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Nebius Buys Tavily for $275M to Expand Its Agentic AI Cloud Platform

By Maria Konash 1 hour ago

Nebius has agreed to acquire agentic search provider Tavily, integrating real-time web search into its AI cloud platform as enterprise adoption of autonomous AI agents accelerates.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

Runway Raises $315 Million to Advance AI Video and World Models

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

AI video startup Runway secured $315 million in a Series E round, doubling its valuation to $5.3 billion. The funding will support development of world models and new AI products.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

Cadence Launches AI Agent to Accelerate Chip Design

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Cadence introduced ChipStack AI Super Agent to speed chip design by analyzing circuits and automating testing, currently in early use by Nvidia and other firms.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Robotics & Automation

Alibaba Launches AI Model to Advance Robotics

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Alibaba has introduced RynnBrain, a new AI model designed to enhance robotic perception and object recognition, advancing China’s push into physical AI and robotics.

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Cisco Launches New Chip to Rival Broadcom and Nvidia

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Cisco unveils Silicon One G300 chip and router for AI data centers, aiming to improve network efficiency and compete with Broadcom and Nvidia solutions.

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Alphabet Sells $20 Billion Bonds to Fund AI Spending

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Alphabet issued $20 billion in a seven-part bond sale to support AI infrastructure investment, highlighting growing tech reliance on debt financing for expansion.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Amazon Plans AI Content Marketplace for Publishers

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

Amazon is reportedly preparing a marketplace for publishers to sell content to AI companies. The platform would integrate with AWS AI tools like Bedrock and Quick Suite.

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SoftBank Profit From OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Amid AI Spending

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

SoftBank is set to report gains from its OpenAI investment, but investors are closely watching how the firm will finance ongoing AI commitments amid rising leverage and asset sales.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Harvard Business Review Finds AI Tools Increase Burnout Risks

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

A new Harvard Business Review study suggests that widespread AI adoption may increase workloads and burnout, even when productivity tools make tasks easier to complete.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Trump Administration May Exempt AI Firms From Chip Tariffs

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

The Trump administration is considering exemptions for major U.S. tech firms from upcoming chip tariffs as they expand AI data center investments.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

OpenAI Begins Testing Ads Inside ChatGPT

By Maria Konash Feb 10, 2026

OpenAI has started testing advertisements in ChatGPT for certain U.S. users, marking a shift in how the company funds free access while emphasizing privacy and answer independence.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Telegram Launches Blockchain-Based AI Assistant Mira

By Maria Konash Feb 9, 2026

Telegram has introduced Mira, its first blockchain-based AI assistant, offering private and standard modes, multi-model AI capabilities, and future integration with crypto and group chats.