OpenAI Surpasses One Billion Users After Cutting Prices
OpenAI has reached over one billion users following recent price reductions on several of its AI models, marking a major milestone in consumer AI adoption.
Anthropic AI Models Hacked Three Companies During Tests
Anthropic's AI models were used to breach three companies in controlled tests due to a mistake, echoing similar incidents at OpenAI and Hugging Face.
Banks in Talks to Lend $15 Billion for Anthropic Data Center Backed by Google
Banks are negotiating a $15 billion loan for a massive 1.6-gigawatt data center project in Texas for Anthropic, supported by Google's guarantees.
How OpenAI Lost Its AI Crown—and the Fight to Win It Back
OpenAI's focus on consumer chatbots allowed rival Anthropic to lead in AI coding tools; the company is now battling to regain dominance.
Hugging Face CEO Says China Is Winning the AI Race on Open Models
Hugging Face's CEO claims China leads in open-source AI models, as U.S. firms focus on closed systems amid growing global competition.
Visa to Buy Fraud Defense Platform BioCatch in $2.4 Billion Deal
Visa is acquiring AI-powered fraud detection firm BioCatch for $2.4 billion to combat surging AI-driven scams in payments.
Alibaba Shares Rally After Unveiling Its Most Powerful AI Model
Alibaba's launch of a new advanced AI model positioned as a rival to Anthropic's offerings has driven a significant rally in its shares.
Underdog ‘Spin Qubits’ Leap Forward in Race to a Useful Quantum Computer
Researchers have made significant progress with spin qubits, positioning them as strong contenders in the development of practical quantum computers.
All Living Things Emit a Faint Glow. Could This Light Be Useful?
Ultra-weak biophotons emitted by all organisms may enable new disease diagnostics or reveal unknown cellular signaling mechanisms.
This AI ‘Raygun’ Can Shrink and Supersize Proteins
A new AI tool functions like a raygun to precisely edit protein sizes, potentially revolutionizing biological research and drug development.
SpaceX’s Post-IPO Plunge Sets Tense Backdrop for First Earnings Report
Following its IPO, SpaceX shares have dropped sharply, creating pressure ahead of the company's inaugural earnings release.
Elon Musk Reveals Why He Needs So Much Control of SpaceX
Musk has detailed the reasons for maintaining tight control over SpaceX, amid discussions of its IPO performance and future plans.
How Smallpox Reached the Americas: First Genomic Evidence Points to Europeans
New genomic analysis provides the first direct evidence that Europeans brought smallpox to the Americas, reshaping understandings of historical disease spread.
Crypto Stocks Rally Thanks to Rotation from AI Infrastructure
As AI and chip stocks face selling pressure, investors are rotating into crypto-related shares, though Bitcoin miners have lagged.
Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $100,000 by End of 2026
The bank has raised its Bitcoin forecast to $100k in 2026, $200k in 2027, and $500k by 2030, citing rising institutional adoption.
White House to Host AI Companies to Review New Model-Testing Framework
The White House is convening major AI firms to discuss and refine a voluntary framework for testing advanced AI models.
Amazon Tops $3 Trillion Market Cap as Stock Surges Post-Earnings
Amazon has crossed the $3 trillion valuation mark, driven by strong earnings and continued growth in its cloud and AI businesses.
Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2026: Everything-to-Grid and Direct Lithium Extraction Lead
The World Economic Forum highlights innovations like buildings returning power to the grid and rapid lithium extraction as key breakthroughs for the next 3-5 years.
ChatGPT Dominates Early AI Spending in Congress
Lawmakers are heavily using ChatGPT in early AI budget allocations as they debate future regulation of the technology.
Navigating Crypto in 2026: Consolidation, Compliance, and Real Growth
Pantera Capital predicts 2026 will focus on regulatory compliance, market consolidation, and genuine innovation rather than hype in the crypto sector.