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Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say

Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
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Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue

Ford is recalling 255,404 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the canister purge valve, which may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, the U.S.

Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue
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Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant

Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
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Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever

Elon Musk's SpaceX raised the $75 billion it targeted in a hotly awaited IPO on Thursday, selling shares at a fixed price of $135 that valued the space, satellite and AI company at

Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever
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Nvidia hires veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to head government affairs

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Nvidia hires veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to head government affairs
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Elon Musk's SpaceX kicks off mega IPO wave with $75 billion haul

Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq on Friday after the rocket and satellite maker raised $75 billion in its initial public offering, shattering records and eclipsing Saudi

Elon Musk's SpaceX kicks off mega IPO wave with $75 billion haul
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SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO

SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, capping the meteoric rise of a company that has reshaped the space business with reusable rockets and

SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO
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Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raise

Adobe on Thursday announced the exit of CFO Dan Durn, adding to concerns about the Photoshop maker's strategy to navigate the crowded design industry, though the

Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raise
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Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again

Wall Street staged its biggest bounce in two months on Thursday, and oil and bond yields tumbled, after U.S.

Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again
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Crypto exchanges cash in on SpaceX frenzy with pre-IPO derivatives

Before SpaceX goes public, crypto exchanges are giving traders a way to make risky bets on the company's future share price.

Crypto exchanges cash in on SpaceX frenzy with pre-IPO derivatives
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Honeywell targets $2 billion-$4 billion deals, eyes industrial automation M&A

Honeywell on Thursday said it is targeting deals valued at $2 billion to $4 billion and sees scope for acquisitions in its industrial automation business

Honeywell targets $2 billion-$4 billion deals, eyes industrial automation M&A
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States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceX

Investment leaders from four large states pressed Nasdaq and FTSE Russell for

States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceX
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Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share

SpaceX on Thursday priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the

Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
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US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again

U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening

US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again
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More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
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Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access
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US Supreme Court overturns ex-Twitter employee's obstruction conviction in Saudi spy case

The U.S.

US Supreme Court overturns ex-Twitter employee's obstruction conviction in Saudi spy case
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Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays
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Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports

June 11 - AI firm Anthropic is planning to lease and manage its own data centers and is seeking financial backing from Alphabet's Google for the lease payments, The Information reported on Thursday.

Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports
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Oracle shares slide as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investors

Oracle shares tumbled 12% on Thursday as surging spending and a ballooning debt load fanned investor concerns about the cash burn in the

Oracle shares slide as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investors
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Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Thursday alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide, the latest

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide
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BlackRock seeks to buy at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares, WSJ reports

Asset manager BlackRock sought to buy at least $5 billion worth of shares in the initial public offering of Elon Musk's SpaceX , the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday,

BlackRock seeks to buy at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares, WSJ reports
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FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that are on the verge of expiration

FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that are on the verge of expiration

FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that are on the verge of expiration
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Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
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SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $70 billion in orders from retail investors for its blockbuster initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people

SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders, Bloomberg News reports
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Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand

As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.

Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand
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Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention law

Lyft joined Uber Technologies in suing New York City to block a new law they said would force them to keep bad drivers who threaten public and

Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention law
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Oppenheimer launches Wall Street's first coverage of SpaceX with bullish outlook

Oppenheimer became the first global brokerage to start coverage of SpaceX, ahead of the rocket and AI company's highly anticipated $75 billion market debut on Friday.

Oppenheimer launches Wall Street's first coverage of SpaceX with bullish outlook
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Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Thursday its commercial aviation unit has a backlog of more than $15 billion and that the main

Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street

Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is set to make its debut on Wall Street Friday

Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street
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From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were
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On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Even before going public, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has become a household name in America — more widely recognized than legacy Apollo-era

On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push
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KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra

A KKR-led group on Thursday launched a new company with more than $10 billion in committed capital to finance the build-out of AI infrastructure, the latest effort by an

KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears

The European Union's ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters could affect more than a fifth of new

EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears
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Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO

Clinical-stage ​biotech Kardigan is targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, it said on Thursday, as

Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO
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Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of its next-generation artificial intelligence processor, The Information reported on Thursday, citing

Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports
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Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia

Deep in an underground bunker, where walls of screens stream live data from across the battlefield, the

Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia
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Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI

If not for the intense rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the generative AI boom might not have arrived so quickly.

Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
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Wall St opens higher on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on developments around the Middle East conflict.

Wall St opens higher on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
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Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
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Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively

Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
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How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
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How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Health|Science|Technology

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
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Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup

With 48 teams, 36 base camps and 11 stadiums, the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, is one of the biggest security challenges the FBI has ever

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on

Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
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'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
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Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds

Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds

Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds
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SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'

When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever

SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'
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Wall Street buckles up for SpaceX liftoff, hoping for a glitch-free ride

As SpaceX prepares for its record-breaking $75 billion market debut with great fanfare, Wall Street traders

Wall Street buckles up for SpaceX liftoff, hoping for a glitch-free ride
Science|Technology|World

NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat

NATO's top military commander on Thursday highlighted the importance of battlefield data processing in modern warfare, pointing to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat
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What an airline passenger encounters when they try to storm a cockpit

What an airline passenger encounters when they try to storm a cockpit

What an airline passenger encounters when they try to storm a cockpit
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Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console

Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console
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Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says

Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the tyre repair kit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on

Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says
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Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk is expected to appear virtually at an event by computer chip equipment giant ASML on Thursday to discuss Terafab, his plan for a massive

Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO
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China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push

China's northeastern city of Changchun, home to the country's oldest automaker FAW Group, has released a draft plan through 2030 to revamp its decades-old auto sector,

China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push
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China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout

Barely a week after Nvidia-backed chipmaker Coherent warned of a shortage of indium phosphide in an earnings call in early May, its CEO Jim

China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout
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OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic, WSJ reports

OpenAI is considering drastically reducing the prices it charges users as it seeks to win customers from its competitor Anthropic, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday,

OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic, WSJ reports
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
Economy|Education|Health|Technology|World

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
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US charges suspected Russian hacker with facilitating cyber campaign

A suspected Russian hacker is in U.S. custody after being extradited from Thailand and has been charged with facilitating a campaign of cyberattacks carried

US charges suspected Russian hacker with facilitating cyber campaign
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Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots
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Trading Day: Sizzling AI now fizzling

Another heavy selloff in tech dragged U.S. and global stocks lower on Wednesday, and wider investor sentiment was rocked and oil prices rose

Trading Day: Sizzling AI now fizzling
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Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'

Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at the highly anticipated IPO of SpaceX, warning the Elon Musk-led space company's offering is fueled by

Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'
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Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft's Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month, Bloomberg News reports
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Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debt

Oracle on Wednesday forecast capital spending plans for fiscal 2027 above Wall Street estimates, as the cloud computing company said it will also

Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debt
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OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers

Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI's flagship chat to gin up opposition to Donald Trump's tariffs and intervene in American debates over data centers

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers