Archive snapshot · Economy
Mon, Oct 12, 3:16 AM ET
Amazon in talks to acquire AI startup Decart for around $7 billion
If completed, the deal would be one of Amazon's largest AI acquisitions as it races to build out generative video and model capabilities.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
IMF chief warns of 'slow-moving tsunami' from AI on jobs and taxes
The IMF is urging policymakers to rethink education and tax systems as AI reshapes labor markets, adding a multilateral voice to the AI-disruption debate.
Bloomberg · +7 outlets
DBS CEO says market is repricing risks on AI-related financing
DBS's chief executive expects the repricing to impose more discipline on lending for the AI buildout, a signal of caution from a major Asian bank.
Bloomberg · +12 outlets
Bain's Bridge Data Centres in talks to more than double loan to $6.6 billion
The deal would rank among the largest data center financings in Asia, underscoring the scale of borrowing tied to AI infrastructure.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets
TikTok and Microsoft executives warn AI hype is outpacing the technology's maturity
The tech leaders argued cybersecurity is a bigger near-term concern than AI developing too quickly, pushing back on industry exuberance.
Bloomberg
Beijing police open criminal probe into companies tied to wealth manager CreditEase
The investigation into suspected illegal financial activities adds to scrutiny of China's wealth management sector.
Bloomberg
IIF CEO warns advanced economy debt will keep rising on heavy borrowing and AI investment
The Institute of International Finance sees government deficits and private AI infrastructure spending together pushing debt levels higher.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Is AI Crowding Everyone Else Out of the Bond Market?
Hundreds of billions in borrowing for data centers and chips is reshaping the bond market, raising questions about crowding out other issuers.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Apple sets October 13 smart home launch; HomeView hub expected mid-November
Apple is preparing a 'Welcome Home' event with refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod mini plus a new smart home hub, its biggest push into the connected home.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Suzhou Dongshan Precision gauges demand for $2 billion to $3 billion Hong Kong listing
The printed circuit board maker's potential listing is the latest sign of AI hardware suppliers tapping Hong Kong equity markets.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets
Firmus Grid IPO collapse wipes around $700 million off early backer Maas Group's value
Maas shares extended a five-day slide after Jefferies downgraded the stock following the unraveling of the data center firm's listing.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets
Silicon Valley figures adopt Trump's push to rebrand AI as 'super intelligence'
Parts of the tech industry are aligning with the White House's terminology shift even as the broader public sticks with 'AI'.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Xpeng says it can adapt its driver-assistance software to European roads with little data
The Chinese automaker's claim suggests a faster path to exporting advanced driver-assistance features to new markets.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
AI safety evaluation firms step into the spotlight as models proliferate
Third-party safety and evaluation organizations are gaining prominence as governments and labs seek independent scrutiny of AI systems.
CNBC · +1 outlets
Creator Dhar Mann outlines Hollywood studio partnerships and Creator City plans in Los Angeles
The YouTuber with 170 million followers said he aims to launch a new series every month and is building a creator-focused production hub.
Variety · +3 outlets
Mipcom 2026 puts AI, microdramas and global content strategy at the center of TV industry talks
More than 10,000 participants from over 100 countries are attending the market as AI and short-form formats reshape programming strategies.
Forbes · +3 outlets
TF1 brings 'Taskmaster' and 'Holey Moley' to France in premium unscripted push
The French broadcaster is betting on proven international formats as it expands its unscripted slate.
Variety · +1 outlets
Vurt bets vertical video can stand as a genre of its own
The company argues vertical content deserves distinct treatment as established streamers experiment with short-form formats.
The Verge · +1 outlets

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