Microsoft is launching a new superintelligence team after being freed from OpenAI partnership restrictions. The company can now pursue its own AGI research while maintaining access to OpenAI’s best models through 2030. AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says they’re chasing “humanist superintelligence” that
JPMorgan strategists argue bitcoin now has “significant upside” after a brutal October selloff. The cryptocurrency plunged more than 20% from its October 5 peak of $126,000, briefly dipping below $100,000 this week. Analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou cites futures liquidations and a $128 million crypto
Microsoft has publicly apologized for failing to clearly communicate Microsoft 365 subscription changes. The company is offering refunds to customers in Australia and New Zealand who switch to the cheaper Classic plan by December 31, 2025. This comes after legal action from Australian regulators.
Google settles Epic Games lawsuit after five-year legal battle, agreeing to major Play Store reforms. Meanwhile, China mandates domestic AI chips in state-funded data centers, escalating tech tensions with the US.
Snap’s massive deal with Perplexity reveals where the real money is in AI right now. It’s not in building the models – it’s in owning the distribution. The company’s shares jumped 14% on the news.
In a stunning reversal, Apple will pay Google around $1 billion annually for AI capabilities. This flips their previous arrangement where Google paid Apple $25 billion yearly to remain the default search engine. The shift reveals how AI is fundamentally rewriting traditional business relationships.
Goodman Group expects its construction pipeline to hit a record AU$17.5 billion by 2026, driven overwhelmingly by data center projects. The company currently has 300MW of data center capacity under construction, set to grow to 500MW next year. CEO Greg Goodman says hyperscale demand and metropolitan
Nvidia’s CEO delivered a stark warning about China’s AI ambitions at the FT’s Future of AI Summit. He pointed to western “cynicism” and regulatory burdens as key disadvantages compared to China’s aggressive support for tech companies.
New data from TriNet shows small businesses are finding unique advantages by integrating AI into their operations. The technology allows them to scale more efficiently while maintaining human strategic oversight. This represents a major shift in how smaller companies compete.
Armis has secured $435 million in pre-IPO funding led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The cybersecurity company recently surpassed $300 million in annual recurring revenue and plans to reach $1 billion within three years.
