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Anthropic introduced Claude Code Channels, enabling developers to interact with AI agents via Telegram and Discord. The feature allows remote workflows and real-time event handling.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang proposed paying engineers with AI tokens to boost productivity through AI agents. The idea reflects a shift toward AI-driven workflows in tech hiring.

Nikola founder Trevor Milton is raising $1 billion to build AI-powered business jets after acquiring SyberJet. The effort follows his pardon and comes with significant technical and financial risks.

OpenAI plans to acquire developer tools startup Astral to strengthen its Codex platform. The move aims to integrate AI deeper into the full software development lifecycle.

Pentagon staff and contractors are resisting orders to phase out Anthropic’s AI tools, citing performance concerns and operational disruption. The ban highlights tensions between policy decisions and AI adoption.

Meta will shut down the VR version of Horizon Worlds and transition the platform to mobile-only. The move reflects a broader shift away from metaverse investments toward AI.

Google has upgraded Stitch into a full AI-native design platform that converts natural language into interactive UI prototypes. The update introduces a design agent, voice input, and a new design system format.

Surging investment in AI data centers is fueling demand for skilled trade workers, creating labor shortages and rising wages. The trend highlights the physical infrastructure behind AI growth.

Meta has introduced a desktop version of Manus, enabling its AI agent to operate directly on users’ devices. The move intensifies competition in the fast-growing AI agent market.

An anonymous AI model called Hunter Alpha has surfaced online, prompting speculation that it may be an early test of DeepSeek’s upcoming system. Its advanced capabilities and similarities to rumored specifications have drawn attention from developers.

Chinese AI stocks jumped after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised OpenClaw as “the next ChatGPT,” boosting companies building agent-based AI systems.

Google is expanding Personal Intelligence in the U.S., enabling Gemini and AI Search to deliver personalized answers by connecting data across apps like Gmail and Photos.

OpenAI is preparing a strategic pivot toward coding and enterprise users, as leadership evaluates which projects to scale back after a period of rapid expansion.

Elon Musk’s xAI is recruiting investment bankers, traders, and crypto experts to train its Grok chatbot on financial markets as it competes for enterprise customers.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said demand for Blackwell and Vera Rubin systems could reach $1 trillion by 2027, as the company unveiled new chips, racks, and AI infrastructure at GTC.