Top 10 AI News
UAE’s AI University Aims to Become Stanford of the Gulf
Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI is focused on building an engineering pipeline, incubating homegrown startups, and hypercharging the region’s AI development.
Workday Gives Lackluster Growth Outlook Despite New AI Tools
Workday, a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications, has released new AI tools but forecasts a slower growth outlook, reflecting challenges in the competitive tech sector.
25 African Startups to Watch in 2025
These solutions-oriented companies are focused on tackling regional challenges including health care, food storage, and banking services.
Apple Plans Glasses for 2026 as Part of AI Push, Nixes Watch With Camera
Apple is planning to launch smart glasses in 2026 as part of its AI strategy, while shelving plans for a smartwatch with a built-in camera.
AI Startup Anthropic Releases More Powerful Opus Model After Delay
Anthropic, an AI startup, has launched its more advanced Opus model after a brief delay, aiming to compete with leading AI platforms.
Google Faces Antitrust Investigation Over Deal for AI-Fueled Chatbots
Google is under antitrust scrutiny for its agreements related to AI-powered chatbot technology, raising questions about competition in the AI sector.
Carney Looks to AI for Savings as Canada’s Budget Pressures Mount
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney is turning to AI-driven solutions to help address growing budgetary pressures and improve government efficiency.
OpenAI Eyes Stargate Data Centers for AI in Asia-Pacific
OpenAI is planning to expand its Stargate data centers in the Asia-Pacific region to support the growing demand for AI infrastructure.
OpenAI Announces Stargate Data Center Expansion in Abu Dhabi
OpenAI has announced the expansion of its Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi, furthering its global AI infrastructure footprint.
Silicon Valley Is Coming for the Pentagon’s $1 Trillion Budget
The Trump administration is encouraging startups to help remake the US military, setting the stage for a battle over the world’s largest defense budget.
What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Can Learn From Israeli Air Defenses
An exclusive look at Israel’s upgraded air defense system reveals lessons for the US as it considers developing a missile shield.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese upstart DeepSeek claims its rival to ChatGPT operates at a fraction of the cost, raising questions about the rationale for high AI budgets.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
Analysis of data from US homes shows a strong link between proximity to data centers and high levels of power distortions, highlighting the energy demands of AI.
AI Advances Are Accelerating, and We’re Not Ready
The rapid acceleration of AI advancements could have massive economic and societal impacts, and experts warn that society is not prepared for the changes ahead.
YouTube Poaches Disney Official, Triggering Lawsuit Against Video Service
YouTube has hired a top Disney executive to oversee global media and sports, prompting a lawsuit from Disney over the move.
Why Microsoft Just Signed a Deal for Green Cement
Microsoft has entered into an agreement for green cement as part of its sustainability initiatives, aiming to reduce its environmental impact.
AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything
The AI industry’s insatiable appetite for resources is driving demand for more data, chips, real estate, power, and water, reshaping global supply chains.
Why AI Is So Expensive
The high costs of artificial intelligence are driven by the need for advanced hardware, massive data sets, and significant energy consumption.
AI Can Write, But Is It Any Good at Picking Stocks?
AI systems are increasingly being used to write reports and analyze data, but their effectiveness at picking winning stocks remains under scrutiny.
