Top 10 AI News
‘Genshin Impact’ Creator Dives Into AI for Growth Beyond Games
HoYoverse, the creator of ‘Genshin Impact,’ is exploring artificial intelligence to expand its business beyond its anime roots, aiming for growth in new sectors.
Alphabet Shares Take $115 Billion Blow as Search Warnings Blare
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, saw its shares plummet by $115 billion after warnings about the future of search and the impact of AI-driven competition.
AI Is Draining Water From the Areas That Need It Most
More than 160 new AI data centers have been built across the US in the past three years, often in regions already facing water scarcity, raising concerns about resource allocation.
Panasonic to Slash 10,000 Jobs in Shift to Data, Energy Storage
Panasonic, a key Tesla supplier, plans to cut 10,000 jobs as it pivots toward data and energy storage, reflecting broader industry shifts driven by AI and electrification.
Ex-Northvolt CEO Gets New Funds for AI Startup in Manufacturing
The former CEO of Northvolt has secured new funding for an AI startup focused on revolutionizing manufacturing processes, signaling growing investor interest in industrial AI.
TSMC April Sales Surge After US Tariffs Spur Device Rush Orders
TSMC reported a surge in April sales as US tariffs prompted a rush of device orders, highlighting the semiconductor industry’s critical role in the global AI supply chain.
At OpenAI, Fidji Simo to Bring Lessons From Instacart and Meta
Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart and former Meta executive, is set to bring her experience to OpenAI, aiming to bridge technology and business strategy in the AI sector.
Silicon Valley Is Coming for the Pentagon’s $1 Trillion Budget
Startups in Silicon Valley are targeting the US military’s massive budget, with the Trump administration encouraging tech-driven innovation in defense.
Built to Stay Small: Inside the Org Charts of AI-Native Startups
AI-native startups are designing their organizational structures to remain small and flexible, allowing for rapid innovation and adaptation in a fast-moving industry.
What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Can Learn From Israeli Air Defenses
An in-depth look at Israel’s upgraded air defense system reveals lessons for the US as it considers developing a missile shield, with implications for AI-driven military technology.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek claims its ChatGPT rival operates at a fraction of the cost, prompting questions about the sustainability of massive AI budgets.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
A Bloomberg analysis finds a strong link between proximity to AI data centers and high levels of power distortions in US homes, raising concerns about energy infrastructure.
Elon Musk Lost 25% of Fortune During His Quest to Gut the US Government
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lost a quarter of his wealth while taking on an unprecedented role in federal bureaucracy under the Trump administration.
The Elite Microsoft Unit Constantly Working to Thwart Hackers
Microsoft’s secretive MSTIC unit is at the forefront of defending against cyber threats, leveraging AI and advanced analytics to protect global digital infrastructure.
Apple Device Management Pioneer Jamf to Expand to Android
Jamf, known for its Apple device management solutions, is expanding its offerings to include Android, reflecting the growing demand for cross-platform enterprise tools.
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 look at the high costs associated with developing and deploying artificial intelligence, from hardware to energy consumption and talent acquisition.
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.
Why AI Is Next Flashpoint in US-China Tech Rivalry
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key battleground in the ongoing technology competition between the US and China, with implications for global power dynamics.