Trump and Xi meet as AI competition and tech restrictions dominate the agenda
The summit tests whether Washington can still leverage export controls and AI policy as Chinese open-weight models close the gap.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Meta unveils palm-sized Charm device for its Muse AI assistant, pushing deeper into AI hardware
Meta is betting on dedicated AI hardware and its fast-growing Muse assistant as a new chapter beyond social media.
Bloomberg · +9 outlets
Trump-Xi Summit, Oracle Buildout Hits New Hurdle
Bloomberg · +2 outlets
Oracle cites force majeure on New Mexico data center as costs and local opposition mount
The notice to developer Blue Owl Capital signals rising friction between AI data center buildouts and regulators and communities.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Qualcomm renews global licensing pact with Apple starting April 2027
The renewal keeps Apple as a customer for now, easing uncertainty over a key royalty stream.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Texas attorney general probes hundreds of data centers over water-use reporting
The inquiry adds state-level scrutiny to data center growth already facing local opposition over resource consumption.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets
BlackRock and IFM consortium in exclusive talks for $25 billion Stack data center deal in Asia Pacific
The potential acquisition underscores investor appetite for AI-driven data center capacity across the region.
Bloomberg · +7 outlets
Dutch PM says he has discussed MATCH Act with Trump as ASML China sales face new limits
The talks point to further export restrictions on chipmaking equipment sold to China.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
Nscale IPO tests whether neoclouds are more than AI middlemen
The listing is an early market verdict on the economics of AI-focused cloud providers.
Bloomberg.com · +1 outlets
Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger combines Yellowstone, Harry Potter and DC under one roof
The deal would create a media giant, with the Trump-CNN dispute looming over Paramount's governance plans.
Variety · +9 outlets
AI evaluators face ideological bias scrutiny from Trump administration and industry
The niche safety-assessment field is now central to a debate that could shape AI regulation and markets.
Bloomberg
Nvidia-backed Firmus plans $5 billion IPO despite forecast $77 million loss
The AI infrastructure firm is testing investor tolerance for losses ahead of an Australian listing.
Forbes · +4 outlets
Vinod Khosla says US cannot slow AI, concedes industry fumbled its messaging
The investor argues slowing development would cede strategic advantage to China.
Bloomberg
Google Gemini can place calls to local businesses for reservations and stock checks
The early Pixel experiment delegates routine errands to an AI agent, a step toward autonomous consumer assistants.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube locks Coachella rights through 2030 and unveils Shorts microdrama push and AI music tools
The renewal extends a nearly 15-year festival partnership alongside new creator-focused product launches.
Variety · +4 outlets
Developers say Meta's Muse will hand over its entire filesystem with little prompting
The reports raise security questions as Meta pushes its consumer AI agent to a mass audience.
The Verge · +4 outlets
Chinese automakers loom over US auto industry as Trump and Xi meet
Trade talks could open a politically fraught path for Chinese vehicle brands in the US market.
CNBC
BNP Paribas extends Google Cloud AI partnership for five years
The bank is betting on AI to lift efficiency in credit memo work and other operations.
Bloomberg