Big Tech Keeps Its A.I. Data Center Spending Boom Alive

Europe wants to be part of the AI race against China and the U.S. — and shake off its anti-innovation image

Europe is looking to be a part of the conversation around AI leadership and innovation that has so far been dominated by the U.S. and China.

CNBC - 3h

Chinese tech giant Baidu to release next-generation AI model this year as DeepSeek shakes up market

Baidu plans to release the next generation of its model for powering generative AI applications in the second half of this year, according to a source familiar with the matter.

CNBC - 4h

Free agent center Len signs deal with Lakers

Free agent center Alex Len has signed a deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers, providing some much-needed frontcourt depth.

ESPN - 4h

Vance warns tech leaders, politicians against excessive AI regulation

Vice President JD Vance warned foreign leaders on Tuesday against placing excessive regulations on artificial intelligence in Paris. He highlighted U.S. advancements in AI and vowed to safeguard ...

CBS News - 8h

Snap’s increased AI spending may push profits even further out

Guggenheim downgraded Snap’s stock, warning that increased AI investments could defer operating profits until 2027.

MarketWatch - 10h

The CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’

The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google.

Wired - 11h

JD Vance tells Paris AI summit the Trump administration will keep 'ideological bias' out of AI, rails against regulation

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Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'

Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.

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Who’s using AI the most? The Anthropic Economic Index breaks down the data

Anthropic uncovers AI's true workforce impact: 57% augmentation vs 43% automation across industries, based on 4 million Claude interactions.

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Macron Pitches Lighter Regulation to Fuel A.I. Boom in Europe

But many attendees at a summit in Paris worry that the risks of A.I. will be overlooked as the continent rushes to keep up with the United States and China.

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China AI rollout for Apple may be closer — plus, another big Home Depot call

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CNBC - 17h

In fighting AI chip trade war with China, there's one big mistake U.S. can't afford to make

Chip export controls were supposed to prevent China from rivaling U.S.-based gen AI. DeepSeek got around that, and tougher rules may not do much better.

CNBC - 18h

JD Vance says U.S. will defend American AI and block efforts to weaponize the tech

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. will safeguard American artificial intelligence and chips and block efforts to "weaponize" the critical technologies.

CNBC - 22h

BYD shares hit record high after EV maker rolls out driver assistance tech with DeepSeek's AI help

Advanced smart driving will become a standard safety feature similar to seatbelts and air bags, BYD's founder and chairman Wang Chuanfu said.

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Why Apple may get the ‘last laugh’ in AI as rivals double down on spending craze

Apple will have more free cash flow at its disposal and can “pawn off” AI spending on other big technology companies, one analyst said.

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Big Ten women’s Bracketology: Can USC knock UCLA off its perch?

Perhaps the biggest game of the women’s college basketball season is set to go down in Los Angeles this week.

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Boom or bust? Golf in flux but is it really thriving?

With golf back live on free-to-air television in the UK, the leader of the free world brokering a united future and top stars growing the game on a giant simulator, should we be looking at the ...

BBC News - 1d

France unveils 109-billion-euro AI investment as Europe looks to keep up with U.S.

Macron announced the mammoth investment sum ahead of France's AI Action Summit, where world leaders and tech bosses are gathering in Paris this week.

CNBC - 1d

Big Ten athletic departments’ 2024 financial statements: Seven lessons from a data deep dive

The athletic departments of the Big Ten’s 16 public universities generated nearly $2.84 billion in revenue during the 2024 fiscal year but collectively spent nearly $3 billion, according to ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks

Major world political leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected while tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry

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Brussels becoming more supportive of Big Tech, says Booking CEO

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Financial Times - 2d

Jeff Koons: Big ideas and big art

Controversial art world giant Jeff Koons works with teams of craftsmen to create his complex sculptures. His latest idea? He tells Anderson Cooper he plans to send artwork to the moon.

CBS News - 2d

No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech

Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Congress should stop researching data center threats and start protecting them

It’s crucial that data center operators be prepared to counter adverse events.

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No. 20 Arizona avenge its only Big 12 loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech

Jaden Bradley and Caleb Love each scored 16 points and No. 20 Arizona avenged its only Big 12 Conference loss with an 82-73 victory over No. 13 Texas Tech on Saturday night

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Locals fight to keep polar bear hot-spot alive

A remote community on the icy shores of Canada's Hudson Bay is struggling to maintain its polar bear population that drives its economy and way of life. Erin Hassanzadeh reports.

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The M&A boom of 2025 is just getting started — and here are 5 potential targets

These companies should do well even if they’re not acquired.

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Record Valentine's Day spending expected

Valentine's Day is just a week away, and candy sales are expected to soar. It's a busy time of year for chocolatiers, including Norman Love Confections, a Florida company that produces ...

CBS News - 3d

Tech megacaps plan to spend more than $300 billion in 2025 as AI race intensifies

Meta, Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft intend to invest as much as $320 billion this year into AI advancement technologies.

CNBC - 3d

Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms

Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.

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One Of The Most Famous Voice Actors Alive Speaks Out About AI

One of the most famous voice actors working today, Hank Azaria, has published an op-ed for The New York Times in which he discusses artificial intelligence, including his fears about the ...

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