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Nadella warns AI giants risk monopolizing economy without intervention
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told the WSJ that dominant AI companies could concentrate economic power unless the industry embraces open standards and competition. Here's what he thinks needs to happen.
Chevron powers Microsoft AI data center in West Texas with on-site energy
Chevron will supply power to Microsoft's new West Texas AI data center, tapping the oil giant's existing energy infrastructure. The deal signals how major cloud providers are securing dedicated power for compute-heavy AI workloads.
Wealth Managers Drop Mass Affluent Clients as AI Costs Squeeze Margins
Wealth management firms are retreating from mass affluent segments, citing AI implementation costs and automation pressures. Here's what that shift means for advisory pricing and client segmentation.
Nvidia Builds Safety Tools for Humanoid Robots Working Near Humans
Nvidia is developing safety software to reduce collision and injury risks from humanoid robots operating in human-shared spaces. Here's what the company is prioritizing.
Tencent Tests AI Assistant Inside WeChat, Eyes China's Largest App
Tencent is piloting an AI chatbot within WeChat, its 1.3B-user messaging platform. The move signals enterprise AI adoption racing ahead in China while Western platforms still debate integration.
Chinese AI stocks surge on Beijing policy backing and corporate demand
Chinese AI-focused equities rallied on optimism around government support and rising business demand for AI tools. Investors are betting on faster adoption and regulatory tailwinds in the world's second-largest economy.
Getty Images Stock Jumps 200% on OpenAI Licensing Deal
Getty Images shares surged in early trading after announcing a partnership with OpenAI to license its image library. The deal marks a major revenue opportunity for the stock photography platform.
Chevron powers Microsoft data center in Texas with oil-field energy deal
Chevron will supply power to a Microsoft data center in Texas, marking a rare direct energy partnership between oil majors and cloud operators. Details on capacity, duration, and pricing remain undisclosed.
China's green AI power mandate faces technical and cost barriers
China is pushing AI projects to use renewable energy, but experts say grid infrastructure and economics make compliance difficult. Here's what's actually blocking adoption.
ECB study finds US AI job gains and wage growth still minimal
An ECB analysis shows the AI boom hasn't yet moved US employment or wages despite rapid adoption. What happens when productivity gains don't translate to worker paychecks.
Indonesia embeds AI into $15B school meal program
Indonesia plans to use AI across key government initiatives, including a $15 billion free-meal scheme for students. The integration aims to improve program efficiency and targeting.
Trump administration explores three paths to US stake in AI companies
The incoming administration is weighing direct equity stakes, regulatory incentives, and joint ventures to secure American control of AI development. Here's how each approach could work.