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Tesla bets $2B on Elon’s xAI, despite mixed shareholder support, amid $20B shift from EVs to robotics, AI

Tesla bets $2B on Elon’s xAI, despite mixed shareholder support, amid $20B shift from EVs to robotics, AI

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Anthropic now in talks to raise $20B, up from $10B, at $350B valuation, led by GIC and Coatue

Anthropic now in talks to raise $20B, up from $10B, at $350B valuation, led by GIC and Coatue

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Moonshot’s Kimi K2.5 open model on par with GPT-5.2, Opus 4.5

Moonshot’s Kimi K2.5 open model on par with GPT-5.2, Opus 4.5

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Apple said to debut Gemini-powered Siri in Feb., but “fully reimagined” chatbot in Jun.

Apple said to debut Gemini-powered Siri in Feb., but “fully reimagined” chatbot in Jun.

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TikTok lands U.S. deal with non-Chinese investors, valuing new unit at ~$14B

TikTok lands U.S. deal with non-Chinese investors, valuing new unit at ~$14B

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Apple said to develop AirTag-sized AI pin with cameras for 2027 launch

Apple said to develop AirTag-sized AI pin with cameras for 2027 launch

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT age prediction globally ahead of adult content push

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT age prediction globally ahead of adult content push

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OpenAI “on track” to unveil first device in H2 2026, exec says

OpenAI “on track” to unveil first device in H2 2026, exec says

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Replit said to seek $400M at $9B valuation, with Toronto’s Georgian likely to lead

Replit said to seek $400M at $9B valuation, with Toronto’s Georgian likely to lead

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Thinking Machines ousts CTO Barret Zoph over alleged “unethical conduct”; he will return to OpenAI

Thinking Machines ousts CTO Barret Zoph over alleged “unethical conduct”; he will return to OpenAI

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