Nvidia shares drop on report of Meta Google AI chip talks

EU antitrust investigation into its use of online content for AI training.

Shares of Nvidia Corp. fell Monday following reports that Meta Platforms Inc. is in discussions to acquire Google’s tensor processing units, or TPUs, for use in its data centers.  The news highlighted growing competition in the AI chip market and raised questions about Nvidia’s continued dominance. According to reports from The Information, Meta is exploring … Read more

Russia pushes home grown AI to rival US and China in global technology race

Alexander Vedyakhin, Sberbank executive, discussing Russia’s home grown AI development

Moscow — Artificial intelligence could give countries influence on par with nuclear technology for those who move quickly, a top Russian tech executive said, signaling Moscow’s push to develop indigenous AI capabilities amid global competition. Alexander Vedyakhin, first deputy CEO of Sberbank, told Reuters in an interview at Russia’s annual AI Journey conference that Russia’s … Read more

Stargate project draws antitrust scrutiny as AI rivals unite in $500 billion venture

Stargate project leaders including OpenAI, Nvidia, and Oracle executives standing with President Trump during the AI infrastructure announcement

WASHINGTON — On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled what he described as a “monumental undertaking” in artificial intelligence, the Stargate Project, a $500 billion joint venture bringing together some of the leading companies in AI technology.  The project unites OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, Microsoft, Nvidia, Arm, and MGX, an AI investment group backed by … Read more

Mars reality check: Experts warn Tesla’s humanoid robots may struggle to survive off world

A realistic humanoid robot resembling Tesla’s humanoid robots walking across the rocky, red Martian landscape under a hazy orange sky.

As SpaceX accelerates plans for early Mars settlement missions, robotics specialists are questioning whether Tesla’s humanoid robots could withstand the harsh conditions of an uncrewed Martian outpost.  While the Optimus platform has gained attention for its factory demonstrations, experts said the gulf between controlled environments on Earth and a remote, unforgiving planet remains wide.  The … Read more

AI devices for 2025 holiday season: Amazon, Meta, Google and more unveil latest gadgets

Amazon, Meta, and Google AI devices displayed for 2025 holiday season

Three years after OpenAI launched ChatGPT, a new wave of consumer devices featuring generative artificial intelligence are entering the market just in time for the 2025 holiday shopping season.  From smarter voice assistants to AI powered wearables, technology companies are positioning their gadgets as must have gifts, with Black Friday promotions driving early interest. Major … Read more

Greece AI education: Secondary school teachers to be trained in classrooms

"Greek secondary school teachers using AI tools in classroom – Greece AI education pilot program

ATHENS, Greece — Greece AI education efforts are accelerating as the government prepares to train secondary school teachers in using artificial intelligence tools inside classrooms.  The pilot program, developed with OpenAI, is set to begin next week in twenty schools and will introduce educators to a customized academic version of ChatGPT. “We have to accept … Read more

Alleged AI chip smuggling case pushes US to demand stricter chip tracking laws

Close-up photo of a high-performance computer chip on a motherboard, symbolizing U.S. investigations into alleged AI chip smuggling.

WASHINGTON — A federal indictment alleging alleged AI chip smuggling to China has intensified calls in Congress for stricter oversight of high end semiconductor shipments, as US officials work to enforce sweeping technology export restrictions.  The US Department of Justice on Thursday charged four individuals with conspiring to illegally move Nvidia’s advanced GPUs to China, … Read more

Year End Rally Possible Despite AI Slump and Tech Sector Pressure

Stock market chart showing tech stocks and Nasdaq trends amid AI slump, highlighting potential year-end rally.

Wall Street could still finish the year on a high note, even as technology stocks struggle and the artificial intelligence slump deepens.  The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.84 percent on Monday as major tech names, including Apple, Meta and Oracle, all declined more than one percent. Nvidia, a bellwether for AI growth, dropped nearly two percent ahead … Read more

Tesla Optimus robot could help solve surgeon shortages, Musk says

The Tesla Optimus robot performing a precise surgical procedure inside an operating room, using advanced robotic arms and sensors.

NEW YORK — Elon Musk set a sweeping new ambition for Tesla during an event in New York, stating the company’s Tesla Optimus robot could one day perform surgical procedures with precision comparable to human specialists.  Musk said the advancement might help address global shortages of skilled surgeons and expand access to high quality medical … Read more