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24 Oct 2025

Crusoe Secures $1.4 Billion in Funding, Valuation Soars to $10 Billion Amid AI Infrastructure Boom

AI data center startup Crusoe has raised $1.4 billion in a Series E funding round, tripling its valuation to over $10 billion. The company is at the forefront of building large-scale AI infrastructure, including OpenAI's first major data center in the US.

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Dropbox Integrates Dash AI Features into Main App, Acquires Mobius Labs

Dropbox is bringing AI-powered search and summarization features from its Dash tool into its main app, enhancing user experience. The company has also acquired Mobius Labs to further improve its AI capabilities.

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23 Oct 2025

EA Partners with Stability AI for Game Development Tools Amid Internal Resistance

Electronic Arts announces partnership with Stability AI to develop transformative AI tools for game creation, focusing on texture generation and 3D environment visualization. However, internal reports reveal significant employee pushback and concerns about AI's impact on workflows and job security.

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Krafton Embraces AI: PUBG Maker Announces Radical 'AI-First' Strategy

Krafton, the company behind PUBG: Battlegrounds, declares itself an 'AI-first' company, investing heavily in AI infrastructure and reorganizing its operations. This move sparks industry discussions about the future of game development and AI's role in it.

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OpenAI Acquires Sky: Former Apple Team's AI Interface Set to Enhance ChatGPT

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Inc., the startup behind Sky, an AI-powered interface for Mac. The move aims to integrate Sky's deep macOS integration into ChatGPT, potentially revolutionizing how users interact with AI on their computers.

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AMD Launches Radeon AI PRO R9700: A Competitive AI-Focused GPU at $1,299

AMD's new Radeon AI PRO R9700, based on RDNA4 architecture, offers high-performance AI capabilities at a competitive price point. The GPU is designed for AI workloads and competes with NVIDIA's offerings in the professional market.

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Big Tech Triples Down on AI Infrastructure Spending Despite Bubble Concerns

Meta, Google, and Microsoft dramatically increase AI infrastructure spending for 2025-2026, with combined investments exceeding $200 billion annually. Despite growing concerns about an AI bubble, these tech giants report strong revenue growth driven by AI applications in advertising, cloud services, and user engagement.

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Alibaba Enters Smart Glasses Market with AI-Powered Quark Glasses and Chatbot

Alibaba launches Quark AI Glasses and a new AI chatbot, marking its entry into the consumer AI market. The move positions the company to compete with Meta and other tech giants in the growing smart glasses sector.

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Microsoft Unveils Mico: The AI-Powered Successor to Clippy

Microsoft introduces Mico, an animated AI assistant for Copilot, aiming to enhance user interaction and personalization in the era of large language models.

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AI Demand Triggers Memory Crisis: DRAM Prices Surge 50% as Supply Chain Buckles

AI-driven demand has created a severe memory shortage, pushing DRAM prices up 50% and leaving even major cloud providers receiving only 70% of their orders. The crisis affects both enterprise and consumer markets, with retail RAM prices doubling in some cases.

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Amazon Unveils 'Help Me Decide': AI-Powered Shopping Assistant

Amazon introduces a new AI-driven tool to simplify product selection for indecisive shoppers. The feature analyzes user behavior and preferences to offer personalized recommendations.

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Microsoft Launches Copilot Mode in Edge Browser, Rivaling OpenAI's Atlas in AI Browser Race

Microsoft has officially launched Copilot Mode for its Edge browser, introducing AI-powered features that allow the assistant to analyze multiple tabs, take actions like booking reservations, and organize browsing history. The launch comes just two days after OpenAI's similar Atlas browser announcement.

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Palantir and Lumen Technologies Forge $200M AI Partnership to Revolutionize Enterprise Data Processing

Palantir and Lumen Technologies have announced a strategic partnership worth over $200 million to integrate AI capabilities with high-speed network infrastructure. This collaboration aims to accelerate AI adoption for businesses by combining Palantir's AI software with Lumen's digital networking solutions.

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Tesla Partners with Samsung for AI5 Chip Production as Musk Claims Korean Fab Outperforms TSMC's Arizona Facility

Elon Musk announces Tesla will dual-source its next-generation AI5 chips from both Samsung and TSMC, with production taking place in the US. Musk claims Samsung's Texas fab has more advanced equipment than TSMC's Arizona facility.

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Tesla Unveils AI5 Chip: A Game-Changer in Performance and Manufacturing Strategy

Tesla announces its next-generation AI5 chip, promising significant performance improvements and a dual-foundry manufacturing approach. The chip will be used in Tesla's vehicles, robots, and data centers, complementing existing Nvidia hardware.

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