Sanders and AOC Push to Block Energy-Heavy AI Data Centers
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a ban on large AI data centers, citing environmental and regulatory concerns tied to rapid infrastructure expansion.
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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposed a ban on large AI data centers, citing environmental and regulatory concerns tied to rapid infrastructure expansion.
Helion Energy is in early talks to supply fusion power to OpenAI, signaling growing energy demands from AI infrastructure. The proposed deal highlights ambitious scaling plans for fusion energy production.
World introduced AgentKit, a developer tool that verifies human identity behind AI agents making online purchases using blockchain-based protocols.
OpenAI is considering a deal to deploy its AI models across NATO’s unclassified networks days after securing a Pentagon agreement. The discussions highlight expanding military adoption of generative AI technologies.
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.
As OpenAI nears a $100 billion round and Anthropic closes a $30 billion raise, overlapping investors are challenging traditional venture capital norms around exclusivity and loyalty.
Bill Gates canceled his keynote appearance at India’s AI Impact Summit hours before speaking, as renewed scrutiny over past ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensified following U.S. Justice Department disclosures.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw is joining the company, while the project will continue as an open source initiative supported by OpenAI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized rival Anthropic for its Super Bowl ads mocking ChatGPT, prompting widespread social media ridicule and debate over AI advertising practices.
OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.
Apple CEO Tim Cook emailed staff expressing heartbreak over ICE violence in Minneapolis, joining other tech leaders in condemning the deaths of two U.S. citizens.
OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs acknowledged ICE violence in Minneapolis, while tech workers call for stronger public opposition and contract cancellations.
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.
OpenAI is in talks with Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds about a potential funding round that could raise roughly $50 billion, underscoring sustained investor appetite for large-scale AI development.
OpenAI plans to release “Sweet Pea” AI earbuds in H2 2026, featuring local AI processing, unique design, and potential 40-50 million unit shipments in year one.