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Claude Faces Elevated Error Rates on Opus 4.6/4.7 as Anthropic Investigates
in AIClaude is grappling with elevated error rates for Opus 4.6 and 4.7 as engineers investigate, with no clear cause or ETA yet. The update signals ongoing troubleshooting and potential disruption for apps relying on Claude. Parallel AI services appeared to be functioning normally at the same time.
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Cerebras Opens U.S. Market Debut With $56 Billion Valuation After Oversubscribed AI Chip IPO
in AIAI hardware pioneer Cerebras is finally ready for its U.S. market debut, riding a surge of investor interest in AI chips. Its wafer-scale processor promises to challenge GPU giants—but monumental production costs and a concentrated customer base temper the hype. The debut could reshape how investors judge high-potential AI infrastructure plays.
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Cate Blanchett-Backed RSL Media Unveils Machine-Readable Human Consent Standard and Public AI Rights Register
in AICould consent finally become machine-readable for AI? A new initiative is rolling out a “traffic-light” standard to signal when AI may use creative works, identities, characters, and brands—and a public register for consent IDs. With big-name supporters, this infrastructure could redefine how rights are respected in model training and content generation.
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Nokia debuts agentic AI for fixed networks to speed fibre rollouts and cut operational costs
in AINokia unveils agentic AI for fixed networks, designed to automate design, rollout and daily operations across fibre and home Wi‑Fi. Framed as part of a shift to a “cognitive broadband” era, the capabilities promise faster deployments and smarter, self‑optimising networks—with big implications for efficiency and user experience.
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Ericsson-Intel Push CPU‑Based Agentic AI in Cloud RAN, Delivering 20%+ Downlink Gains in Field Tests
in AIAgentic AI is leaving the lab and entering operator trials, with bold claims of double‑digit throughput gains and a shift toward CPU‑based AI in core networks. As carriers weigh quick wins against future accelerator needs, governance, explainability, and real‑world evidence will shape the path to autonomous 6G.
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Marvell Accelerates AI Infrastructure Push With Nvidia Tie‑Up, Expanding Data‑Center Footprint While Valuation Question Lingers
in AIMarvell Technology is shifting from a storage and networking specialist to a central player in AI infrastructure, buoyed by a closer tie with Nvidia. Investors are weighing the upside against valuation concerns as cloud-scale demand for custom AI silicon grows; the next earnings update will be telling.
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Anthropic taps xAI’s Colossus 1 data center to fuel Claude amid surging demand
in AIAnthropic’s growth exploded beyond its own forecasts, pushing the startup into an extraordinary move to keep Claude running at scale. With enterprise demand surging, it leased an entire rival data center to unlock more compute for Claude and Claude Code. Behind the headlines are hiccups and a rare glimpse into the growing pains of scaling…
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Intel hits all-time highs on AI infrastructure bets as skeptics warn the rally may be stretched
in AIIntel rides a blistering AI-driven rally to new highs, reborn as a central supplier for data-center chips. But as the market weighs valuation and execution risks, the run-up faces a critical test of how durable the AI-fueled boom really is.
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ServiceNow Bets on AI With Action Fabric and Usage-Based Pricing to Reach $30B Revenue by 2030
in AIAt the Knowledge conference in Las Vegas, ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott dismisses the “Saaspocalypse” and unveils a bold plan to reach at least $30 billion in revenue by 2030. The spotlight is on Action Fabric, an AI-driven tool that lets agents act across ServiceNow apps, plus a new usage-based pricing model. A high-stakes bet on…
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Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple Ordains Robot Monk Gabi, Sparking Debate on AI in Buddhism
in AIAn extraordinary ordination at a Seoul temple has a humanoid robot stepping into monk robes, igniting a global debate about AI in spiritual life. As curiosity and skepticism mingle, questions surface about what compassion, ritual, and leadership mean when a machine plays a religious role. A glimpse into how technology might reshape faith in a…
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Can AI Ease Loneliness or Replace Human Connection? Kara Swisher Probes in CNN Series
in AICould AI become the lifeline we crave or the patch that never fills the gap? A new episode of Kara Swisher’s series dives into how chatbots, companion apps, and algorithmic feeds are reshaping loneliness in a world chasing longer life. It teases out whether tech brings us closer or nudges us further apart when human…
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CoreWeave lifts 2026 capex floor to $31B as AI hardware costs rise; shares drop after Q1 beat
in AICoreWeave is lifting its long-term capex floor as AI demand drives up costs and a rapid capacity build-out accelerates. The quarter delivered a revenue beat, but expenses surged and the near-term outlook cooled the mood. With multi-year deals backing a growing backlog, investors are weighing whether the bold investments will pay off on margins.
