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01 Apr 2026

Microsoft enters exclusive talks with Chevron over $7 billion Texas power plant for AI expansion

Microsoft is negotiating an exclusive power supply agreement with Chevron and Engine No. 1 for a massive $7 billion natural gas-fired power plant in West Texas. The facility would generate 2,500 megawatts initially, enough to power a large data center campus supporting AI services like ChatGPT and Copilot, as tech giants race to secure reliable electricity amid escalating energy demands.

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OpenAI closes $122 billion funding round amid fierce AI competition and profitability questions

OpenAI secured $122 billion in the largest Silicon Valley funding round ever, reaching an $852 billion valuation. But the ChatGPT maker faces mounting pressure from rivals like Anthropic and Google while racing toward profitability. The company is pivoting to enterprise revenue and coding tools while planning a unified AI superapp and potential IPO by year-end.

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ChatGPT CarPlay integration arrives with iOS 26.4, offering voice-based AI assistant for drivers

OpenAI launched ChatGPT integration with Apple CarPlay following the iOS 26.4 update, enabling drivers to have voice conversations with the AI assistant. The feature requires iOS 26.4 and the latest ChatGPT app but lacks direct iPhone control and wake word functionality. Early tests reveal a conversational experience that complements rather than replaces Siri.

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Iran threatens US tech companies as AI data centers become targets in escalating conflict

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued direct threats against major US tech companies operating in the Middle East, warning of imminent attacks on AI data centers including the $30 billion Stargate facility in Abu Dhabi. The escalation follows earlier strikes on Amazon Web Services infrastructure and marks a dangerous shift toward targeting billions in commercial tech assets.

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YouTube TV app gets Ask button AI feature after mobile success

YouTube is bringing its conversational Ask button to TV apps, allowing users to interact with videos using Gemini-powered AI. The feature, available on mobile since 2023, lets viewers ask questions about videos, get summaries, and receive content recommendations using voice input through their TV remote.

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