Anthropic Says Latest Model’s Risks Include Reporting Users to SEC
A spokesperson later said the actions were a result of “highly unusual” instructions for experimental purposes.
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Microsoft Chooses Anthropic as Model Provider to Power GitHub’s New AI Coding Tools
The move reflects Microsoft’s willingness to branch out from OpenAI, whose models Microsoft has the rights to reuse in its products.
OpenAI Confirms UAE Stargate Data Center
The data center will take up one-fifth of the 5 gigawatt-data center campus President Donald Trump announced last week.
Anthropic Releases New Generation of AI Models
The latest models are better at complex, long-running coding tasks and remembering past information, Anthropic says.
Justice Department Reportedly Investigating Google’s Character Deal
In a $2.7 billion deal, Google licensed technology from the AI startup Character.AI and hired many of its employees, including its cofounders.
Altman Shares Plans to Ship 100 Million AI ‘Companions’
Altman told staff that the deal had the potential to add $1 trillion in value to OpenAI, according to the Wall Street Journal report.
Blue Owl Commits More Money to OpenAI Data Center in Texas
Crusoe plans to expand the campus to 400,000 chips for Oracle and OpenAI.
Tesla Shows Off Optimus Robots Doing Chores
It is the most comprehensive of Tesla’s recent Optimus demonstration videos.
Snowflake Hits $1 Billion in Quarterly Revenue for the First Time
While the jury is still out on whether Snowflake can use AI products to spur revenue growth, its business doesn't seem to be affected by President Trump's tariffs.
Coreweave Raises $2 Billion in Upsized High-Yield Bond Offering
The funds will be used partly to repay Coreweave’s outstanding debt.
Microsoft Says Apple Hampered its Efforts to Launch an Xbox Store for iPhones
Microsoft submitted the filing to the judge overseeing a lawsuit brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games against Apple.
Google Starts Testing Ads in ‘AI Mode’ Search
Google is also expanding ads in AI Overviews, its AI-generated answers feature on the main search page, onto desktop in the United States.
OpenAI Acquires Ex-Apple Designer Jony Ive’s AI Device Startup for $6.5 Billion
As part of the deal, Jony Ive and his design firm LoveFrom will take over creative and design control of OpenAI.
Exclusive: Private Credit Dips Toes Into Crypto Loans
Figure Technology sold $50 million crypto-backed loans to a private credit firm.
Nvidia CEO Criticizes U.S. Chip Export Restrictions for China
Jensen Huang says the export controls have allowed Nvidia’s Chinese competitors to step up their efforts and gain market share.
Waymo Hits 10 Million Paid Rides
The company’s partnership with Uber is active in Phoenix and Austin with Atlanta weeks away
Palo Alto Networks Predicts Slowing Revenue Growth
The company predicted revenue would rise less than 14% in the current quarter.
Musk Says xAI Building New Data Center ‘Near’ Memphis
The Information first reported that xAI was looking for a new data center so that it could buy more Nvidia graphics processing units.
Google Taps Warby Parker For Smart Glasses Development
Google said it will invest up to $75 million in product development as part of the deal.
Google Rolls out ‘AI Mode’ in Search to All U.S. Users
Soon, Google Search will also include agentic tools that automate most of the process of booking tickets or buying products online.
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