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A new report estimates that $17 billion worth of bitcoin was stolen globally in 2025 alone. This record figure is mainly due to the increase in sophisticated scams based on impersonation techniques and the use of artificial intelligence to deceive victims.

Research indicates that young British adults are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice. The survey, conducted on a sample of 5,000 people between 28 and 40 years old, reveals a growing interest in AI-based tools to improve money management and develop more sustainable financial habits, especially in the face of difficulties in saving and financial discipline.

Tech giant Microsoft has announced a significant expansion of its data center infrastructure. The company pledges to be a "good neighbor" and avoid negatively impacting electricity costs for consumers, while continuing to invest heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Microsoft has announced the "Community-First AI Infrastructure" initiative, committing to covering the full electricity costs for its AI data centers and refusing local property tax reductions. The increasing demand for generative AI services has prompted Big Tech companies to build massive new data centers, raising concerns about rising electricity rates and water consumption.

According to Qwen's leader, Chinese AI architectures have less than a 20% chance of overtaking their Western counterparts. Despite recent IPOs in the sector raising over $1 billion, capital alone cannot bridge the technological gap.

AI voice startup ElevenLabs announced it has exceeded $330 million in annual recurring revenue. The company took only five months to increase revenue from $200 million to $330 million, highlighting exponential growth in the voice synthesis sector.

Apple has launched 'Creator Studio', a bundle of content creation applications available on a monthly subscription. The offering includes professional software such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, for both Mac and iPad, as well as Motion, Compressor, and MainStage for Mac. An interesting option for creatives looking for comprehensive tools at an affordable cost.

Deepgram has closed a Series C funding round, raising $130 million and reaching a valuation of $1.3 billion. Simultaneously, the company announced the acquisition of an AI startup from Y Combinator. The operation consolidates Deepgram's position in the sector.

Brazil's competition watchdog has ordered WhatsApp to put on hold its policy that bars third-party AI companies from using its business API to offer chatbots on the app. The agency has also started an investigation against the company to determine if the policy is anti-competitive.

AI drug discovery startup Converge Bio has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Wiz.

Hupo, backed by Meta, pivoted from mental wellness to AI sales coaching for banks and insurers. The company secured a $10M Series A funding round led by DST Global, marking a significant strategic shift.

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta is ramping up its efforts to build out its AI capacity. The company aims to strengthen its computing capabilities to support the development and deployment of new language models and artificial intelligence applications.

French defense tech company Harmattan AI is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, best known for making the Rafale fighter jet.

Shopify introduces agentic AI to automate operations and expand sales channels in enterprise commerce. The 'Winter ‘26 Edition' update pushes AI towards active workflow management and product distribution on third-party platforms, allowing products to emerge directly in AI-driven conversations. Updates include 'Agentic Storefronts', 'Sidekick Pulse', and 'SimGym' to optimize operational efficiency and reduce risks in platform updates.

Motional plans to launch a fully driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas by the end of 2026. The company is focusing on artificial intelligence to handle the challenges of autonomous driving in complex urban environments. This debut represents a significant step towards the large-scale commercialization of self-driving vehicles, opening new perspectives in the mobility sector.

OpenAI and SoftBank Group, through SB Energy, will collaborate to develop multi-gigawatt AI data center campuses. Projects include a 1.2 GW facility in Texas supporting the Stargate initiative. The goal is to provide the infrastructure needed to support the growing demand for AI computing power.

Nvidia has appointed its first Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The company chose Alison Wagonfield, a former Google executive with a strong background in developing Google's Cloud project. This strategic move comes at a crucial time for Nvidia, which aims to consolidate its leadership in the rapidly evolving market for artificial intelligence hardware.

OpenAI is acquiring the team behind Convogo, an AI-powered executive coaching tool, in an all-stock deal. This acquisition further expands OpenAI's reach in the AI market and its applications in the workplace.

Snowflake is bolstering its data stack with the acquisition of Observe, an observability platform. The goal is to better manage the sheer volume of data generated by AI agents, making the platform better suited to the evolving needs of the market.

The Chinese spot market is experiencing a surge in prices for DDR5 memory modules intended for servers. A single 256GB module exceeds $5,700, while a batch of 100 units reaches quotations similar to those of a property in Shanghai. High demand and supply chain difficulties may be among the causes of this situation.