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Trump Administration Bans Chinese Robots and Power Inverters
New restrictions target humanoid robots and grid-connected inverters to secure AI infrastructure and reshore manufacturing.
Google Embeds Top Stories in AI Overviews, Raising Opt-Out Stakes
NewzDash tracking shows the news carousel now appears inside AI summaries rather than as a separate module, creating a dilemma for publishers weighing Google's new opt-out control.
AI Workers Call for Federal Controls on Self-Improving Systems
More than 1,100 employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta signed an open letter urging international coordination as models approach recursive development capability.
Pentagon awards Accenture $821M to build War Data Platform core
Five-year contract will integrate military data streams into AI-powered battlefield decision system tested in Iran operations.
Comau pivots to battery, energy automation after Stellantis split
The industrial robotics firm sees newly independent status as a springboard into sectors where automation spending will top 25% of capex.
FCC Bans Chinese Robots and Power Inverters Over Security Risks
The move targets hardware critical to AI infrastructure as U.S.-China technology competition intensifies.
Google Study: Workers Use AI to Assist, Not Replace Themselves
Analysis of 15 million Gemini interactions reveals AI handles low-expertise tasks while humans retain control of complex work.
Coursera Invests $100M in Andrew Ng's AI Tutoring Startup
LearnVector will develop AI agents designed to function as adaptive personal tutors for adult learners.
Leena AI rebuilt its platform twice to reach 70% ticket deflection
Three first-time founders pivoted from HR chatbot to enterprise agentic AI, tripling revenue while keeping headcount flat.
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.