AI Trade Reversal Pierces Asia’s Star Picks-and-Shovels Stocks
Bloomberg · +3 outlets
DeepSeek releases updated AI model it says is faster and leaner, escalating rivalry with OpenAI and Anthropic
The Chinese lab's update intensifies competition with US frontier labs and domestic Chinese rivals on efficiency rather than scale.
Bloomberg · +2 outlets
Websites are closing their doors to AI agents
Publishers and site owners are deploying defenses against agents that scrape and transact on their behalf without permission.
The Verge · +13 outlets
PBOC deputy governor urges greater private-sector role in sovereign debt restructuring
Rising borrowing costs are increasing debt-servicing burdens for developing countries, pushing Beijing to seek broader creditor participation.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets
Zelenskyy says Starlink speed restrictions on Ukraine look deliberate, not technical
The accusation adds political weight to questions about SpaceX's control over battlefield connectivity in Ukraine.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets
Meta cuts terms language that suggested it could scrape news sites for AI training
The retreat follows publisher backlash over terms widely read as permission to harvest their content for AI models.
The Verge · +8 outlets
SpaceX pushes to become a major US wireless carrier with spectrum deal
Starlink's planned entry into mobile service would challenge AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon directly.
The Verge · +14 outlets
The EV Bust Creating a New Battery Boom
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
TikTok bans account tied to Alex Gibney's Musk documentary ahead of wider release
The removal of the film's promotional account raises questions about platform moderation of content critical of X owner Elon Musk.
The Verge · +1 outlets
AI hyperscalers look to fix their 'storytelling problem' with investors
As capital spending soars, hyperscalers are working to frame AI investment payoffs for skeptical markets.
WSJ · +13 outlets
Roger Ver/UK YouTube: Brits may be charged a fee to watch YouTube
Reported fee proposals would mark a shift toward paid access for a platform long built on free, ad-supported viewing in the UK.
The Verge
Circle's bank reliance grows as ECB moves to scrap deposit rule
Stablecoin issuers face shifting reserve rules as European regulators rethink deposit treatment.
Forbes · +1 outlets
Nvidia partner GMI Cloud calls CoreWeave's 15% yield 'insane'
The remark highlights investor unease over the financing structures underpinning AI cloud capacity buildouts.
Bloomberg.com · +3 outlets
Elon Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaway
The 2024 swing-state giveaway drew legal challenges over whether paying registered voters was lawful.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Midterm money takeaways: Democrats hold candidate cash edge while Republicans have Musk
Fundraising patterns show divergent reliance on small-dollar donors versus a single mega-donor.
CNBC · +5 outlets
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits London with big checks and a blunt message
Huang's UK trip underscores Nvidia's push to lock in AI infrastructure partners and customers abroad.
CNBC · +1 outlets
Apple's HomeView adds formatting tools that threaten online recipe writers
Apple's recipe extraction features could further erode traffic and revenue for food publishers.
The Verge
Woodside pauses Scarborough pre-commissioning after Greenpeace protesters board platform
The disruption hits work on one of Australia's largest gas projects amid ongoing climate protests.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets