Top 10 AI News
Pony AI Earnings Put Investors on Alert for Robotaxi Expansion
Pony AI’s latest earnings have drawn attention from investors as the company signals plans for further expansion in the robotaxi sector, highlighting the growing competition and innovation in autonomous vehicle technology.
Google Decided Against Offering Publishers Options in AI Search
Internal documents reveal Google drew a “hard red line” by not allowing web publishers to opt out of having their content used in AI-powered search, raising concerns among media organizations about data usage and control.
Anthropic Is Trying to Win the AI Race Without Losing Its Soul
Dario Amodei, once an academic, now leads Anthropic, a $61 billion AI startup, as it seeks to balance rapid growth with ethical considerations in the competitive artificial intelligence landscape.
Aramco, Saudi Telecom Join Sequoia in Backing US-Based Startup Graphiant
Saudi Aramco and Saudi Telecom have joined Sequoia Capital in investing in Graphiant, a US-based startup focused on next-generation networking solutions, signaling increased global interest in AI-driven infrastructure.
Microsoft Is Bringing Elon Musk’s AI Models to Its Cloud
Microsoft is integrating AI models developed by Elon Musk’s companies into its cloud platform, expanding its AI offerings and intensifying competition with other tech giants in the cloud and AI sectors.
Nvidia, UAE’s MGX Plan to Build Europe’s Largest Data Center
Nvidia and UAE’s MGX have announced plans to construct what will be Europe’s largest data center, aiming to support the continent’s growing demand for AI computing power and digital infrastructure.
Cathie Wood Says Trump’s Tariff War May Free Up Markets
Ark Investment CEO Cathie Wood suggests that the ongoing tariff war under Trump’s administration could ultimately lead to more open markets, despite short-term volatility in the tech and AI sectors.
Xiaomi Aims to Spend $7 Billion on Building Own Chip This Decade
Xiaomi has announced plans to invest $7 billion over the next decade to develop its own semiconductor chips, aiming to reduce reliance on external suppliers and strengthen its position in the AI and smartphone markets.
Silicon Valley Is Coming for the Pentagon’s $1 Trillion Budget
The Trump administration is encouraging startups to help modernize the US military, setting the stage for a major shift in how the Pentagon allocates its massive defense budget, with a focus on AI and advanced technologies.
What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Can Learn From Israeli Air Defenses
An in-depth look at Israel’s upgraded air defense system offers lessons for the US as it considers developing its own missile shield, with implications for AI-driven military technology.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese AI platform DeepSeek claims its rival to ChatGPT operates at a fraction of the cost, prompting industry-wide questions about the sustainability of current AI spending levels.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
A new analysis shows a strong link between the proximity of US homes to data centers and increased power distortions, underscoring the massive energy demands of AI infrastructure.
America’s Leading Alien Hunters Depend on AI to Speed Their Search
Harvard’s Galileo Project is using advanced AI sky scanner software to accelerate the search for extraterrestrial life, attracting attention from both academia and the Pentagon.
Trump’s Mideast Chips Deals Imperil US National Security, Democrats Warn
Democrats have raised concerns that recent chip deals in the Middle East, promoted by the Trump administration, could threaten US national security by increasing foreign influence in critical technology sectors.
Apple Must Resolve ‘Fortnite’ Return or Answer for It to Judge
A judge has ordered Apple to resolve the return of Fortnite to its App Store or face further legal scrutiny, a case with implications for app store policies and the broader tech ecosystem.
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, creating new challenges for infrastructure and sustainability worldwide.
Why AI Is So Expensive
A look at the high costs associated with developing and deploying artificial intelligence, from hardware and data to energy and talent, and what it means for the future of the industry.
AI Can Write, But Is It Any Good at Picking Stocks?
As AI systems become more capable of generating text, questions remain about their effectiveness in financial markets, particularly in stock picking and investment strategies.