The artificial intelligence sector is in turmoil, with significant defections of skilled personnel from leading companies such as OpenAI and xAI. The reasons appear to range from internal reorganizations to strategic disagreements on future technological directions.
According to DIGITIMES, AMD is eroding Intel's market share in the server and PC sectors. Supply chain constraints in China could further intensify price pressures.
The Trump administration has outlined the first 26 goals of an ambitious project: integrating artificial intelligence into government scientific research. The fields of application range from securing critical minerals to discovering a unified theory of physics.
Following the US deal, Taiwan aims to strengthen its economic resilience by expanding into Europe and the global south. The initiative seeks to diversify markets and reduce dependence on single economies, fostering collaborations across various sectors.
The artificial intelligence sector is in turmoil, with significant internal changes in key companies such as xAI and OpenAI. From departures of founding members to team reorganizations and layoffs, internal dynamics are reshaping the AI landscape.
At least nine engineers, including two co-founders, have left xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company. The resignations raise questions about the company's stability, which is already at the center of several controversies.
Claude's app reached the top 10 on the U.S. App Store following Anthropic's Super Bowl ad campaign. The advertisement, centered on a parody of artificial intelligence, helped increase the visibility and adoption of the application.
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, has announced the appointment of Chris Liddell to its board of directors. Liddell brings extensive experience in the technology and financial sectors, having held leadership roles in several prominent companies.
As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.
At least nine engineers, including two co-founders, have announced their exits from xAI in the past week. The resignations raise questions about the stability of Elon Musk's company, already at the center of several controversies. Speculation suggests an internal reorganization rather than a spontaneous departure.
Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have developed an AI model to improve efficiency in healthcare resource allocation. The system analyzes historical data to forecast future demand, supporting decisions on staffing, patient care, and infrastructure management. The model integrates demographic and capacity data for short-, medium-, and long-term projections.
Waymo, Google's autonomous vehicle company, has launched a pilot program with DoorDash. Dashers are paid to close the doors of self-driving cars left open by passengers. The initiative highlights the need for human intervention even in the most automated systems.
Cohere surpassed $240 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025, highlighting strong enterprise AI demand as the Canadian startup positions itself for a potential IPO. This comes amid intensifying competition from OpenAI and Anthropic.
The week saw a surge in tech funding in Europe, with deals exceeding €3.4 billion. Key investments include Nscale ($1.4 billion for renewable AI clusters), Eutelsat (€975 million for LEO expansion), and Olix ($220 million for photonic AI inference chips). Growing focus on sustainability and AI.
Meta is reportedly developing a feature, internally known as "Name Tag," that would allow its smart glasses to identify people and provide information about them via Meta's AI assistant. The technology raises questions about privacy and the use of personal data.
RentAHuman is a platform that aims to connect AI agents with human workers for the execution of physical tasks. Launched in early February, the platform was developed by Alexander Liteplo and Patricia Tani and presents itself as a marketplace for on-demand services.
London-based deep tech startup Stanhope AI has closed a €6.7 million ($8 million) Seed funding round to advance a new class of adaptive artificial intelligence. The aim is to power autonomous systems in the physical world, moving beyond the limitations of large language models.
Zurich-based startup ScyAI has closed a €2 million pre-seed funding round. The company has developed a platform that creates quantified risk profiles for companies with large physical asset portfolios, combining operational data and external hazard models, with the aim of reducing insurance costs and improving coverage.
Anthropic announces a $30 billion Series G funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to $380 billion. The AI company continues to attract significant investments despite not yet being profitable.
Anthropic has just closed a $30 billion Series G funding round, pushing its valuation to $380 billion. The financing was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and investment firm Coatue, with backing from a long list of global institutions.