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Forrester principal analyst JP Gownder remains unconvinced that AI will revolutionize productivity. Gownder says jobs eaten by bots don't come back, raising questions about the real impact of AI on the economy.
Dell has filed a claim against VMware in the software licensing dispute brought by supermarket giant Tesco. Dell expects VMware to fork over at least £10 million under certain circumstances related to the case outcome.
Microsoft's From Software Assurance (SA) program is the subject of a legal dispute with ValueLicensing over the resale of software licenses. The case raises copyright issues and continues to generate debate in the industry. Microsoft has appealed against a previous judgment.
The AI boom is driving an unprecedented wave of data center construction. In the United States, the construction of these infrastructures is clashing with a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople such as plumbers and electricians, who are essential to build the new installations.
Mira Murati's startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is losing two key figures. According to an OpenAI executive, the shift had been in the works for several weeks. This personnel change may signal a shift in strategy or priorities for both companies in the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence.
Emversity has raised $30 million in a new funding round. The Indian company aims to scale its job-ready training programs in India, focusing on skills that artificial intelligence cannot yet replace. This investment doubles its valuation.
OpenAI has partnered with Cerebras in a deal securing $10 billion in compute resources. The goal is to accelerate the response times of OpenAI's AI models, especially for complex tasks requiring longer processing. The collaboration aims to improve the efficiency and speed of deliveries.
Skild AI, a company specializing in general-purpose robotics software, has reached a valuation of $14 billion. The $1.4 billion funding round was led by SoftBank, highlighting the growing interest in advanced solutions in the field of robotics and automation.
Depthfirst, an AI-powered cybersecurity firm, has announced a $40 million Series A funding round. The company will use the funds to further develop its AI-native platform, designed to help companies fight cyber threats more effectively.
VoiceRun, a startup that creates voice agents, raised $5.5 million in a round led by FlyBridge. This investment marks a significant step forward for the company in the growing market of conversational artificial intelligence.
During a short interview, former President Donald Trump stated that Apple had "invested" in Intel. The nature of this alleged investment is unclear, and it cannot be ruled out that it is an inaccuracy on Trump's part.
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.