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Major news xAI

AI Finds Necessity in Frenemies

Elon Musk has shifted his stance towards Anthropic, a rival AI startup, by striking a deal that grants the company access to his data center, Colossus 1. This unexpected partnership...

The Information (headlines) partnership 278w

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Notable news Appian

Appian Highlights Need for Agentic AI Guardrails - Let's Data Science

Appian has underscored the critical need for implementing guardrails around agentic AI systems, emphasizing the potential risks associated with autonomous decision-making technologies. As AI continues to permeate various sectors, the...

Google News · Scale AI regulation policy 233w
Notable news xAI

Cursor Staff Meet With xAI Employees as Layoffs, Exits Mount

Cursor, the coding startup recently valued at $60 billion following a potential acquisition by Elon Musk’s xAI, is actively engaging with xAI employees as the latter faces significant layoffs and...

The Information (headlines) hiring org changes 233w
Major news Intel stocks

Intel’s comeback story is even wilder than it seems

Intel has seen its stock surge by an astonishing 490% over the past year, reflecting a strong bet from Wall Street on the company’s potential resurgence. This dramatic increase comes...

TechCrunch AI other 235w
Major news Microsoft stocks

Microsoft Shares Sink After TCI Cuts $8 Billion Stake

Microsoft’s stock took a hit following the announcement that hedge fund TCI has significantly reduced its $8 billion investment in the tech giant. TCI’s CEO, Christopher Hohn, cited concerns about...

The Information (headlines) analyst action 224w
Major news null stocks

Corning’s Stock Rally Risks Outpacing Reality

Shares of Corning Inc., the renowned glassmaker, have surged to unprecedented heights this year, doubling in value amid a booming demand for fiber optic cables essential for connecting AI data...

The Information (headlines) partnership 229w
Notable news OpenAI

Running Codex safely at OpenAI

OpenAI has unveiled its approach to securely operating Codex, its AI coding assistant, emphasizing the importance of safety and compliance in AI-driven software development. As the demand for AI tools...

OpenAI Blog safety alignment 256w
Notable research

Fiber optic cables can eavesdrop on nearby conversations

Problem This paper addresses the novel application of fiber optic cables, traditionally used for seismic monitoring, in the context of audio surveillance. The authors explore the capability of these cables...

Science (AI abstracts) other 486w
Major news ServiceNow

The Problem With Fast Follows

A new trend in venture capital is emerging, characterized by startups rapidly securing funding rounds in quick succession, a practice dubbed “fast follows.” This phenomenon has gained traction among both...

The Information (headlines) funding round 260w
Major news CoreWeave stocks

CoreWeave’s Balancing Act

CoreWeave, the AI cloud startup, is experiencing explosive growth, with its first-quarter revenue doubling to $2 billion compared to the same period last year. However, this rapid expansion comes at...

The Information (headlines) capex announcement 247w