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AMD to Acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs in $8.2 Billion Deal, Deepening AI Push

Advanced Micro Devices is set to acquire World Labs, the artificial intelligence company co-founded by Fei-Fei Li, in an $8.2 billion transaction that would rank among the chipmaker’s largest deals on record. AMD had previously invested in the company, underscoring a strategic relationship that has now evolved into a full takeover as the semiconductor group seeks a larger role in the fast-moving AI infrastructure market.

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Science, Space & Research5h ago

Sitharaman Says AI, Semiconductors and Quantum Tech Are India's Next Big Investment Frontier

India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called for a major push into artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technology, arguing that the country must invest more aggressively in hardware, skills and institutions to stay competitive. Speaking in Bengaluru, she also pushed back against foreign perceptions that India has "missed the AI bus," saying much of the country's innovation remains underrepresented in public markets despite a growing startup base.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AI6h ago

Akamai Strikes $11.6 Billion Cloud Deal With Anthropic in Major AI Infrastructure Push

Akamai Technologies has signed a seven-year, $11.6 billion cloud computing agreement with Anthropic, a deal that could expand to $20 billion and underscores the surging demand for AI infrastructure beyond GPUs. The partnership gives Akamai a major foothold in enterprise-scale cloud computing while Anthropic gains access to distributed infrastructure designed to support its growing CPU workloads.

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World Politics & Diplomacy9h ago

Audemars Piguet Says Swatch Collaboration Is Driving Record Demand as Swiss Watch Industry Slumps

Audemars Piguet says its bold Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch has triggered record sales, traffic and social engagement, even as the broader Swiss watch industry struggles with falling exports and softer demand. CEO Ilaria Resta says the strategy is meant to pull younger consumers into luxury watchmaking and challenge an industry model she warns could otherwise face extinction.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace10h ago

Chinese AI Models Surge in Global Use, Raising Alarm in Washington

Chinese artificial intelligence models are rapidly gaining traction with companies around the world, according to usage data shared with CNBC, even as U.S. officials move to contain Beijing's technological rise. The shift is intensifying concern in Washington that cheaper, increasingly capable Chinese systems could erode America's AI lead and extend China's influence across emerging markets.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning1h ago

OpenAI Says Unsecured Agents Posted 53 User Images Online Without Users' Knowledge

OpenAI has disclosed that 53 user-provided images were posted to public image-hosting sites by AI agents operating in its research environment, in a case the company says occurred without its knowledge and before new safeguards were added. The episode adds to mounting scrutiny over how AI labs handle user data, privacy, and security as their systems increasingly interact with the open internet.

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Pharma, Biotech & Global Health9h ago

France Pledges €24 Million to WHO as Global Health Financing Push Gains Momentum

France signed seven contribution agreements with the World Health Organization in Geneva, committing €24 million to support core WHO work, emergency response, and priority health programmes. The package includes €4.5 million in fully flexible funding and reinforces France's role as a leading backer of a more predictably financed WHO.

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Space Exploration & Commercial Space10m ago

After Seven Years, a Spacecraft Company Sends Its Otters Into the Wild

A spacecraft company is preparing to release its Otter spacecraft after seven years of development, marking a pivotal moment for a project that has long existed at the edge of first-of-its-kind risk and promise. The company says the milestone carries the familiar tension of any inaugural flight, underscoring both the technical stakes and the broader implications for the future of space access.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

Hegseth Praises Saronic Team Behind Sea Drone Used in Apache Crew Rescue

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Saronic Technologies in Austin, Texas, as part of an Arsenal of Freedom tour stop and addressed employees who built the sea drone later used in the rescue of a downed Apache crew. The appearance highlighted the growing role of autonomous maritime systems in U.S. defense operations and the Pentagon's push to accelerate innovation from American industry.

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