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Claude's paid users jump 75% since January as it chips away at ChatGPT's lead
Credit card data from 28M Americans shows Claude growing faster among paying subscribers in 2026. ChatGPT still dominates overall, but the gap is narrowing.
Patronus AI raises $50M to test AI agents in simulated worlds
The agent-testing startup's revenue grew 15-fold in a year. It now counts nearly every frontier AI lab as a customer, stress-testing agents before deployment.
White House asks OpenAI to limit GPT-5.6 release to vetted partners
The Trump administration is requiring OpenAI to gate access to its newest model during a preview period, with government approval needed for each customer. Here's what the shift signals about federal AI oversight.
7.2 earthquake strikes northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of northern Japan. No tsunami alert was triggered despite the significant seismic activity.
Greece deploys satellites to detect wildfires faster
Greece is using space-based monitoring to spot fires earlier and contain them before they spread. The tech aims to cut response time and protect populated areas during peak fire season.
US economy grew 2.1% in Q1, government upgrades forecast
The Commerce Department raised its estimate for first-quarter GDP growth to 2.1% from 1.3%, signaling stronger consumer spending and business investment than initially reported.
Stock markets retreat as traders cash in on AI-driven rally gains
Global equities slide as investors lock in profits following weeks of AI-fueled gains. Market timing and sector rotation signal shifting investor sentiment.
New group pushes AI workplace adaptation as layoffs mount
A coalition is forming to help workers retrain and stay employed as AI adoption accelerates. Here's what the group plans to do and why timing matters now.
Mark Cuban: Silicon Valley Can't Fix What It Built Into AI
Cuban argues tech companies lack financial incentive to address AI harms. The real problem isn't technical—it's structural. Here's what he thinks needs to change.
Taktile raises $110M from Goldman Sachs to automate financial decisions
Taktile closed a $110 million Series B led by Goldman Sachs and Tiger Global to build automation tools for high-stakes financial workflows. The startup targets decisioning bottlenecks in banking and capital markets.
Ellison gave $45M to Trump group, then Oracle landed Stargate role
Larry Ellison donated $45 million to a pro-Trump political group before Oracle was named a partner in the Stargate AI infrastructure project. What the timing reveals about tech influence and policy alignment.
Micron surge signals tech investors ditching AI bubble fears
Memory chip maker Micron's stock rally sparked a broader market rotation out of AI safety concerns. What's driving traders to bet on hardware demand again.