Stripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Acquire AI Startup OpenRouter
Bloomberg reports the acquisition values OpenRouter, which offers access to over 400 AI models, at more than $7 billion.
The Decoder · +7 outlets
Anthropic CEO Says AI Backlash Reflects a 'Crisis of Trust', Rejects Claim His Warnings Fuel It
Dario Amodei pushes back against claims of pessimism, arguing the industry faces a trust problem, not a hype problem.
AI News & Artificial Intelligence · +13 outlets
OpenAI Disbands Its Preparedness Team for Catastrophic AI Risk
The team evaluating catastrophic risks from OpenAI's own models was shut down and work reassigned, with several safety staff leaving.
The Decoder · +14 outlets
Alibaba to Sell Gaming Unit for $1.5 Billion, Shifts Focus to AI
Alibaba continues its strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence and cloud computing by divesting its gaming business.
Proactive financial news · +12 outlets
Anthropic Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Decart AI for About $6 Billion
The potential acquisition would give Anthropic access to Decart's AI research and talent, beating Nvidia to the deal.
Pulse 2.0 · +14 outlets
AI and Data Centers Emerge as Top US Campaign Topics, Appearing in Nearly 40% of Races
AI and data center issues like electricity costs have leapfrogged traditional topics such as Israel and racism in campaign conversations.
The Decoder · +14 outlets
Nvidia Scales Back Funding Guarantee for Ohio OpenAI Data Center
A report details reduced financial commitments from Nvidia for the planned data center project linked to OpenAI.
The Indian Express · +14 outlets
Anthropic Unveils Invisible Text Watermarking System for Claude AI
Anthropic details how its new watermarking system will work to identify AI-generated text, sparking user concerns about detection.
Adgully.com · +14 outlets
Alibaba Overtakes Google and Meta With 3 Billion AI Model Downloads
Alibaba's Qwen open-weight models have surged in downloads, with Apple reportedly partnering with Alibaba for a China AI model.
PYMNTS.com · +14 outlets
Global AI Investment Hits $1 Trillion in 2026, Goldman Sachs Forecasts 1.4% of GDP by 2028
Goldman Sachs highlights unprecedented capital spending on AI infrastructure and its growing share of the global economy.
The Economic Times · +9 outlets
Anthropic's Bio-Weapons Filter Was Down for Nearly a Year, Exposing 133 Million Requests
A safety report reveals Anthropic's internal filter for biological and chemical weapons risks was inactive for almost a year, affecting contractor workflows.
The Decoder · +1 outlets
SpaceX Closes $60B Cursor Deal, Locking Top AI Coding Tool Into Musk's Orbit
SpaceX secures a massive deal with Cursor, an AI coding tool, potentially influencing the competitive landscape for AI-assisted development.
Gagadget.com · +14 outlets
Google Lets Users Remove Visible Watermarks from Gemini Creations
Google's new feature allows removal of watermarks from AI-generated images, raising questions about content attribution.
Business Standard · +14 outlets
Riot Platforms Signs $9 Billion Compute Deal With Anthropic
Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms pivots to AI compute, signing a major deal with Anthropic, signaling convergence of crypto and AI infrastructure.
fool.com · +14 outlets
US-Made AI Chip Found Inside Russia's New Cruise Missile
Discovery of a US-manufactured AI chip in Russian military hardware raises concerns about export controls and sanctions enforcement.
The Defense Post · +14 outlets
Ontario Says AI Data Centers Must Pay Their Own Power Costs
As data center energy demands surge, Ontario rules that centers must cover power costs, while US states also rethink incentives.
NOW Toronto · +14 outlets
US Warns Partners They Must Pick Sides in AI Race With China
The US signals its allies must choose between American and Chinese AI ecosystems, escalating tech bloc tensions.
The Economic Times · +8 outlets
First Anti-AI Protester Sent to Jail Urges Tech CEOs to 'Regain Your Humanity'
A protester jailed for anti-AI activities delivers a message to OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta about the human cost of AI development.
NDTV · +2 outlets