OpenAI is actively seeking alternatives to Nvidia's latest AI chips for inference tasks, eyeing partnerships with specialized firms like Cerebras and Groq. This strategic shift, emerging amid high-stakes investment talks, signals a potential rebalancing of power in the foundational AI hardware sector.
A team under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard last spring conducted a forensic examination of Puerto Rico's electronic voting systems, sources tell Reuters. While the office cites cybersecurity risks, lawmakers question the legal basis for intelligence involvement in domestic election infrastructure.
Backed by LVMH, the sustainable colour technology startup Sparxell has secured $5 million in pre-Series A funding. The capital will fuel the commercial-scale production of its biodegradable, cellulose-based pigments, targeting the textile, cosmetics, and automotive industries as regulatory pressure on synthetic dyes intensifies.
New data from the British Film Institute reveals the U.K.'s production sector hit a historic high last year, with total expenditure reaching £6.8 billion. The surge was powered by major inward investments like new adaptations of 'Wuthering Heights' and The Beatles, though concerns linger over the domestic independent sector's share.
A volunteer restorer's decision to paint the face of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni onto a cherub in a historic Roman chapel has ignited controversy, leading to a formal investigation and the eventual erasure of the image after it was deemed divisive.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan asserts Ankara is actively working to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran, as disputes over Iran's missile program threaten to derail diplomatic efforts and raise fears of a broader regional conflict.
Exclusive sources indicate C3.ai is in late-stage discussions to be acquired by automation leader Automation Anywhere, a move that would create a new public entity blending AI software with robotic process automation and reshape the competitive landscape.
In an exclusive interview, Palantir's Shyam Sankar argues that artificial intelligence should be leveraged to flatten corporate hierarchies and return agency to employees, countering fears of widespread job displacement.
During a diplomatic visit to Qatar, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that fears of a worsening conflict with Iran were the central theme of his discussions with Gulf partners, urging Tehran to cease hostilities and return to negotiations.
Reuters has learned the Justice Department's key civil rights unit has lost two-thirds of its prosecutors and scaled back probes into police excessive force, raising concerns over accountability following high-profile shootings.
A proposed Indiana law requiring public schools to teach a conservative-backed three-step formula for avoiding poverty—finish school, get a full-time job, marry before having children—has ignited a fierce cultural and policy debate, exposing deep divides over the role of education in prescribing life choices.
As legal sports betting booms, prediction markets are offering increasingly niche wagers on everything from halftime show outfits to ad slogans, raising questions about the blurring line between gambling and investing.
The cryptocurrency market has shed half a trillion dollars in value in a week, with Bitcoin tumbling below key support levels and challenging its perceived role as 'digital gold' amid broader market turmoil.
SoFi Technologies surpasses $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, adding 1 million new members in Q4 while shifting its product focus toward blockchain and crypto services and winding down its SoFi Next 500 ETF.
IBM appoints PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors, bringing global consumer goods and digital transformation expertise to guide the tech giant's strategic pivot.
The British Film Institute reports a historic high of £2.8 billion spent on feature film production in the UK last year, a 31% surge driven largely by major Hollywood shoots. However, domestic film investment remains a minor share, raising questions about the impact of recent tax incentives.
Florida-based property insurer HCI Group announces its upcoming quarterly cash dividend, signaling confidence in its financial footing despite a forecasted earnings dip. Analysts weigh the stock's appeal for income-focused investors.
PrimeGen US, a regenerative medicine company, has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company DT Cloud Star in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, aiming to accelerate its stem cell therapy development and secure public market funding.
While HEICO Corporation carries a significant debt load, a closer look at its balance sheet and cash flow suggests the aerospace parts maker is using leverage prudently to fuel growth, with strong earnings providing a comfortable cushion.
As Bitcoin's sharp decline tests a key psychological threshold, on-chain data and chart patterns point to a handful of alternative cryptocurrencies showing unusual resilience and potential for gains.
