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Mistral's Models Absorb Russian Disinformation, Study Shows
A study finds Mistral AI's language models can be manipulated to amplify Russian state narratives. The finding raises questions about guardrails in European AI systems trained on web data.
HR teams now manage AI bots alongside staff, Accenture says
Accenture executive warns HR departments must develop policies and governance for AI agents in the workplace. The shift signals growing adoption of autonomous systems in enterprise operations.
PE Firms Rethink Law and Accounting Bets as AI Cuts Into Profits
Private equity executives are warning that AI poses a material threat to their portfolio companies in legal services and accounting. The concern signals a major reassessment of deal value in professional services.
AI Boom Turns Private Equity Bet Into History's Biggest Buyout Win
A major acquisition now valued far higher than its purchase price, thanks to surging AI demand. Financial Times reports on the deal that became a windfall—and what it reveals about venture capital timing.
OpenAI spent $34B last year, plans IPO
OpenAI's operating expenses reached $34 billion in the past year as the company scales training and infrastructure ahead of a planned initial public offering, per Financial Times reporting.
Arcade.dev Raises $60M to Harden AI Agent Security
Arcade.dev secured $60 million in funding to build infrastructure that locks down AI agents against misuse. The startup targets a gap in how autonomous systems are deployed and monitored in production.
Anthropic Seeks Trump Admin Deal to Restore Powerful Model Access
Anthropic is negotiating with Trump officials to restore access to its most capable models after restrictions limited deployment. The talks signal ongoing tension between AI safety policy and commercial capability.
DeepSeek Raises $7.4B, Becomes China's Top AI Startup
DeepSeek closed a $7.4 billion fundraise, clinching the title of China's most valuable AI startup. The funding signals intensifying domestic competition in large language models.
Qualcomm's AI Chip Strategy Undervalued Against Nvidia
WSJ analysis finds Qualcomm trading at a discount despite growing AI inference demand. Investors are missing the mobile and edge-computing play that could drive margin expansion.
SpaceX to buy Cursor AI coder for $60B in largest startup deal yet
SpaceX is acquiring AI coding agent Cursor for $60 billion, per WSJ. The deal marks the largest acquisition of a software startup on record. What it signals about AI agent valuations and SpaceX's strategy.
Chainguard, Security Firms Deploy AI to Scan Open-Source Code for Vulnerabilities
Chainguard and cyber firms are using AI to identify flaws in open-source software faster. Security teams want to know: what vulnerabilities will AI catch before attackers do?
Trump blocks Anthropic funding, alarming US allies over AI sovereignty
The Trump administration has moved to restrict investment in Anthropic, signaling a shift in how the U.S. treats foreign capital in AI. What it means for allied nations and Claude's competitive position.