Top 10 AI News
Large AI Projects Present $1.8 Trillion Capital Pool for Private Credit
Major artificial intelligence projects are creating a $1.8 trillion opportunity for private credit investors, as the scale and capital needs of these ventures continue to grow rapidly.
Uncork Raises $300 Million to Find the Next Poshmark, Postmates
Venture firm Uncork Capital has raised $300 million to invest in early-stage startups, with founder Jeff Clavier stepping back from his managing partner role but remaining at the firm.
Elon Musk Lost 25% of Fortune During His Quest to Gut the US Government
Tesla CEO Elon Musk saw his wealth drop by 25% as he took on an unprecedented role in slashing federal bureaucracy under President Trump, impacting Tesla’s performance.
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Plots Next Act After Assets Double in Four Years
Abu Dhabi’s state holding company ADQ is planning its next phase of growth after doubling its assets in just four years, signaling a new era for the region’s investment landscape.
Altman-Backed Startup Rolls Out Eyeball-Scanning Tech Across US
A startup supported by Sam Altman is expanding its eyeball-scanning technology across the United States, aiming to revolutionize identity verification and data security.
Google Places Ads Inside Chatbot Conversations With AI Startups
Google is experimenting with placing advertisements inside chatbot conversations, partnering with AI startups to explore new monetization strategies for conversational AI.
Meta Jumps on Resilient Ad Sales, Plans to Navigate Tariffs
Meta’s quarterly revenue exceeded estimates thanks to stable advertising sales, and the company is preparing strategies to handle potential new tariffs.
Microsoft Shares Surge on Strong Quarterly Cloud Growth
Microsoft’s stock price jumped after the company reported robust revenue growth in its cloud computing division, highlighting the ongoing demand for cloud services.
Visa CEO Says AI Shopping to Push Advertising, Payments to Adapt
Visa’s CEO predicts that the rise of AI-driven shopping will force both advertising and payment industries to evolve, as consumer behaviors shift with new technology.
What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Can Learn From Israeli Air Defenses
An in-depth look at Israel’s advanced air defense system reveals key lessons for the US as it considers developing its own missile shield, dubbed the ‘Golden Dome’.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese AI platform DeepSeek claims its ChatGPT rival operates at a fraction of the cost, prompting a reevaluation of the massive budgets allocated to AI development.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
A new analysis shows that the energy demands of AI data centers are causing significant power distortions for millions of US homes, especially near urban and rural data hubs.
Masayoshi Son’s Quest to Become the Next Nvidia
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is planning a $100 billion investment in the US, aiming to transform his company into a major player in the AI hardware space, similar to Nvidia.
How 12 Climate Tech Startups Are Shaping the Energy Transition in a Turbulent World
Winners of BloombergNEF’s annual Pioneers awards are deploying next-generation climate solutions, driving innovation in the global energy transition.
100 Moments You Might Have Missed From Trump’s First 100 Days
A look back at the most surprising and overlooked events from President Trump’s first 100 days in office, highlighting key moments that shaped his administration.
US Weighs Easing Nvidia Chip Curbs on UAE as Trump Plans Visit
The US government is considering relaxing restrictions on Nvidia chip exports to the UAE, coinciding with an upcoming visit by President Trump.
Microsoft Raises Prices on Xbox, Games Amid Trade War
Microsoft is increasing prices on Xbox consoles and games in response to ongoing trade tensions, reflecting the impact of tariffs on the tech industry.
US Stocks Gain for Eighth Day, Close to Erasing Post-Tariff Rout
US stocks rallied for the eighth consecutive day, nearly recovering from losses triggered by recent tariff announcements.
AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything
The rapid expansion of AI is driving unprecedented demand for data, chips, real estate, power, and water, straining global resources and infrastructure.
Why AI Is So Expensive
A deep dive into the high costs of artificial intelligence, from hardware and data to energy