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EU says its AI Act can handle rogue AI risks

The EU's proactive AI regulation could significantly influence global AI development, pushing firms to prioritize compliance and safety measures.

2 days ago · By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Epoch AI finds AI acknowledgments in math papers jumped to 25% in four months

$Epoch AI finds AI acknowledgments in math papers jumped to 25% in four months$

The rapid rise in AI acknowledgments in math papers signals a shift in academic norms, necessitating new evaluation criteria for AI contributions.

2 days ago · By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

AI chiplet startup Eliyan draws takeover interest months after $1 billion valuation

AI chiplet startup Eliyan has received at least one takeover bid and hired a bank, with a potential $3 billion target after a $1 billion raise.

2 days ago · By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Big Tech is borrowing hundreds of billions for AI, and bond investors are getting cautious

Big Tech's AI-driven borrowing surge may strain financial stability, prompting investor caution and potential reevaluation of credit risks.

2 days ago · By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

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Microsoft launches Decision-1, an AI model built to make fast calls

Oct. 9, 2026

Microsoft launches Decision-1, an AI model built to make fast calls

Microsoft's Decision-1 AI model could revolutionize decision-making processes by enhancing efficiency and reliability in business operations.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Anthropic AI model sent a fake homicide tip to Philadelphia police during testing

Oct. 9, 2026

Anthropic AI model sent a fake homicide tip to Philadelphia police during testing

The incident underscores the urgent need for robust oversight and safeguards in AI systems to prevent potential misuse and ensure public safety.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

PC shipments fall 20% in sharpest decline since Q1 2023

Oct. 9, 2026

PC shipments fall 20% in sharpest decline since Q1 2023

The decline in PC shipments highlights the growing impact of AI on tech supply chains, potentially leading to sustained higher PC prices.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Discovery Loop targets $50B valuation, leading record decacorn pace

Oct. 9, 2026

Discovery Loop targets $50B valuation, leading record decacorn pace

The rapid rise of AI decacorns like Discovery Loop highlights a booming investor appetite, potentially reshaping innovation and market dynamics.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Microsoft bets on AI agents and hybrid intelligence to reshape Windows 11

Oct. 9, 2026

Microsoft bets on AI agents and hybrid intelligence to reshape Windows 11

Microsoft's AI-driven Windows 11 could redefine computing efficiency and security, reducing cloud dependency while enhancing local processing.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Robinhood’s margin book hits record $21.6 billion, up 127% year over year

Oct. 9, 2026

Robinhood’s margin book hits record $21.6 billion, up 127% year over year

The surge in Robinhood's margin lending highlights potential market instability risks, as increased leverage can amplify both gains and losses.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Nvidia’s $15.6 billion in customer advances show demand, and a growing financing tab

Oct. 9, 2026

Nvidia’s $15.6 billion in customer advances show demand, and a growing financing tab

Nvidia's financial strategies highlight increased customer dependency and potential risks, emphasizing the need for careful investor monitoring.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Anthropic’s planned IPO raises questions over AI risk disclosures

Oct. 9, 2026

Anthropic’s planned IPO raises questions over AI risk disclosures

Anthropic's IPO could redefine AI market valuations, balancing immense growth potential against significant existential risks.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Jeff Bezos predicts AI could bring a three-day workweek and single-income households

Oct. 9, 2026

Jeff Bezos predicts AI could bring a three-day workweek and single-income households

AI-driven productivity could reshape labor markets, potentially reducing work hours and altering income dynamics, but equitable gain distribution remains uncertain.

By DIEGO ALMADA LOPEZ

Ledger investigates customer fund losses linked to hardware wallet reseller

Oct. 9, 2026

Ledger investigates customer fund losses linked to hardware wallet reseller

The incident underscores the critical need for robust supply chain security and transparency in the hardware wallet industry to maintain trust.

By JOHN CHEN