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Today: June 02, 2026
Today: June 02, 2026

Artificial Intelligence

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NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US

NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S. It is one of the biggest proposed mergers so far this year and would create the world’s biggest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, the companies said on Monday

May 18, 2026
NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

May 17, 2026
As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities
Americas|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology

May 16, 2026
Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
Business|Science|Technology

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence

May 14, 2026
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future
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US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says

U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to

May 14, 2026
US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

Using artificial intelligence to "jump straight to the result" could mean art fails to achieve its purposes of self-expression and to deepen our

May 14, 2026
At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO

Shares of Blackstone's newly minted investment vehicle opened flat in their market debut on Thursday, after the company raised $1.75 billion in its U.S.

May 14, 2026
Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and

May 14, 2026
Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday that he hoped U.S.

May 14, 2026
Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO

A newly formed Blackstone data center real estate investment trust has raised $1.75 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Wednesday.

May 14, 2026
Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO
Economy|Political|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

May 13, 2026
The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Microsoft is shopping for artificial-intelligence startups as the software company prepares for a future

May 14, 2026
Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

The welcoming ceremony for U_S_ President Donald Trump as he arrived in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has included a military honor guard, a military band and hundreds of Chinese youths waving flags and chanting, “Warm welcome!”

May 13, 2026
Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI rivals access its services, warning

May 13, 2026
Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services
Business|Economy|Technology

China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow

China's Alibaba has reported accelerating AI and cloud revenue growth driven by the AI boom, which has jumped 38% in the January-March quarter compared to the year before

May 13, 2026
China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally

A stunning run-up in shares of semiconductor companies has helped drive the U.S. stock rally, but the eye-popping gains are sparking concerns about an

May 13, 2026
Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally
Business|Economy|Technology|World

SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains

Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March

May 13, 2026
SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains
Business|Science|Technology|World

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push

U.S.

May 13, 2026
Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says

Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, in about two weeks, a person

May 13, 2026
Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker

May 12, 2026
OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery

Isomorphic Labs, an artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery company, said on Wednesday it has raised $2.1 billion in its latest funding round led by existing investor Thrive

May 12, 2026
Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery
Education|Science|Technology

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing

Today’s AI systems are powerful, and it’s natural to see them as having humanlike intelligence. Shaking that illusion is important – and difficult to do.

May 12, 2026
Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

When Tesla announced an expansion of its robotaxis to Dallas and Houston last month, some investors touted momentum for

May 12, 2026
Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience

U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI said it was granting access to its latest models including GPT-5.5-Cyber to Deutsche Telekom, BBVA and dozens more

May 12, 2026
OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm

May 11, 2026
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty

Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever testified on Monday that he spent about a year gathering evidence for the ChatGPT maker's board that CEO Sam Altman had displayed a "

May 12, 2026
Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|World

Indie films race for Cannes top prize with big studios absent

Tales of war, grief and artificial intelligence join a race for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival's top prize from Tuesday, in a

May 11, 2026
Indie films race for Cannes top prize with big studios absent
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

OpenAI said on Monday it is setting up a new company with more than $4 billion in initial investment to help organizations build and deploy artificial intelligence systems, and will

May 11, 2026
OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has signed a $1.8 billion computing deal with Akamai Technologies to meet surging demand for its AI software, Bloomberg News reported on

May 09, 2026
Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Goldman Sachs' private credit fund cuts value by 3.7%

Goldman Sachs reported a decline in its private credit fund's value for the first quarter, as it saw an increase in unrealized losses and mark-downs in its portfolio,

May 08, 2026
Goldman Sachs' private credit fund cuts value by 3.7%
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Logitech bets on AI, gaming and business users as it raises spending, CEO says

Logitech International will increase spending on product development and marketing this year, CEO Hanneke Faber said, even as concerns grow of a possible

May 08, 2026
Logitech bets on AI, gaming and business users as it raises spending, CEO says
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Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

May 08, 2026
Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5

May 08, 2026
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

RBC lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,900 on AI optimism

RBC Capital Markets raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,900 from 7,750 on Friday, citing resilient earnings growth and continued strength in artificial intelligence‑

May 08, 2026
RBC lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,900 on AI optimism
Business|Europe|Political|World

A year in, what's on Pope Leo XIV's to-do list? And what has he done so far?

While Pope Francis opened his pontificate with a flurry of reforms and appointments to shake things up, Pope Leo XIV has taken his time to find his footing

May 08, 2026
A year in, what's on Pope Leo XIV's to-do list? And what has he done so far?
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall

CoreWeave Inc raised the lower end of its annual capital expenditure forecast on Thursday, citing a rise in the prices of components, sending the cloud infrastructure

May 08, 2026
CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Coinbase logs second straight quarterly loss as crypto trading momentum fades

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global on Thursday recorded a second-consecutive quarter of losses, as a crypto-driven market volatility sapped the

May 08, 2026
Coinbase logs second straight quarterly loss as crypto trading momentum fades
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

DOJ antitrust head warns dealmakers not to mislead on AI

The U.S.

