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US Treasury terminates Anthropic AI products after Trump orders government-wide ban

The US Treasury Department has ended all use of Anthropic's AI products, including Claude, following President Trump's directive to cease work with the startup. The Pentagon declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the company rejected demands for unconditional military use of its technology, marking an extraordinary federal action against a leading American AI firm.

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US Supreme Court refuses to hear AI-generated art copyright case, upholding human authorship rule

The US Supreme Court declined to hear Stephen Thaler's appeal challenging copyright denial for AI-generated artwork. Lower court rulings stand, affirming that human authorship is a bedrock requirement for copyright protection. Thaler's lawyers warn the decision will negatively impact AI development in the creative industry during critically important years.

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Microsoft bans 'Microslop' on Copilot Discord, triggering Streisand effect and server lockdown

Microsoft attempted to ban the derogatory term 'Microslop' on its official Copilot Discord server, automatically deleting messages containing the phrase. When users found simple workarounds like 'Microsl0p,' moderators locked down multiple channels and hid message histories. The heavy-handed censorship backfired spectacularly, amplifying criticism of the company's aggressive AI integration strategy.

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Apple AI servers sit mostly idle as company turns to Google for revamped Siri infrastructure

Apple's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure faces a crisis with only 10% capacity in use, leaving AI servers unused in warehouses. Low adoption of Apple Intelligence features and fragmented cloud infrastructure have pushed the company toward Google's data centers to power the upcoming chatbot version of Siri, despite years of privacy concerns and resistance.

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Apple's new iPad Air gets M4 chip upgrade with 12GB memory while holding $599 price

Apple unveiled the new iPad Air powered by the M4 chip, delivering 30% faster performance than the M3 version and 2.3x faster speeds than the M1 model. Despite significant upgrades including 12GB unified memory, improved wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, and a faster Neural Engine for on-device AI, the company maintained the starting price at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch version.

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AI is forcing a skills reset across industries as every job becomes AI-enabled

Major solution providers including Accenture, BearingPoint, and Workhuman reveal how AI is reshaping workplace skills. The shift isn't about automation replacing jobs but about developing smarter habits and human capabilities. Executives emphasize that AI literacy, contextual judgment, and adaptability now matter more than traditional technical expertise alone.

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MiniMax Reports 159% Revenue Growth as China AI Startup Eyes Global Expansion

Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax reported a 159% surge in revenue to $79 million in 2025, with over 70% of sales coming from outside China. The company announced ambitious plans to become a global AI platform while releasing its M3 model and competing against both domestic rivals and U.S. giants like OpenAI.

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AI Actor Tilly Norwood Studio Hires Amazon Exec to Build Expanding 'Tillyverse' Digital Universe

Xicoia, the AI talent studio behind controversial AI actor Tilly Norwood, has recruited former Amazon Prime Video executive Mark Whelan to lead the rapid expansion of Tillyverse. The new digital universe will house AI-generated characters building artificial careers, despite fierce criticism from SAG-AFTRA over threats to human actors' livelihoods.

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Santander and Mastercard complete Europe's first live agentic AI transaction in banking

Santander and Mastercard achieved a breakthrough by completing Europe's first live agentic AI transaction through Mastercard Agent Pay. The milestone demonstrates AI agents can securely complete transactions within a regulated banking framework while maintaining strict security and customer protection standards.

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Scalping bots hunt DDR5 memory as AI demand triggers supply shortage and price surge

Web scraping bots are overwhelming DDR5 memory retailers with over 10 million automated requests, checking stock every 6.5 seconds to snap up scarce inventory. The AI memory gold rush has created a supply shortage expected to double DRAM prices in Q1 2026, as hyperscalers and AI infrastructure deployment consume available supply.

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Nvidia invests $4 billion in photonics firms to power next-generation AI infrastructure

Nvidia announced a combined $4 billion investment in Lumentum and Coherent, splitting $2 billion to each photonics company. The strategic partnerships include multibillion-dollar purchase commitments and aim to advance optical technologies critical for building faster, more energy-efficient AI data centers at gigawatt scale.

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MWC 2026 reveals how AI boom collides with memory chip shortage, threatening smartphone market

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, telecommunications companies and phone makers confronted a severe memory chip shortage threatening to shrink smartphone sales by 13% this year. The AI boom has created insatiable demand from data centers, forcing device makers to pivot strategies. Major alliances emerged as Nvidia, Nokia, and Qualcomm announced partnerships to build AI-ready 6G mobile networks.

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Claude Outage Affects Thousands as Unprecedented Demand Follows Pentagon Standoff

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot suffered a widespread outage Monday morning, impacting thousands of users who couldn't access the service. The disruption came as Claude experienced unprecedented demand, surging to the top of the App Store after the company's public dispute with the Pentagon over military AI use restrictions.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 integrates Perplexity as system-level AI agent, raising privacy questions

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 with Perplexity pre-installed as a system-level AI agent, granting it access to native apps like Notes, Calendar, and Gallery. Users can now choose between three AI assistants—Bixby, Google, and Perplexity—on the same device. While Samsung targets 800 million Galaxy AI-enabled devices by end of 2026, the move raises data privacy concerns as Perplexity faces copyright infringement lawsuits and retains AI data by default.

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Lenovo unveils modular AI PC, foldable gaming handheld, and 3D laptop concepts at MWC 2026

Lenovo showcased three innovative concept devices at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, targeting creators and gamers. The ThinkBook Modular AI PC features removable screens, keyboards, and ports. The Legion Go Fold transforms from a 7.7-inch handheld to an 11.6-inch gaming laptop. The Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept offers glass-free 3D displays for creators, powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 processors.

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