AI Takes the Wheel: Global Deals, Grok Drama & Google’s New Brain
Big money, bigger bots, and even bigger ethical questions are driving this week in AI.
Nvidia Says U.S. Has Lifted Restrictions on A.I. Chip Sales to China
Tripp Mickle/ New York Times
Nvidia's green light is returned—US regulators have eased export restrictions on AI chip shipments to China. Expect another boost to the global AI arms race.
Elon Musk’s AI bot adds a ridiculous anime companion with ‘NSFW’ mode
Jay Peters/The Verge
Grok now features an anime waifu. Yes, seriously. Musk's AI has transitioned from a chatbot to a strange, NSFW anime companion, and the internet is losing it.
Trump announces billions in investments to make Pennsylvania an AI hub
Jay Peters/ The Verge
AI meets campaign trail—Trump promises billions to transform Pennsylvania into America's next AI powerhouse. Technology, employment, and politics collide.
Google’s Discover page now summarizes news with AI
Jess Weatherbed/ The Verge
Scrolling has been smarter. Google's Discover stream now provides AI-generated summaries of breaking news, allowing users to grasp the gist without clicking.
Now Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI can scan everything on your screen
Jay Peters/ The Verge
Your screen has become its playground. Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI can read, interpret, and act on everything visible, including spreadsheets and screenshots.
Trump unveils $70bn AI and energy plan at summit with oil and tech bigwigs
Dharna Noor/ The Guardian
$70 billion. That's Trump's new pitch, combining AI innovation with energy domination. It was unveiled during a high-stakes gathering and is equal parts technological vision and power play.
Military AI contracts awarded to Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI
Ryan Daws/ AI News
The Pentagon is going all in on AI, awarding contracts to the greatest names in technology. Expect battlefield bots to be faster, smarter, and more controversial.
Meta’s New Superintelligence Lab Is Discussing Major A.I. Strategy Changes
Eli Tan/ New York Times
Meta is not simply following AI; it is attempting to outthink it. The company's new superintelligence lab is apparently planning a change in its overall AI strategy.
Cognition AI Buys Windsurf as A.I. Frenzy Escalates
Mike Isaac/ New York Times
Another startup scoop in Silicon Valley's AI gold rush—Cognition AI has acquired Windsurf, escalating the competition for elite talent and model domination.
Google’s curated AI ‘notebooks’ talk you through topics from parenting to Shakespeare
Emma Roth/ the Verge
Need parenting advice or a refresher on Shakespeare? Google's new AI-powered notebooks guide you through complicated topics using a chat-style interface.
US government announces $200 million Grok contract a week after ‘MechaHitler’ incident
Lauren Feiner/ The Verge
Timing is everything. Just days after Grok's antisemitic meltdown, the United States awarded xAI a $200 million military contract, raising more than a few questions.
Anthropic’s Claude chatbot can now make and edit your Canva designs
Jess Weatherbed/ The Verge
Design meets dialogue. Claude AI now interacts with Canva, allowing you to create, edit, and customize visuals simply by speaking. Your new design intern is here.