Tech investor Xavier Niel urges Europe’s AI start ups not to cash out

AI boom thrusts Europe between power-hungry data centers and environmental goals

The growth in demand for AI could come at a cost to Europe's decarbonization goals as the specialized chips used by firms like Nvidia are expected to result in a rise in energy use of already ...

Business - CNBC - October 29

AI startup CoreWeave closes $650 million secondary share sale, with Cisco joining as investor

Cisco and Pure Storage have backed CoreWeave, which is taking on Amazon in supplying cloud-based Nvidia graphics cards to companies for artificial intelligence.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

How to get started with AI agents (and do it right)

When should enterprises build custom in-house AI agents, adopt third-party models, or use open source tools?

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator

Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York Times

World - Financial Times - October 23

UK ministers explore using break clauses in asylum housing contracts

Home Office aims to revise terms or terminate after being ‘shocked’ by private companies’ profits

World - Financial Times - October 23

Sources: Texas Tech's Morton to start vs. Iowa St.

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton looked strong in practice on Tuesday and is expected to start on Saturday at No. 11 Iowa State, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Ways to target – or avoid — Big Tech and megacap stocks via ETFs amid AI frenzy

“The shape of the U.S. equity market has undergone a massive change over just the last few years,” says BlackRock’s Rachel Aguirre.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

From nuclear to quantum computing, how Big Tech intends to power AI's insatiable thirst for energy

A huge upswing in the number of data centers shows no signs of slowing down, prompting Big Tech to consider how best to power the AI revolution.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Talen, Constellation and Vistra tumble after government rejects Amazon nuclear data center agreement

Talen Energy in March sold the data center campus to Amazon for $650 million, which would be powered by the nuclear plant in a first-of-its-kind deal.

Business - CNBC - November 4

It's 'liquidity, stupid': VCs say tech investing is tough amid IPO lull and 'nuts' AI hype

Venture capitalists at Web Summit say the hunt for liquidity is getting harder, despite "nuts" funding rounds for AI firms like OpenAI.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Chegg, Once a Hot Education Tech Startup, Now Battles AI Chatbots to Survive

The AI revolution already claimed hundreds of jobs at the online tutoring company. Now it could save its business.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Payton: Running out clock, not running up score

Accused of trying to run up the score, Broncos coach Sean Payton said he was trying to "finish" and close out the game. His advice to the Panthers: "Play better."

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Obama urges young men not to give up on the political process in new podcast with NBA players

Former President Barack Obama made a direct plea for young men not to get frustrated at the slow pace of political progress in a new podcast with NBA players.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Bill Clinton on moving forward, urging citizens to "stand up for what we think is right"

The former president proudly wears the title of "citizen," which is also the title of his new book, "Citizen: My Life After the White House." He talks about making a difference outside of elected ...

‘Simply Grotesque’: Now AI Platforms Are Offering Up George Floyd Simulations

The chatbot industry is catching flack for hosting AI versions of the police brutality victim.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Google's cloud outpaces rivals in third quarter as AI battle heats up

One takeaway from tech earnings reports this week is that Google's cloud business is gaining momentum.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Anthropic, Amazon, and Palantir Team Up to Bring AI to the Defense Department

Government workers will be able to sift through classified information up to the ‘secret’ level using AI.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Amazon steps up effort to build AI chips that can rival Nvidia

Big Tech group’s Annapurna Labs is spending big to build custom chips that lessen its reliance on market leader

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Kamala Harris urged to flesh out climate plan amid warnings about Trump

Democratic presidential nominee has raised alarm about Trump’s plans but has not said much about her own. US politics – live updates As the US south-east struggles to rebuild after two deadly ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Jeffries urges Senate GOP to serve as check on 'particularly out of control' president-elect

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) called on Senate Republicans on Friday to act as a check on the incoming Trump administration — a response to a handful of controversial Cabinet ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

CEO of Europe defense company says region faces ‘wake-up call’ to boost spending

Countries have to start building capabilities and replenish stockpiles, said CEO of Swedish defense contractor Saab.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

A Lawsuit Against Perplexity Calls Out Fake News AI Hallucinations

In a new copyright lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity, Dow Jones and the New York Post argue that hallucinating fake news and attributing it to real papers is illegal.

Tech - Wired - October 21

ServiceNow rolls out enterprise AI governance capabilities to accelerate production deployment

ServiceNow is looking to solve a key enterprise AI adoption challenge, with the debut of new governance capabilities to give organizations more confidence in AI outcomes.

Tech - VentureBeat - 4 days ago

Singapore sets out AI’s role in retooling the city-state’s economy

Josephine Teo, digital development minister, explains how the country is addressing the technology’s promise and risks

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

I’m Out of Shape. Will an AI Trainer Improve My Fitness?

In the premiere installment of WIRED’s new AI advice column “The Prompt,” we answer questions about AI’s ability to change your body, and your ability to change AI’s environmental impact.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Europe cannot finance Ukraine war if Trump pulls U.S. out of the conflict, Hungary's Orban warns

Ukraine has historically depended on foreign humanitarian and military aid to resist Russia's two-year invasion, with the U.S. and the EU providing the lion's share of this assistance.

Business - CNBC - November 8

An activist investor reportedly wants Cheesecake Factory to split up. Analysts say it doesn’t need to.

Shares of Cheesecake Factory Inc. got a lift after hours on Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that an activist investor is pressing the casual-dining chain to spin off a handful of its ...