May 08, 2026
DOJ antitrust head warns dealmakers not to mislead on AI
Science|Technology|World

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape artificial intelligence

May 07, 2026
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Blackstone, BlackRock cut value of their private credit funds

Asset managers Blackstone and BlackRock cut the value of their private credit funds in the first quarter, they said on Thursday, citing markdowns on troubled loans to

May 07, 2026
Blackstone, BlackRock cut value of their private credit funds
Science|Technology|World

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

May 07, 2026
The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders

Questions about the dangers of artificial intelligence have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

May 07, 2026
Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports

Washington and Beijing are weighing the launch of official discussions about artificial intelligence, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the 

May 07, 2026
US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Technology

Arm forecasts higher-than-expected revenue on surging AI data center demand

Arm Holdings forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, benefiting from higher adoption of its chip technology as tech companies spend heavily on

May 07, 2026
Arm forecasts higher-than-expected revenue on surging AI data center demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again

May 06, 2026
Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives

A former OpenAI technology chief testified on Wednesday in Elon Musk's lawsuit that CEO Sam Altman sowed distrust among top executives

May 07, 2026
In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives
Business|Economy|Technology

Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it

Rising productivity won't necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase it if businesses and households anticipate future gains and begin to

May 06, 2026
Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities

May 06, 2026
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft is considering delaying or abandoning its 2030 goal of matching its entire hourly electricity use with renewable energy purchases, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

May 06, 2026
Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%   

By Zaheer Kachwala and Max A.

May 06, 2026
AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%   
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial

OpenAI's president testified on Tuesday that Elon Musk supported transforming the artificial intelligence startup into

May 06, 2026
Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial
Business|Economy|Technology

Anthropic commits to spending $200 billion on Google's cloud and chips, the Information reports

Anthropic has committed to spend $200 billion with Google Cloud over five years as part of a recent agreement, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person with knowledge of

May 06, 2026
Anthropic commits to spending $200 billion on Google's cloud and chips, the Information reports
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced it had expanded a program to give U.S. government scientists access to unreleased

May 06, 2026
What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models
Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology

Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, attempted arson and other charges

May 05, 2026
Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Flex to spin off AI data-center infrastructure unit into listed company

Contract manufacturer Flex on Tuesday outlined plans for a strategic break-up to monetize its exposure to artificial intelligence, saying it would spin off

May 06, 2026
Flex to spin off AI data-center infrastructure unit into listed company
Business|Science|Technology

Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will allow users to select from third-party artificial intelligence models for tasks such as generating and editing text and images, across its iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News

May 05, 2026
Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has denounced the circulation of a deepfake photo of her posing in bed, wearing lingerie

May 05, 2026
Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company

Alphabet is on the cusp of overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, riding on a record stock rally fueled by its artificial intelligence efforts

May 05, 2026
Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say

The joint ventures OpenAI and Anthropic separately created with private equity firms are in talks to acquire services companies that help businesses deploy

May 05, 2026
OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks

Microsoft, Google and Elon Musk’s xAI agreed to give the U.S. government early access to new artificial intelligence models for national security

May 05, 2026
Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks
Business|Economy

As government privatization efforts grow, lawsuits against federal contractors get more difficult

The Supreme Court limited the ability of people to sue government contractors in state courts.

May 05, 2026
As government privatization efforts grow, lawsuits against federal contractors get more difficult
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says

Citigroup will unveil medium-term profitability targets at its investor day on Thursday, highlighting improvements in expenses and revenue from its multi

May 05, 2026
Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken

Top global investors and executives gathered at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Monday to discuss geopolitical tensions, private credit risks and

May 05, 2026
Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand

Palantir Technologies raised its annual revenue forecast and beat estimates for quarterly results on Monday, a sign of growing demand for its data analytics

May 05, 2026
Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion

May 05, 2026
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Science|Technology|World

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

U.S.

May 05, 2026
White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports
Arts|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

May 04, 2026
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus

Middle East tensions including war in Iran have led Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen to put expansion plans in the region on hold, as

May 04, 2026
Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus
Business|Technology

Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says

Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says

May 04, 2026
Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet

A newly minted Blackstone investment vehicle is aiming to raise slightly over $1.7 billion in an initial public offering in the United States to capitalize on booming demand in the

May 04, 2026
Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

May 04, 2026
Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

May 04, 2026
GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports 

Anthropic is finalizing an about $1.5 billion joint venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and a handful of other Wall Street firms to sell artificial-intelligence tools to private-

May 04, 2026
Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports 
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US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars

May 01, 2026
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems