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Fear and Loathing Among the Haves and Have Mores in San Francisco
The gold-rush city’s vibe has turned angry as the AI boom creates a new K-shaped economy.
Anthropic CEO Meets Trump Administration Officials as Feud Thaws
The White House is racing to prepare for Anthropic’s latest AI model, Mythos, which the firm says could pose cybersecurity risks.
A Factory That Runs on Recycled EV Batteries
Plus, Dairy Queen’s chatbot, the NYSE embraces crypto and the Bezos vs. Musk space race.
Three Reasons AI Is Now More Reliable Than Ever
By their nature, AI models hallucinate and generate inconsistent answers—so why are they suddenly useful enough to get real work done?
Anthropic CEO Lands White House Meeting as Feud Thaws
The Friday meeting comes ahead of the release of Mythos, Anthropic’s latest AI model.
The Mystery of Why You Can’t Buy a Mac Mini Right Now
The scarcity of Apple’s littlest Mac comes at a time of high interest from AI power users and a potential product refresh.
Sam Altman’s Side Hustles Blur the Line Between OpenAI’s Interests and His Own
Ahead of a planned IPO, Altman’s personal investments remain opaque, making it hard to spot any conflicts.
An Investor Dared Him to Quit School. Now He’s Building a $1.5 Billion AI Startup.
Matan Grinberg’s Factory, which offers autonomous coding tools, is competing with the likes of Anthropic, OpenAI and Cursor.
Australian Design Startup Canva Avoiding Tech-Sector Layoffs
The design-software developer’s profitability has helped it avoid the large-scale layoffs seen at other tech companies as it builds toward a U.S. stock-market listing, its CEO said.
Anthropic Expands U.K. Operations as Claude Demand Grows
The company secured office space in London’s Knowledge Quarter at Regent’s Place for about 800 people.
Grab Looks to AI Robots to Deliver Your Meal
SoftBank-backed Grab is investing in robotics and artificial intelligence as it takes on competitors across the region, says CEO Anthony Tan.
Next Time You Order a Dairy Queen Blizzard, You May Be Talking to AI
The restaurant chain joined other eateries in deploying chatbots to take orders at drive-throughs.
Chip Maker TSMC Is More Bullish Than Ever on AI, Despite Iran War
The Taiwan company expects revenue to grow by more than 30% and played down the risk of war-related disruptions to the supply chain.
Altman Attack Suspect Called for ‘Luigi-ing Tech CEOs’ in Online Messages
Law enforcement is highlighting recent alleged copycats of Luigi Mangione, the accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer.
Opinion America’s Success Against Iran May Prove a Distraction
Ukraine gives us a preview of the future of warfare. Our leaders would be wise to learn its lessons.
For Its Next Act, Allbirds Makes an Unlikely Pivot From Shoes to AI
The company known for eco-friendly wool sneakers just raised $50 million for its next chapter—a head-spinning move to capitalize on the artificial-intelligence boom.
Jane Street Invests $1 Billion in CoreWeave
Jane Street invested $1 billion in CoreWeave and signed a $6 billion deal with the cloud computing company to use its AI cloud platform.
Snap to Cut 16% of Workforce as It Seeks Profitability
The social-media company is planning to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions to enable it to increase efficiency and pursue profitable growth, its chief executive said.
The Bezos vs. Musk Space Race Is Heating Up
Bezos-founded companies are pushing ahead in satellite connections and rocket launches, businesses that SpaceX has long dominated.
Maine Lawmakers Pass Ban on Large Data Centers
The bill, which blocks centers that draw over 20 megawatts of power until late 2027, is headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills.
Elon Musk’s xAI Sued by NAACP Over Memphis Data Center
The lawsuit alleges that xAI’s efforts to power its data centers in Tennessee and Mississippi are creating a health risk for local residents.
AI Is Getting Smarter. Catching Its Mistakes Is Getting Harder.
As chatbots and agents grow more powerful and ubiquitous, recognizing the moments when they go rogue can be tricky.
Sam Altman Attack Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
A Texas man accused of throwing an incendiary device at the OpenAI CEO’s home faces attempted murder and arson charges.
