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03 Mar 2026

Amazon commits $21B to Spain for data centers and AI infrastructure in Europe's largest cloud bet

Amazon announced a $21 billion investment in Spain to expand its data center capacity and AI infrastructure, primarily in the Aragón region. This brings the company's total commitment to nearly €33.7 billion, making it one of Europe's largest cloud infrastructure investments. The expansion will create approximately 29,900 jobs and includes new server manufacturing facilities.

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Deutsche Telekom integrates AI assistant directly into phone calls at Mobile World Congress

Deutsche Telekom unveiled the Magenta AI Call Assistant at Mobile World Congress 2026, making it the first network operator to integrate an AI voice assistant directly into its mobile network. Activated by saying "Hey Magenta," the service offers live language translation and post-call summaries without requiring specific apps or smartphones, though privacy concerns remain.

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02 Mar 2026

Honor's Robot Phone brings AI-powered gimbal camera to smartphones, launching later this year

Honor unveiled a working Robot Phone at Mobile World Congress, featuring a motorized camera arm that emerges from the device's back. The smartphone includes a 200-megapixel sensor on a compact gimbal with AI Object Tracking and voice-controlled movements. Set to launch in China during the second half of 2026, the device represents Honor's push into embodied AI and targets content creators seeking professional-grade stabilization.

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Chrome Gemini vulnerability allowed malicious extensions to hijack AI and spy on users

A high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome's Gemini AI feature let malicious browser extensions escalate privileges and access system resources like webcams, microphones, and local files. Discovered by Palo Alto Networks, CVE-2026-0628 was patched in January, but it highlights growing security risks of agentic AI integration in browsers.

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US Treasury and federal agencies terminate Anthropic AI products after Trump's order

The US Treasury Department and multiple federal agencies are ending use of Anthropic products including Claude following President Trump's directive. The Pentagon declared the AI startup a supply-chain risk after a dispute over technology guardrails for military deployment. OpenAI secured a Defense Department deal as agencies switch AI providers.

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US Supreme Court declines AI-generated art copyright case, upholding human authorship requirement

The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a landmark case challenging whether AI-generated art can receive copyright protection. Computer scientist Stephen Thaler's 14-year legal battle over an AI-created image ends with courts maintaining that human authorship remains essential for copyright eligibility, setting a precedent that could shape creative industries.

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Microsoft bans 'Microslop' on Copilot Discord, triggers mass spam and complete server lockdown

Microsoft attempted to ban the term 'Microslop' on its official Copilot Discord server, blocking messages containing the pejorative nickname. The censorship effort backfired dramatically as users flooded the server with creative workarounds and spam, forcing moderators to lock down the entire server and hide message histories. The incident highlights deepening user dissatisfaction with Microsoft's aggressive AI integration.

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Apple asks Google to host Siri as its own AI servers sit idle in warehouses

Apple is in advanced talks with Google to run the next-generation Siri on Google's infrastructure, as its own Private Cloud Compute system operates at just 10% capacity. Some already-manufactured Apple AI servers remain unused on warehouse shelves due to lower-than-expected Apple Intelligence adoption and technical limitations.

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Apple upgrades iPad Air with M4 chip, boosting AI performance while keeping $599 price tag

Apple launched the iPad Air with M4 chip, delivering significant performance upgrades without raising prices. The device starts at $599 for the 11-inch model and features 30% faster processing than the M3 version, enhanced on-device AI capabilities through an updated Neural Engine, and improved wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 support. The launch coincides with Mobile World Congress, positioning Apple against smartphone rivals.

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AI forces skills reset across workforce as job security shifts from degrees to adaptability

AI is transforming hiring and work as nearly 65% of organizations adopt AI in recruitment processes. Workers face a skills reset where human judgment, adaptability, and AI literacy matter more than traditional credentials. Venture capitalist Bill Gurley warns that professionals in safe jobs who lack passion are most at risk from AI-driven job displacement.

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MiniMax revenue growth hits 159% as China AI pioneer expands global footprint after Hong Kong IPO

Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax reported a 159% surge in revenue to $79 million in its first earnings since raising $614 million in its Hong Kong IPO. The company, valued at $30 billion, is positioning itself as a global AI platform with multimodal capabilities, though it faces mounting losses and increasing scrutiny as it expands internationally.

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AI 'Actress' Tilly Norwood Gets Her Own Tillyverse as Hollywood Unions Renegotiate Contracts

Xicoia, the AI talent studio behind controversial AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood, announced plans to launch the Tillyverse—a digital universe for AI characters to build careers. The move comes as SAG-AFTRA enters critical contract negotiations, with AI protections at the center of discussions. The studio hired former Amazon Prime Video executive Mark Whelan to lead the expansion.

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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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Scalper Bots Attack DDR5 Memory Supply as AI Demand Triggers RAMpocalypse Across Markets

Automated scalper bots are overwhelming DDR5 memory suppliers with over 10 million scraping requests, checking stock every 6.5 seconds as AI data centers consume global RAM supplies. DataDome's threat team uncovered operations targeting everything from consumer kits to industrial components, driving prices higher and locking out legitimate buyers in what's being called the RAMpocalypse.

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Nvidia invests $4 billion in photonics firms to secure supply chain for next-generation AI

Nvidia has committed $4 billion across two photonics manufacturers, Lumentum and Coherent, in a strategic move to secure advanced optical technologies for AI infrastructure. The investment includes multibillion-dollar purchase commitments and capacity rights for laser components that enable light-based data transfer in AI data centers, addressing bandwidth limitations as AI workloads grow.

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