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HSBC deploys 200 AI use cases with Google Cloud in two-year push
HSBC signed a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to roll out AI tools across wealth management, financial crime detection, and internal operations. The bank expects selected initiatives to return over $100 million each through revenue or efficiency gains.
Hacking-capable AI models spreading across competitors, experts warn
Anthropic's Mythos model sparked concern about advanced cybersecurity capabilities in AI. Security leaders say other companies already have similar tools and open-source versions will follow within months.
Tesco sues Broadcom over 175% VMware price hike, migrating 40,000 workloads
Broadcom hiked VMware costs 175% after acquiring the company, forcing Tesco to litigate and overhaul its entire virtualization stack. Here's what the pricing dispute means for enterprise customers.
NATO contractor, Oracle, Lenovo hit in massive credential theft
Attackers stole VPN credentials from thousands of networks using a 45-GPU cluster to crack authentication hashes. Compromised organizations span defense, tech, and critical infrastructure.
White House shuts Anthropic's Fable model over jailbreak fears, citing national security
The Trump administration imposed export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models Friday evening, forcing the company offline. The move exposed deep disagreement over the actual threat and revealed how political tension, not technical evidence, now drives AI regulation.
49% of Americans use AI chatbots, but 63% say it's moving too fast
Pew Research finds ChatGPT usage has doubled since 2023, yet only 16% believe AI will benefit society. Younger users drive adoption but express the most skepticism.
Trump's AI Export Ban leaves Anthropic offline, governance in chaos
The Trump administration ordered Anthropic to block its newest models globally, citing national security. Experts say the move exposes a legal vacuum that could destabilize the entire U.S. AI industry.
Midjourney builds ultrasound scanner, plans spa with daily body scans
Midjourney CEO David Holz unveiled The Midjourney Scanner, an ultrasound device that creates 3D body images in 60 seconds. The company plans a San Francisco spa with 10 units by end of 2027.
U.S. blocks Anthropic exports, triggering global AI access fears
The Trump administration blocked Anthropic from exporting its latest models on national security grounds. World leaders at the G7 summit now worry the U.S. can cut off AI access overnight—here's what that means for your infrastructure.
Uber blew its AI budget in months. Here's what VCs learned.
Enterprises spent heavily on AI tokens early this year, then faced shock bills. NEA partner Tiffany Luck on why ROI tracking is still the real blocker.
Snap's AR Glasses Launch Tanks Stock 5% on $2,200 Price Tag
Snap unveiled Specs, its decade-long AR glasses project, priced at $2,200—positioning it between Meta's Ray-Bans and Apple Vision Pro. Investors sold immediately. Here's why the bet may not pay off.
Roelof Botha joins SpaceX board after largest IPO ever
The former Sequoia Capital leader fills a board vacancy days after SpaceX's record $5B+ public offering. Botha has known Musk for 25+ years and brings public company audit experience to a company where Musk controls 80% voting power.