Saudi Arabia is looking to build data centers overseas that operate under its own laws, a concept called a data embassy. It’s a creative workaround for its domestic resource shortages as it tries to become an AI hub. But will this diplomatic approach to data actually work at scale?
Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi warns that aggressive borrowing by AI firms is a “mounting potential threat.” The 10 largest AI companies are on track to issue over $120 billion in debt this year alone, a pace that exceeds the dot-com era even after adjusting for inflation. This time, the debt is
Therapists are facing a new challenge: clients who arrive with AI-generated diagnoses and treatment plans. This trend is creating tension in sessions, as patients often trust the chatbot’s instant advice over their therapist’s clinical expertise.
Google executives have publicly denied a report claiming ads are planned for the Gemini AI chatbot in 2026. The company currently has “no plans” for ads, but its history and the sheer scale of free users make a future change seem inevitable.
Microsoft is in talks with chipmaker Broadcom to co-design custom AI processors. This move is part of a major industry shift as cloud giants seek more control over their AI hardware.
In a significant policy shift, the US is poised to approve Nvidia’s export of its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China. This follows a private meeting between CEO Jensen Huang and President Trump last week.
NVIDIA and SoftBank are reportedly in talks to invest over $1 billion into Skild AI, a robotics foundation model startup. The deal, which could close before Christmas, would value the 2023-founded company at nearly $14 billion.
According to investor Tiger Global, Waymo has surpassed 450,000 weekly paid robotaxi rides. This milestone, revealed in a letter viewed by CNBC, is nearly double the figure the Alphabet-owned unit reported in April.
Google is introducing PC Connect for Android XR, an app designed to seamlessly stream your PC desktop and games to compatible headsets. The feature supports multiple computers, letting users switch between them easily. It’s a clear push to make these early-stage headsets more versatile from day one.
The future of AI isn’t just about replacing jobs. According to experts, its most transformative role in the physical world will come from working alongside human experts, who provide the crucial questions and guidance the technology needs.
