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Amazon in Talks for Up to $50 Billion OpenAI Investment

By Maria Konash Jan 30, 2026

Amazon is in early discussions to invest tens of billions of dollars in OpenAI, a move that could deepen its position in the global AI race and make it the startup’s largest new backer.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft Weigh Up to $60B OpenAI Investment

By Maria Konash Jan 29, 2026

Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft are in talks to invest as much as $60 billion in OpenAI, according to a report. The discussions underscore intensifying competition and rising costs in advanced AI development.

AI & Machine Learning, News

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Break Silence on ICE Violence

By Maria Konash Jan 27, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs acknowledged ICE violence in Minneapolis, while tech workers call for stronger public opposition and contract cancellations.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Tech Workers Urge CEOs to Pressure White House on ICE

By Maria Konash Jan 26, 2026

Over 450 tech workers from Google, Meta, OpenAI, and other firms urge CEOs to push the White House to end federal ICE operations in U.S. cities.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

Microsoft Unveils New AI Chip With TSMC and OpenAI

By Maria Konash Jan 26, 2026

Microsoft has introduced Maia 200, a new AI chip built with TSMC and designed to power GPT-5.2 and Microsoft 365 Copilot, promising faster, more efficient AI performance.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Microsoft Paint Lets AI Create Images From Your Words Using DALL‑E

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Microsoft Paint introduces Image Creator, powered by DALL‑E, enabling users to generate images from text descriptions.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

Apple Supplier Pegatron Brings AI Servers to Texas With First U.S. Factory

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron, a supplier to Apple, is building its first U.S. factory in Texas to produce AI server products, including those using Nvidia chips.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

OpenAI Faces Pressure as Investors Demand AI Returns

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Analysts warn 2026 could be a pivotal year for OpenAI and other private AI companies as investors focus on profitability amid rising compute costs and IPO speculation.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Research & Innovation

Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft Team Up to Use AI for Early Lung Cancer Detection

By Maria Konash Jan 20, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft have launched a collaboration to accelerate early detection of lung cancer using AI-powered radiology tools, with a focus on underserved communities.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy

Musk Seeks Up To $134 Billion in OpenAI, Microsoft Lawsuit

By Maria Konash Jan 19, 2026

Elon Musk is demanding up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in a lawsuit alleging the AI company broke its nonprofit promises after accepting major funding.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy

OpenAI, Microsoft Face Trial Over Musk Charity Claims

By Maria Konash Jan 16, 2026

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its charitable mission can proceed to trial, rejecting dismissal efforts by OpenAI and Microsoft.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Wikimedia Foundation Expands AI Collaborations With Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Perplexity

By Maria Konash Jan 15, 2026

Wikipedia marked its 25th anniversary by announcing new Wikimedia Enterprise partnerships with major AI and technology companies. The collaborations aim to support responsible use of human-curated knowledge at scale.