Amazon Adds “Sassy” Personality to Alexa+ AI Assistant
Amazon introduced a new “Sassy” personality for its Alexa+ AI assistant, adding a more playful and irreverent tone to its growing lineup of customizable styles.
Meta Unveils New MTIA Chips for AI Data Centers
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Olivia Grant
Meta introduced four new in-house MTIA chips designed for AI training and inference as the company accelerates data center expansion. The chips aim to improve performance and reduce reliance on external hardware suppliers.
Amazon Launches Health AI Assistant for Prime Members
Amazon has launched Health AI, an agentic assistant on its website and app that helps users understand medical records, manage prescriptions, and connect with doctors. Prime members will receive limited free virtual care consultations.
Amazon Expands Shop Direct With AI Shopping Assistant
Amazon expanded its Shop Direct program, enabling customers to discover and purchase products from external merchant websites through search results and its Rufus AI assistant.
SoftBank Seeks $40 Billion Loan to Fund OpenAI Investment
SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to $40 billion in bridge financing to expand its investment in OpenAI, underscoring CEO Masayoshi Son’s aggressive bet on artificial intelligence.
Amazon Launches Connect Health Agentic AI for Care Systems
Amazon introduced Connect Health, an agentic AI system designed to automate administrative tasks in healthcare. The platform integrates with electronic health records to assist with scheduling, documentation, and billing.
Broadcom Forecasts $100 Billion AI Chip Sales by 2027
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Olivia Grant
Broadcom expects artificial intelligence chip sales to surpass $100 billion by 2027 as demand surges from major technology companies building AI infrastructure.
Nvidia Says $100B Investment Into OpenAI Is Likely Off the Table
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s $30 billion investment in OpenAI could be its last before the AI startup pursues an initial public offering. The chipmaker also indicated its $10 billion investment in Anthropic may mark the end of its funding commitments to major AI model developers.
Major US Agencies Shift From Anthropic to OpenAI Over Security Concerns
Multiple U.S. federal agencies, including State, Treasury, and HHS, have ceased using Anthropic’s Claude following a White House directive. Agencies are transitioning to alternatives such as OpenAI amid national security and ethical concerns.
OpenAI Raises $110 Billion at $730 Billion Valuation
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Maria Konash
OpenAI secured $110 billion in new funding at a $730 billion pre-money valuation, backed by SoftBank, NVIDIA, and Amazon to expand AI infrastructure and global reach.
Amazon Plans $12 Billion Louisiana Data Center Expansion
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Olivia Grant
Amazon announces a $12 billion plan for Louisiana data centers, creating 540 jobs and funding water and power infrastructure to support AI-driven growth.
U.S. Tech Giants Set to Invest $650B in AI Infrastructure
Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are expected to spend $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, up from $410 billion in 2025, highlighting rapid scaling amid compute demand.
Ex-Citi Executive Claims Humanoid Robots Now Deliver 10-Week ROI
A former Citigroup executive says commercially available humanoid robots can now deliver a return on investment in under 10 weeks, potentially accelerating enterprise automation.
OpenAI Reportedly Closes $100 Billion Funding Round, Valuation Above $850 Billion
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Maria Konash
OpenAI is reportedly closing a funding round expected to exceed $100 billion, potentially boosting its valuation beyond $850 billion as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
Elon Musk’s xAI Faces Legal Challenge Over Data Center Pollution
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Olivia Grant
xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech face a lawsuit over emissions from natural gas turbines at Mississippi data centers, raising health and environmental concerns.
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