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- 1Trump family profits as White House shields AI boom▼As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike...
The Guardian reports that the Trump administration is protecting the artificial intelligence industry from regulatory scrutiny while the Trump family and other allies secure lucrative financial deals tied to the sector. Critics say the arrangement blurs the line between policy-making and personal enrichment, raising fresh conflict-of-interest questions as federal AI policy takes shape.
- 2US appeals court upholds Anthropic supply chain risk designation●U.S. appeals court upholds designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
A U.S. appeals court has upheld the government's designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a ruling with major implications for the defense sector and the Pentagon's ability to work with leading artificial intelligence firms. The decision resolves a legal challenge to the classification, which can restrict or complicate federal contracts involving the company's technology.
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Executives from leading artificial intelligence companies have been summoned to testify before a US Senate investigation examining the AI industry. The probe is expected to scrutinise how AI firms develop and deploy their technology, along with associated security risks. The summons signals growing congressional willingness to put the sector's most powerful figures under public questioning.
- 4Narendra Modi's India bets on space, chips and AI●The Tech-led Renaissance: Space, semiconductors and AI in PM Narendra Modi’s India
Commentary from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Organiser argues that India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is experiencing a technology-led renaissance, driven by advances in space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence. The piece frames these sectors as central to India's ambitions of becoming a global technology power, highlighting government programmes and policy push behind the country's growing tech profile.
- 5Qualcomm Shares Rise on Reported Tenstorrent Acquisition Interest●QCOM Stock Jumps Over 4% — Qualcomm Reportedly Eyes Tenstorrent Acquisition To Power AI Chip Ambitions
Qualcomm stock jumped more than 4% after reports that the chipmaker is considering an acquisition of AI chip startup Tenstorrent. The move would signal a serious push by Qualcomm into AI accelerators, a market currently dominated by Nvidia. Investors appeared to welcome the prospect of Qualcomm strengthening its position in the fast-growing artificial intelligence semiconductor sector.
- 6Walmart Trains Workers and Rolls Out AI Shopping Tools●Why Is Walmart (WMT) Training Workers And Adding AI Shopping Tools?
Walmart is investing in employee training programmes while introducing artificial intelligence-powered shopping tools for customers. The retailer is pairing workforce upskilling with new AI features aimed at personalising and streamlining the shopping experience, positioning itself as a technology-forward company in the competitive retail sector.
- 7Costa Rica Courts Indian Tech and AI Investment●Costa Rica Seeks to Attract New Global Service, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Centers from India
Costa Rica is courting Indian companies to establish global service delivery, technology, and artificial intelligence centers in the country. The effort targets India's fast-growing IT and outsourcing sector, positioning Costa Rica as a nearshore hub for the Americas. Officials see investment from India as a way to diversify the economy and create high-skilled jobs, though details on specific companies or deals remain limited.