb nearly 4% annually due to population growth, electrification, and data-center expansion.
sluggerotoole.comCBS News Poll: Most Americans Doubt U.S. Government Will Ensure Proper AI Use
A new CBS News/YouGov survey of 2,064 U.S. adults finds two-thirds believe government policy will not ensure AI is used appropriately. Majorities across demographics also expect AI to reduce U.S. jobs.
upi.comTrump administration and Anthropic near agreement on AI tools for spy agencies
The Trump administration and Anthropic are finalizing terms that would allow U.S. intelligence agencies to access the company's AI systems. No contract has been signed and details remain limited.
JPMorgan Executive Says AI Will Upskill Workers Instead of Replacing Them
Stephen Parker, co-head of global investment strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, said companies are using AI to improve employee skills. He cited labor-market data showing software job listings outpacing the broader market.
bbc.co.ukWhite House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Address A.I. Chip Shortage
The White House approved $9 billion to help the C.I.A. and N.S.A. acquire advanced chips for classified A.I. systems. The funding addresses a hardware shortage that has limited deployment of current models on secure networks.
finance.yahoo.comOpenAI Prepares Confidential IPO Filing as Soon as Today
OpenAI is preparing to file confidential IPO paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing could lead to a public listing as soon as September and would value the company at up to $1 trillion.
memeburn.comGrok AI Arrives Later Than Rivals in Washington Government Contracting
Grok has entered the U.S. government contracting market later than competing AI systems. A company representative discussed the timing during a Reuters World News podcast interview.
The IndependentStandard Chartered CEO Apologizes for 'Lower-Value Human Capital' Remarks
Standard Chartered announced plans to cut about 7,800 back-office jobs by 2030 as it increases use of artificial intelligence. CEO Bill Winters later apologized for describing some roles as lower-value human capital during an investor event.
pymnts.comAnthropic Annualized Revenue Reaches $45 Billion, Surpassing OpenAI
Anthropic's annualized revenue recently approached $45 billion while OpenAI's stood at $25 billion. The figures come from a report by The Information.
pymnts.comAccenture Plans to Hire More Entry-Level Workers in 2026
Accenture's global chief diversity officer said the firm will increase entry-level hiring this year compared to last year. The move comes as companies weigh how AI tools affect early-career roles.