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FCC to Ban Chinese Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters
New restrictions target Unitree and other manufacturers as administration moves to secure AI infrastructure supply chains.
Core Scientific Secures $14B AMD Deal, Doubles AI Capacity to 1.1 GW
A 15-year infrastructure agreement adds 530 MW across five U.S. campuses and grants AMD rights to reserve up to 2 GW more.
Abridge Acquires Altrina to Build Agentic AI Workflow Tools
The clinical documentation leader brings on a Y Combinator-backed team specializing in multi-system automation agents for healthcare.
AI Industry Leaders Push Back on Potential Chinese Model Ban
Nvidia, OpenAI, and Microsoft signed an open letter opposing restrictions, but business interests may drive their stance as much as principle.
Musk's xAI Sues Minnesota Over Deepfake Nudity Ban
The AI company claims the first-of-its-kind law restricting nudification technology violates First Amendment rights and will limit services in the state.
Meta and BlackRock Form $14B Data Center Venture in El Paso
The partnership marks Meta's first major infrastructure financing deal as it scales AI compute capacity through external capital.
Galaxy Digital's Texas AI Campus Requires Private Grid Funding
The 500-acre McGregor development reflects new utility expectations that data center operators finance infrastructure and prove demand durability before grid expansion.
AI Hardware Imports Mask True Economic Impact of U.S. Buildout
Federal Reserve economists find that reliance on foreign chips and servers creates a statistical disconnect in GDP calculations.
NSF Awards First CyberAI Scholarships to 14 Universities
New program expands traditional cybersecurity education to address AI-era threats and defense capabilities across federal systems.
Skyryse Launches Defense Unit to Automate Military Aircraft
CEO Mark Groden explains how SkyOS aims to solve the Pentagon's pilot shortage by turning helicopters and planes into optionally piloted systems.
U.S. Productivity Surge Driven by Capital Use, Not AI Adoption
New analysis from Stripe's chief economist challenges the narrative that artificial intelligence is behind recent economic gains.
LLNL Deploys AI-Driven Autonomous Labs for National Security Manufacturing
Lawrence Livermore researchers are combining robotics, machine learning, and automated experimentation to compress timelines from materials discovery to production.
Visa to Cut 2,600 Jobs, Redirecting Funds to AI and Fintech
The payments giant is laying off 7% of its workforce to free up capital for commercial solutions, stablecoins, and value-added services.
Indium Phosphide Shortage Looms as AI Data Centers Scale
Lumentum's CEO warns that supply-demand imbalance for the critical optical component now exceeds 30%, threatening AI infrastructure buildout.
AI Trading Agents Move From Concept to Reality on Wall Street
Brokerages and startups are building autonomous systems that manage portfolios around the clock, with majority adoption predicted by late 2025.
UPS raises 2026 outlook on automation gains and premium volume
The logistics giant credits network automation, healthcare investments, and successful Amazon transition management for stronger-than-expected Q2 performance.
AI Overreliance May Erode Critical Thinking in Medicine
New research shows physicians and medical students risk losing cognitive skills as AI tools become ubiquitous in clinical practice.
Visa to Cut 2,600 Jobs as AI Reshapes Payments Technology Work
The global payments giant is eliminating 7% of its workforce, primarily in technology and product operations, while redirecting resources toward growth initiatives.
UPS Raises 2026 Outlook on Automation Gains, Premium Growth
The logistics giant credits network automation investments and strategic Amazon transition for stronger margins in Q2.
OpenAI Hires Fields Medal Winner as AI Job Concerns Mount
Jacob Tsimerman's move to the ChatGPT maker reflects a broader push by AI companies to recruit top economists and mathematicians.
Fish Audio raises $50M seed for AI voice models with 15,000 controls
The Palo Alto startup now serves 8 million users and generates $21 million ARR with open-source and enterprise voice generation tools.
Siemens Brings Code-Based Engineering to Factory Floor HMI
SIMATIC AX WinCC Unified Elements lets automation engineers use Git, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-generated code to build visualization projects.
Fed Chair Warsh Faces AI Capex Surge Amid Energy Price Pressures
Policymakers must weigh whether to tighten rates now or bet on promised productivity gains from artificial intelligence investment.
AI Models Can Now Execute Personalized Phishing Scams Autonomously
Frontier AI systems have gained the capability to run end-to-end social engineering attacks, but developers aren't measuring the threat.