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Nvidia CEO Huang: Agentic AI Demands Vast Compute, Accelerating Cloud Data-Center Capex
in AIJensen Huang’s blunt line reframes the AI buildout: agentic AI—systems that plan, call tools, and act autonomously—will demand far more compute than today’s models. The shift is already reshaping where companies spend on infrastructure and which players power the next wave of AI.
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SoundHound AI Posts Q1 Revenue Beat but Cash Burn and Margins Spark Investor Skepticism
in AISoundHound AI delivered stronger-than-expected revenue in Q1, but widening losses and cash burn cooled the cheer. The tension between growing demand and thinning margins raises questions about when profitability might finally follow in the fast-moving voice AI race.
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Palantir Posts 85% Q1 Revenue Growth, Yet Shares Fall on Sell-the-News AI Narrative Clash
in AIPalantir’s latest results point to booming AI demand, but the stock cooled as traders weighed hype against real-world performance. A growing gap between headline beats and immediate market moves underscores the tension shaping AI names—pushing bulls and skeptics to rethink durability, competition, and what comes next.
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Google Debuts Fitbit Air, a Screenless Wearable With Gemini‑Powered AI Health Coach, Arrives May 7 at $99
in AIMeet a minimalist, screenless wearable that leans on an AI health coach rather than on-device apps. A removable sensor quietly tracks core biometrics and feeds a cloud-powered coach that adapts training and sleep guidance in real time. Subtle, long-lasting, and designed to slip into everyday life while guiding your wellness journey.
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Tony Robbins buys Pleasant Power Plant in West Virginia to pivot coal toward hydrogen for an AI data center
in AITony Robbins is branching out from coaching into energy and data centers, unveiling plans to turn a West Virginia coal plant into a hydrogen-ready hub paired with a new AI-focused data center. It’s a bold bet on how energy infrastructure could power the next generation of compute.
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Publishers and Turow File Class-Action Against Meta and Zuckerberg Over Training Llama AI With Copyrighted Books
in AIFive major publishers, joined by bestselling author Scott Turow, accuse Meta and its CEO of using millions of copyrighted works to train a language model. The lawsuit promises to spark a pivotal clash over licensing, compensation, and the future of AI training.
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OpenAI Trial: Murati Alleges Altman Fostered Chaos and Deception During Rapid AI Push
in AIInside OpenAI, tensions surface as a high-stakes trial unfolds. A senior executive describes mixed messages and creeping distrust at the top, warning that the company’s rapid pivot toward a for-profit model could imperil its mission. The revelations add a human dimension to the story behind one of tech’s most influential AI platforms.
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Anthropic wins exclusive access to SpaceX Colossus 1, securing 220,000 GPUs and 300 MW for Claude model training
in AIAnthropic just locked in access to SpaceX’s Colossus 1 data center, dramatically expanding its AI training footprint. Paired with major cloud partnerships and a push into regulated markets, the move signals a bold acceleration in the race for hyperscale GPU power—and bigger ambitions for Claude. The implications for enterprise AI are unfolding, with details still…
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AI Data-Center Demand Fuels Broad Semiconductor Rally Led by AMD and Intel
in AIAI-driven demand is lifting semiconductors and a broad roster of data-center suppliers, widening the rally beyond the biggest names. As earnings season unfolds, investors weigh deals, supply chains, and a high-profile legal dispute that could influence the pace and direction of AI’s next phase.