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06 Nov 2025

Stagwell and Palantir Partner to Launch AI-Driven Marketing Platform, Shares Surge 85%

Marketing services company Stagwell partners with data analytics giant Palantir to create an AI-powered marketing platform that automates campaign management and dramatically reduces labor requirements. The announcement sent Stagwell shares soaring up to 85% in premarket trading.

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Sam Altman Envisions AI-Led Future: OpenAI CEO Wants to Be Replaced by Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman boldly predicts that AI will replace human executives within years, expressing his desire for OpenAI to become the first major company run by an AI CEO. He believes this transformation could happen within single-digit years.

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Google Plans Secret AI Military Data Center on Australia's Christmas Island

Google is building a large AI data center on Christmas Island, a strategic Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, following a defense cloud deal. The facility will support AI-powered military command and control operations to monitor Chinese naval activity.

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OpenAI's $74 Billion Loss Trajectory Contrasts Sharply with Anthropic's Path to Profitability

Internal documents reveal OpenAI's massive cash burn rate and projected $74 billion loss by 2028, while competitor Anthropic aims for profitability the same year through a more conservative business-focused strategy.

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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Predicts AI Will Reduce Workweek to 3.5 Days While Maintaining Employment

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon forecasts that AI will enable a 3.5-day workweek in developed countries within 20-40 years while maintaining steady employment at his bank through strategic redeployment and AI integration across operations.

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OpenAI Walks Back Government Bailout Comments Amid $1.4 Trillion Infrastructure Push

OpenAI's CFO Sarah Friar sparked controversy by suggesting the company wanted federal loan guarantees for its massive AI infrastructure investments, prompting swift clarification from CEO Sam Altman and Trump's AI czar that no bailouts would be provided.

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Figma's AI-Powered Growth: Design Platform Beats Expectations with 38% Revenue Jump

Figma reported strong Q3 results with 38% revenue growth, driven significantly by AI adoption through its Figma Make product. The design software company exceeded expectations and raised forecasts as AI features attract more enterprise customers.

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OpenAI Reaches 1 Million Business Customers, Claims Fastest-Growing Platform Status

OpenAI announces it has surpassed 1 million business customers worldwide, marking what the company calls the fastest-growing business platform in history. The milestone comes as enterprises report positive ROI from AI adoption, with ChatGPT for Work seats growing 40% in just two months.

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Lenskart Opens AI Smartglasses Platform to Indian Developers Ahead of December Launch

Indian eyewear giant Lenskart announces developer access to its upcoming B by Lenskart AI smartglasses, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 chipset and Gemini 2.5 Live AI assistant. The initiative aims to build India's first full-stack wearables ecosystem.

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Chinese Autonomous Driving Companies WeRide and Pony.ai Launch Hong Kong IPOs Amid Market Volatility

WeRide and Pony.ai debut on Hong Kong Stock Exchange with dual listings, raising combined $1.2 billion despite share price drops. The companies aim to expand globally while navigating U.S. regulatory challenges and leveraging AI technology for autonomous vehicle development.

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AI Bot Traffic Surges 300% Globally, Disrupting Online Business Operations

AI bots have experienced a dramatic 300% surge in traffic over the past year, with India leading APAC region activity. These bots are disrupting online operations through content scraping, affecting publishers and e-commerce platforms while inflating costs and distorting analytics.

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Microsoft Apologizes and Offers Refunds to 2.7 Million Australian Customers Over Misleading AI Pricing

Microsoft has issued formal apologies and offered refunds to Australian Microsoft 365 subscribers after regulators accused the company of using deceptive practices to steer customers toward expensive AI-enabled plans. The controversy centers on Microsoft's failure to clearly communicate cheaper 'Classic' alternatives without Copilot AI features.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Warns China Could Win AI Race Amid Trade War Tensions

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sparked controversy by stating China could win the AI race, citing energy advantages and regulatory challenges. His comments highlight growing tensions over chip exports and China's push for domestic alternatives to Nvidia's CUDA platform.

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Tinder Tests AI-Powered 'Chemistry' Feature That Analyzes Users' Camera Roll Photos

Tinder is piloting an AI feature called Chemistry in Australia and New Zealand that analyzes users' camera roll photos to improve match compatibility. The feature aims to combat swipe fatigue and boost engagement as the dating app faces declining subscriber numbers.

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xAI Employees Required to Surrender Biometric Data to Train Musk's AI Companion 'Ani'

Elon Musk's AI company xAI compelled employees to provide their faces and voices to train sexualized chatbot avatars, raising concerns about consent and data misuse in AI development.

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