Top 10 AI News

A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses are reportedly being delayed due to a backlog at the U.S. Commerce Department, potentially impacting the company’s ability to supply chips to customers.

Google bets on STAN, an Indian social gaming platform
Google is investing in STAN, an Indian social gaming platform, as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the country’s growing gaming market.

From Meta’s massive offers to Anthropic’s massive valuation, does AI have a ceiling?
A discussion on the rapid growth in AI company valuations, including Meta’s aggressive hiring and Anthropic’s soaring worth, and whether the AI industry is approaching a ceiling.

More details emerge on how Windsurf’s VCs and founders got paid from the Google deal
New information has surfaced about the financial arrangements for Windsurf’s venture capitalists and founders following the company’s deal with Google.

Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M+ to build AI agents across verticals
Fundamental Research Labs has raised over $30 million to develop AI agents that can be applied across various industry sectors.

OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
OpenAI has reportedly secured $8.3 billion in new funding, bringing its valuation to $300 billion, as the company continues to lead in AI research and development.

The new face of defense tech — Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries — takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries will be featured at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, highlighting the intersection of AI and defense technology.

Vast Data in talks with Alphabet’s CapitalG, Nvidia to fund round at up to $30B valuation
Vast Data is reportedly in discussions with Alphabet’s CapitalG and Nvidia to raise funding at a valuation of up to $30 billion.

Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel
Google has launched Gemini Deep Think AI, a new reasoning model designed to test multiple ideas in parallel, enhancing the company’s AI capabilities.

Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M
SixSense, a semiconductor AI startup founded by women, has raised $8.5 million to further develop its technology and expand its market reach.

Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations
Amazon’s CEO has announced plans to introduce advertisements into Alexa+ conversations, aiming to monetize the popular voice assistant platform.

What’s the real cost of chasing AGI? Power consolidation is just the start, says the AI Now Institute.
The AI Now Institute discusses the broader implications of the race toward artificial general intelligence, including power consolidation and societal impact.

Reddit revenue soars as it bets on AI and advertising
Reddit’s revenue has surged as the company invests heavily in AI and advertising, signaling a shift in its business strategy.

Apple plans to ‘significantly’ grow AI investments, Cook says
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced plans to significantly increase the company’s investments in artificial intelligence.

Enterprises prefer Anthropic’s AI models over anyone else’s, including OpenAI’s
A new report shows that enterprises are increasingly choosing Anthropic’s AI models over competitors, including those from OpenAI.

Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines
Public queries made to ChatGPT are being indexed by search engines like Google, raising privacy and data security concerns.

Design and development shop the Iconfactory is selling some apps — and AI is partially to blame
The Iconfactory, a design and development studio, is selling some of its apps, citing the impact of AI on the app market as a contributing factor.

Quora’s Poe releases a developer API with access to a bouquet of AI models
Quora’s Poe platform has launched a developer API, providing access to a variety of AI models for easier integration into applications.

OpenAI to launch AI data center in Norway, its first in Europe
OpenAI is set to open its first European AI data center in Norway, marking a significant expansion of its infrastructure on the continent.

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot, including its features, capabilities, and recent updates.