Shopify Becomes Latest Software Firm To Buy Back Shares
Salesforce, Pinterest and ServiceNow have also ramped up their buybacks this year.
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Anthropic Expands Glasswing to 150 New Organizations
The organizations will gain access to Anthropic’s cyber-capable model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Meta Adds Limits to Employee Tracking Tool After Staff Backlash
Company is updating its Model Capability Initiative to add stronger privacy, exemptions and a 30-minute pause.
Microsoft Unveils New Homegrown AI, OpenClaw-Inspired Agents for Businesses
Microsoft announced seven new homegrown AI models, including ones specialized for coding and reasoning.
Microsoft Debuts New Nvidia-Powered “Dev Box” PC; OS for Wearable and Desktop “Agent First” Devices
The device gives Microsoft a more direct competitor to Apple’s Mac Mini, which has seen spiking demand from developers running AI.
OpenAI Says It Will Combine Codex and ChatGPT Soon, Announces Business Tools
OpenAI announced specialized features within its Codex coding app designed to help with tasks ranging from product design to investment banking.
President Trump Signs Scaled-Back AI Executive Order
Trump had delayed an earlier version of the order in May.
SpaceX Pushes for IPO Banks to Cut Fees
SpaceX is seeking a less than 0.75% fee, Bloomberg reported, while previous mega listings have usually commanded at least 1%.
SK Hynix to Double Capacity as AI Strains Memory Supply
SK Hynix Chairman said the memory shortage could last until 2030.
Salesforce Stake in Anthropic Reaches $5 Billion
Anthropic last week said it raised $65 billion at a $900 billion valuation.
Salesforce Acquires Contentful in Latest Move to Boost AI
Salesforce gets a discount on a content management system software provider that was valued at $3 billion after its last funding five years ago.
Google to Raise $80 Billion for AI Spending, Employee Equity Taxes
Alphabet announced plans to sell new stock for the first time since 2005, aiming to raise $80 billion in equity to spend on AI infrastructure and compute.
OpenAI Taps Salesforce Executive to Lead Global Partnerships
Brian Landsman, a 14-year Salesforce veteran who led its app store, becomes the latest executive from that company to join OpenAI.
Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over Safety Concerns
The 83-page complaint seeks to hold Altman personally liable for “reckless and willful misconduct.”
Anthropic Makes Confidential IPO Filing
The maker of Claude is vying with OpenAI to be the first to go public.
SpaceX Discloses Updated Details of Anthropic Deal, Flags Data Center Water Risks
The initial SpaceX filing did not include language about an initial three-month deal period with Anthropic.
China’s MiniMax Launches New Model as Open-Source AI Coding Battle Heats Up
Chinese AI firms including MiniMax, Moonshot AI and DeepSeek are trying to attract more users by offering cheaper coding alternatives to Anthropic and OpenAI.
Nvidia Unveils New Chip for PCs
Microsoft, Dell, HP, ASUS, Lenovo and MSI all previewed new laptops that will use the chips on Sunday.
Intel to Ship New AI Chip This Year to Challenge Nvidia
Intel wants to build its new AI chip in its own foundries, a move that could lower costs and reduce its reliance on TSMC.
US Clarifies AI Chip Export Loophole
The Commerce Department is making clear that Chinese companies cannot use overseas subsidiaries to sidestep US limits on advanced AI chips.
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