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Microsoft says Anthropic’s products remain available to customers after Pentagon blacklist
Microsoft is the first major company to say it will keep using Anthropic models in its products.
Anthropic CEO says 'no choice' but to challenge Trump admin's supply chain risk designation in court
Anthropic said even with the designation, the government can't forbid it from working with companies in other capacities.
Broadcom's custom AI chip business stays hot and gives the bulls a much-needed win
Shares of Broadcom rose about 5% in extended trading after its earnings report underscored the strength of its custom chip business.
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan sees AI chip revenue 'significantly' above $100 billion next year
Broadcom reported that AI revenue more than doubled in the latest quarter and is projecting continued growth as demand soars.
Apple launches lower cost iPhone 17e and a new iPad Air powered by its M4 chip
Apple opens week of product launches with refreshed low-cost iPhone and a faster iPad Air, as it begins what looks to be a broader multi-day hardware push.
Dell shares climb 19% on earnings beat as company navigates rising memory costs
Dell's strong fourth-quarter results show the company is navigating the memory shortage well so far.
The world's biggest sovereign wealth fund is using Anthropic's Claude AI model to screen investments for ethical issues
Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund is reviewing its ethical framework after decisions on U.S. and Israeli companies drew ire from the Trump administration.
Taser-maker Axon pops 18% as AI boosts demand for its software tools
CEO Rick Smith noted the impact of AI and said Axon is at a "moment unlike anything" he has seen since starting the company.
Data center expansion reaches an ‘inflection point’
Texas is about to unseat Virginia as the world's largest data market, according to a new report from JLL.
Anthropic updates Claude Cowork tool built to give the average office worker a productivity boost
Companies can connect Claude Cowork to existing tools like Google Drive, Gmail and DocuSign.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on AI DoD model use
Anthropic does not want its AI models to be used for autonomous weapons or to spy on Americans.
AI robots may outnumber workers in a few decades, ex-Citi executive says
"You can already buy a humanoid today, which gives you a payback period versus human workers of less than 10 weeks," a former Citi executive told CNBC.
The Peace Corps gets AI-revamp: Trump launches ‘Tech Corps’ to boost U.S. influence
As part of efforts to spread its global AI footprint and counter China, Washington has announced a new "tech corps."
Nvidia is partnering with major Indian VC firms in search for the country's next AI start-ups
Nvidia is expanding its partnerships in India, including with venture capital firms, as it bets on the country's AI ecosystem that has drawn massive Big Tech investments.
Amazon has lost $450 billion in value during this historic losing streak. Here's what's dragging it down
When it reported earnings, Amazon said it expects to spend $200 billion this year on AI initiatives.
Much ado about nothing? TikTok's U.S. usership steadies after turbulent start
TikTok's U.S. joint venture seems to have survived a turbulent rollout relatively unscathed, as concerns of a mass user exodus now appear overstated.
It's been a big — but rocky — week for AI models from China. Here's what's happened
New AI models launched by China's biggest players underscore how the country's companies are keeping up with the U.S.
Under the hood of the AI economy with Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi
Of the databases on Databricks' platform, 80% are now being built by AI agents, not people. And these aren't all tech companies.
CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi's victory sends Japan's Nikkei 225 to new highs
Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority.
Nvidia rises 7% as Jensen Huang says $660 billion capex buildout is sustainable
Huang's comments come after key Nvidia customers Meta, Amazon, Google and Microsoft reported their latest earnings over the past two weeks.
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