Texas halts data center grid connections amid demand surge
Texas governor Greg Abbott has paused new power grid connections for data centers, citing risks to grid reliability as demand exceeds five times the state's peak electricity usage.
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Anthropic Signs $10 Billion Deal With AI Cloud Startup Volta
Anthropic has agreed to a $10 billion deal with AI cloud startup Volta for six years of cloud compute services, according to Bloomberg.
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NVIDIA Joins NSF AI Infrastructure Hubs Initiative
NVIDIA is participating in the NSF’s State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program, which aims to expand AI access for research and education across the U.S. The initiative launched today with a focus on shared resources and collaboration.
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IEEE Report Highlights AI's Role in Reducing R&D Waste
A new report reveals that over one-third of organizations spend 25–40% of their R&D budget on projects that never reach market.
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Apple Seeks Injunction Against OpenAI Over Trade Secrets Allegations
Apple has filed for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI, alleging more former employees may have taken confidential data, with 11 additional ex-employees now under investigation.
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Elon Musk Focuses Half His Time on AI and Robots During Tesla Earnings Calls
Elon Musk now dedicates nearly 50% of his time during Tesla earnings calls to AI and robotics, up from 15%-20% in 2022, according to a new analysis.
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Spotify Integrates Merlin into AI Music Remix Initiative
Spotify announced on Tuesday that Merlin, a licensing partner, has joined its AI music remix and covers project, adding over 30,000 labels to the effort.
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OpenAI Releases Chat Logs to Counter Apple's Trade Secret Lawsuit
OpenAI released chat logs showing Apple employees contacted former colleague Chang Liu for technical help after he left the company, according to thedecoder.
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Mistral Seizes Opportunity Amid US AI Turmoil
Mistral, a French AI lab, has gained momentum as US restrictions and safety concerns create a shift in global AI dynamics.
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OpenAI Condemns Apple's Legal Tactics in Ongoing Dispute
OpenAI claims Apple misrepresented its legal actions, admitting miscommunication with its lawyers in February 2026.
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Palantir CEO Warns AI Industry Has Marxist Ties
Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticized AI labs for seeking control over enterprise data, citing $1.9 billion in revenue for the company’s second quarter.
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Intelligence Raises $7.9M to Power Human Feedback for AI Models
Intelligence, the company behind Design Arena, raised $7.9 million in seed funding to provide human evaluation for AI models, now used by 5.3 million people worldwide.