OpenAI has discussed handing a 5% equity stake to the U.S. government, with other AI firms expected to follow. The proposal signals a novel approach to AI oversight through direct ownership.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has denied a report that the company developed an AI-powered smartphone prototype, calling it ‘utterly false.’ The claim, which suggested a device thinner than an iPhone with xAI integration, remains unverified.
Super Micro faces mounting legal heat as Taiwan detains two staff in a probe over alleged illegal AI server exports. The investigation spans multiple companies and connects to a U.S. smuggling case.
Norway’s Erling Haaland is dominating the 2026 World Cup not just with goals, but with AI-altered videos and cowboy antics. A deepfake clip fooled millions before being debunked, while his playful social media posts have made him a global meme sensation.
For three years, constables in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar range allegedly stole Rs 2 crore by inflating their own pay. AI analysis of 2,000 salary records finally exposed the scheme, leading to arrests and a new era of algorithmic oversight in government payrolls.
The U.S. government is finalizing voluntary standards for AI model releases with major tech companies. The move aims to boost safety and transparency while Congress stalls on regulation.
Hong Kong’s market is set for a $100 billion wave of newly tradable shares as lock-up periods expire, threatening to deepen its underperformance amid a global AI investment surge that is bypassing the city’s tech-heavy index.
A charred scroll from the Vesuvius eruption has been read for the first time using AI, revealing a Stoic treatise. Hundreds more await digital unwrapping, promising a revival of ancient literature.
Together AI has raised $800 million in a funding round led by Aramco Ventures, more than doubling its valuation to $8.3 billion. The startup’s platform enables companies to train and run AI workloads on open models at lower costs than closed systems.
Digital infrastructure firm ITG saw shares jump 12.5% in its Nasdaq debut, valuing the Oaktree-backed company at $2.18 billion. The IPO reflects strong investor demand for AI-linked infrastructure, though revenue concentration with Comcast and Charter poses risks.