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Pentagon signs AI deals with Nvidia, Microsoft, and AWS for classified networks

The U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday that it has signed agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Reflection AI to deploy their artificial intelligence hardware and models on classified military networks. The deals, which follow similar agreements with Google, SpaceX, and OpenAI, are part of the Pentagon’s broader push to integrate AI into […]

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SpaceX eyes up to $119 billion ‘Terafab’ chip factory in Texas, filing shows

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space exploration company that now also houses his artificial intelligence venture xAI, is evaluating plans to build a massive semiconductor manufacturing facility in Grimes County, Texas, according to a proposal filed on the county’s website. The initial investment could reach $55 billion, with total spending over multiple phases potentially hitting $119 billion. […]

iPhone 16 displayed in an Apple Store, representing the device at the center of a class-action lawsuit over delayed AI features.
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Apple to Pay $250 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Delayed Siri AI Features

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company misled consumers about the readiness of advanced artificial intelligence features for Siri, particularly those promised as part of Apple Intelligence. The settlement, first reported by the Financial Times, resolves claims that Apple exaggerated the timeline and functionality of AI […]

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Samsung hits $1 trillion valuation as AI chip demand surges

Samsung Electronics became the second Asian company to reach a $1 trillion market valuation on Wednesday, as shares surged more than 10% amid a sustained artificial intelligence-driven boom in semiconductor demand. The milestone places the South Korean tech giant alongside Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as the only Asian firms to cross the trillion-dollar threshold. […]

Krutrim CEO Bhavish Aggarwal stands in a data center, symbolizing the company's strategic pivot from AI models to cloud services.
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Krutrim Pivot to Cloud Services Signals a Sobering Reality for India’s GenAI Ambitions

India’s first GenAI unicorn, Krutrim, has announced a major strategic pivot away from foundational AI model development toward cloud services. This shift marks a significant recalibration of ambition for the Bengaluru-based startup, which once positioned itself as a domestic challenger to global AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic. The move comes after months of relative […]