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investmentexecutive.comfinance6 days ago
SpaceX Shares Reach $161.20 After Public Debut
A Hollywood producer reported holding SpaceX shares purchased about ten years ago. The same investor disclosed earlier positions in several technology companies.
pymnts.comai12 days ago
Gulf Funds Invest in xAI, SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI
Saudi Arabia's PIF and UAE entities have placed billions into U.S. AI companies. The investments coincide with planned public listings for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI.
hackaday.comworld14 days ago
Company Reports Using Full-Year AI Budget in One Quarter
The company stated it spent its entire annual AI allocation during a single quarter. Officials attributed the faster pace to higher code output from developers in India.
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insidermonkey.comai20 days ago
AI company plans London headquarters and $200 million U.K. investment
Runway will establish its European headquarters in London and commit more than $200 million to the U.K. AI sector by the end of 2028. The move follows similar announcements by other U.S. AI firms seeking talent and customers in the city.
ai24 days ago
AI Startups Rise on Forbes Midas List as Venture Funding Shifts
Forbes reported that artificial-intelligence companies now dominate its annual Midas List of top venture investors. The shift reflects larger funding rounds and higher valuations tied to AI technology.
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Forbesai27 days ago
Venture Capitalist John Doerr Calls Artificial Intelligence Underhyped
John Doerr said artificial intelligence represents the largest innovation wave he has seen in four decades of investing. He told The Wall Street Journal that half of Americans already use generative AI tools three years after ChatGPT launched.
businesstoday.inai28 days ago
Bank 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…
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theweek.comai28 days ago
Bank 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.
rte.ietechnology29 days ago
Liquidators Appointed to Kombeara Alcoholic Kombucha Company
Kombeara, the alcoholic kombucha venture founded by Feargal Harrington and Rena Maycock, entered liquidation last week. Maycock’s separate technology company, Chirp Family, received new investment from Ronan Dunne.
pravdareport.comfinance32 days ago
Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Influence AI Investment Trends
Oil prices would need to reach $150 per barrel to affect AI-related investment patterns. A combination of $130 oil and 5.5 percent long-term Treasury yields could produce similar effects.
pymnts.comai32 days ago
Deutsche Bank Analysts Discuss AI Capital Deployment in East and West
Deutsche Bank analysts joined a podcast to examine how different regions are investing in and developing artificial intelligence technology. The discussion focused on capital allocation patterns across geographic areas.
freepressjournal.infinance34 days ago
Local Opposition Stalls 48 Data Center Projects Worth $156 Billion in 2025
Residents in multiple U.S. communities voted against or delayed large data center projects last year. At least 48 projects representing $156 billion in planned investment faced blocks or delays.
Bloombergai38 days ago
Nvidia Shares Rise Extending 20 Percent Rally Over Past Week
Nvidia shares advanced on Thursday continuing gains that have added 20 percent over the past seven days. Investors continued to buy shares of the company amid increased spending on artificial intelligence projects. The stock movement reflects broader market interest in companies…
Abc Newstechnology39 days ago
SoftBank Group Profit Rises Nearly Five-Fold to 5 Trillion Yen
SoftBank Group Corp. reported an annual profit of 5 trillion yen for the fiscal year through March, up from 1.15 trillion yen the previous year. The increase was driven by gains from its investments in artificial intelligence companies. Revenue rose nearly 8 percent to 7.8 trilli…
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South Korea Proposes Plan to Strengthen Shipbuilding Industry
The government on Wednesday proposed three strategies to make South Korea the global leader in shipbuilding. The plan includes investments totaling over 2 trillion won in new technologies, an AI-powered shipyard and autonomous vessels. Officials cited growing global demand for ma…
Forbesfinance41 days ago
Hershey Names Supply Chain a Core Strategic Pillar as New CEO Kirk Tanner Outlines 2026 Priorities
The Hershey Company outlined its strategy at the 2026 Investor Day, naming supply chain excellence as one of three core pillars. New CEO Kirk Tanner highlighted precision demand fulfillment as a competitive advantage while the company navigates cocoa prices that remain nearly 170…
ai41 days ago
Nvidia CEO Tells Carnegie Mellon Graduates AI Infrastructure Will Increase Demand for Trades Workers
Jensen Huang delivered the commencement address to Carnegie Mellon University’s class of 2026, urging electricians, plumbers and builders to seize the AI-driven industrial era. Capital expenditure from the largest U.S. tech firms could reach $700 billion this year while global da…
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Benzingafinance42 days ago
Uber to Invest $10 Billion in Robotaxi Fleet Expansion Starting 2027
Uber Technologies Inc. will allocate $7.5 billion to build a fleet of more than 100,000 vehicles from multiple manufacturers using NVIDIA DRIVE technology and $2.5 billion to take equity stakes in Robotaxi operators. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called the self-driving sector a trillion…
news.mit.eduai43 days ago
USC Renames Computing School After Receiving $200 Million Gift From Nvidia Director Mark Stevens
Billionaire Nvidia board member and USC alumnus Mark Stevens and his wife Mary are donating $200 million for a universitywide artificial intelligence initiative. The gift, one of the largest in the school's 146-year history, will rename the School of Advanced Computing after the…
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flipboard.comai44 days ago
Microsoft Executives Expressed Concerns About OpenAI Partnership in 2017 and 2018
Court documents from the Musk v. Altman trial detail early discussions between Microsoft and OpenAI. Executives weighed the costs of providing compute resources against potential benefits and risks of OpenAI partnering with Amazon. Microsoft announced a $1 billion investment in O…
quantumcomputingreport.comworld45 days ago
EU-Backed Kembara Fund Makes First Investment in Quantum Computing Startup
Kembara, a technology growth fund backed by the EU, announced its first investment in a British startup that builds quantum computers. The deal marks the initial deployment of capital from the fund, which was established to support technology companies. The startup will use the f…
inc42.comfinance46 days agoUpdated
DoorDash Shares Surge 15% After First-Quarter Revenue Jumps 33%
DoorDash reported first-quarter revenue of $4.04 billion, up 33% from a year earlier, and provided upbeat guidance on order growth that exceeded analyst forecasts. The company is investing heavily in technology and global expansion following multiple acquisitions while launching…
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New York Postpolitics52 days ago
Global Military Spending Hits $2.9 Trillion in 2025 Amid Regional Tensions
Global military expenditure reached $2.89 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th straight year of increases despite a U.S. decline linked to halted Ukraine aid. The rise, equivalent to 2.5% of global GDP, reflects growing insecurity and rearmament efforts. Asia-Pacific spending grew a…
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electrek.cotechnology59 days ago
Tesla Agrees to Acquire Unnamed AI Hardware Firm for Up to $2 Billion in Stock and Equity
Tesla disclosed an agreement to acquire an unnamed AI hardware company for up to $2 billion in common stock and equity awards. Approximately $1.8 billion of the deal depends on service conditions and performance milestones. The disclosure appeared in Tesla's Q1 2026 10-Q filing b…
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leftfootforward.orgai59 days ago
Sunak: AI Reduces Youth Hiring, UK Can Lead in Deployment
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated that artificial intelligence is reducing job opportunities for young people in sectors like law and accountancy. He suggested abolishing National Insurance and shifting taxes to corporate profits boosted by AI efficiencies. Sunak, an ad…