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Anthropic Says it Raised $30 Billion
Anthropic says it has raised $30 billion in Series G funding led by Anthropic, led by GIC and Coatue.
Top DOJ Antitrust Enforcer Resigns Following Tensions with Trump Officials
Slater and her deputies had reportedly butted heads with attorney general Pam Bondi.
Anthropic Donates $20 Million to AI Politics Org
The group, Public First, will support candidates who advocate for transparency requirements for AI companies.
Alibaba’s Holiday AI Shopping Campaign Generates 120 Million Orders
Chinese tech giants are fighting a costly battle to promote their AI apps during the country’s biggest holiday season.
Singapore’s Grab Reports First Full-Year Profit
Despite the improvements in earnings over the past year, Nasdaq-listed Grab’s stock has struggled.
Meta’s Auditor Raised Red Flag On Its Data Center Accounting
Ernst & Young did not indicate it disagreed with Meta’s approach, but the designation signals that it was one of the most complex aspects of its audit.
Anthropic Joins Firms Promising Data Centers Won’t Raise Power Prices
Tech companies are trying to defuse backlash over AI’s strain on power grids.
Adam Mosseri: Social Media Not ‘Clinically Addictive’
Mosseri is the first social media executive to testify as plaintiffs try to convince a jury that Meta and YouTube’s product designs are and causes mental health problems.
X Subscriptions Hit $1 Billion in Annualized Revenue, Exec Says
X has ramped up efforts to sell subscriptions after Elon Musk’s acquisition of the site in 2022 coincided with a decline in advertising revenue.
Essilor and Meta Sell 7 Million Smart Glasses in 2025
Essilor had reported a year ago that only 2 million smart glasses had been sold since the product was launched in 2023.
Target Participates in OpenAI Ads Pilot
Brands that advertise through Target’s retail media business will also be able to advertise in ChatGPT.
Ackman Reports Stakes in Amazon and Meta
The investments added to a portfolio that already holds shares of Alphabet and Uber.
Shopify Shares Tumble Amid Software Selloff
The e-commerce software maker has moved quickly to help its merchants sell through new AI-powered shopping features.
Departures Accelerate at Elon Musk’s xAI as Yet Another Cofounder Leaves
The company is going through big changes after SpaceX earlier this month announced a merger with xAI.
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Close Chip-Equipment Loopholes
The push comes after media outlets reported that China has made progress building advanced chip-making equipment using scavenged parts.
Lyft’s Revenue Grows 3% As Legal and Regulatory Reserves Mar Top Line
The company reported 19% growth in bookings for the fourth quarter.
Meta’s Zuckerberg Buys South Florida Home
The home purchase in Indian Creek comes as a one-time tax on billionaires heads to California voters in November.
Spotify’s Revenue Rises 7%, as Ads Fall Again
Spotify executives said the ads business should pick up in the second half of this year.
Another Cofounder of Elon Musk’s xAI Resigns
Wu, who reported to Musk, played a central role in xAI’s core AI model development.
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