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19 Nov 2025

Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic Form $30 Billion Strategic Partnership in Major AI Infrastructure Deal

Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic have announced a landmark $30 billion partnership that will see Claude AI deployed on Azure infrastructure. The deal includes significant investments from both Microsoft and Nvidia into Anthropic, making it the first AI provider available across all three major cloud platforms.

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Palo Alto Networks Acquires Chronosphere for $3.35 Billion in Major AI Observability Play

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announces acquisition of observability platform Chronosphere for $3.35 billion to address AI-era data demands. The deal marks PANW's expansion beyond pure security into observability markets, combining with AgentiX platform for AI agent governance.

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Trump Pins Economic Growth on AI as Saudi Arabia Commits $1 Trillion to US Tech Investment

President Trump's economic strategy increasingly relies on AI development, highlighted by Saudi Crown Prince's $1 trillion commitment to US companies for AI infrastructure and data centers. The partnership aims to build the world's largest AI ecosystem while raising concerns about market bubbles and utility costs.

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Luma AI Secures $900 Million Funding to Build World's Largest AI Supercluster in Saudi Arabia

Video generation startup Luma AI raises $900 million in Series C funding led by Saudi AI firm Humain, reaching a $4 billion valuation. The partnership will establish a 2-gigawatt AI supercluster in Saudi Arabia, one of the world's largest compute infrastructure projects.

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AI Music Startup Suno Raises $250M Despite Legal Battles with Record Labels

Suno, the controversial AI music generation platform, secures $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.45 billion valuation while facing ongoing copyright lawsuits from major record labels. The company reports $200 million in annual revenue with nearly 100 million users.

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Musk's xAI Partners with Saudi Arabia for Massive 500-Megawatt AI Data Center

Elon Musk's xAI announces a landmark partnership with Saudi Arabia's Humain to build one of the world's largest AI data centers, marking a significant expansion of AI infrastructure outside the US and strengthening ties between Silicon Valley and the Kingdom.

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AMD, Cisco, and Saudi's Humain Form AI Infrastructure Joint Venture with Luma AI as First Customer

AMD, Cisco, and Saudi AI startup Humain have formed a joint venture to build AI data centers in the Middle East, starting with a 100-megawatt facility in Saudi Arabia. The venture has secured Luma AI as its first customer and plans to develop up to 1 gigawatt of AI infrastructure by 2030.

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Gaming Industry Divides Over AI: Indie Developers Push Back as Major Studios Embrace Generative Technology

The gaming industry faces a growing divide as indie developers create 'AI-free' marketing campaigns while major studios like Ubisoft and EA integrate generative AI into production workflows, sparking debates about ethics, quality, and the future of game development.

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Saudi Arabia Leads $900M Funding Round in Luma AI as Kingdom Expands AI Ambitions

Saudi Arabia's Humain leads a massive $900 million funding round for Luma AI, valuing the video generation startup at over $4 billion. The deal strengthens US-Saudi AI partnerships and positions the kingdom as a major player in artificial intelligence development.

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AI Shopping Wars Heat Up: OpenAI and Perplexity Launch Holiday Shopping Assistants

OpenAI and Perplexity have both launched AI-powered shopping assistants just in time for the holiday season, featuring conversational interfaces and instant checkout capabilities. While specialized AI shopping startups remain confident about their niche advantages, the tech giants are leveraging their existing user bases and major retail partnerships to capture the growing AI-assisted shopping market.

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Warner Music Group Settles AI Music Lawsuits, Signs Licensing Deals with Suno and Udio

Warner Music Group has settled copyright lawsuits and signed licensing agreements with AI music platforms Suno and Udio, marking a significant shift in the music industry's approach to artificial intelligence. The deals will allow users to create AI-generated music using WMG artists' voices and compositions, with artists maintaining control over their participation.

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Adobe Acquires Semrush for $1.9 Billion to Dominate AI-Driven Search Optimization

Adobe announces $1.9 billion acquisition of SEO platform Semrush to capitalize on the shift from traditional search to AI-powered discovery through chatbots and generative AI tools. The deal positions Adobe to help brands optimize for both traditional SEO and emerging generative engine optimization (GEO).

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Nvidia Partners with Menlo Micro to Accelerate AI Chip Testing by Up to 90%

Nvidia collaborates with startup Menlo Micro to develop new switching technology that speeds up AI chip testing by 30-90%, addressing a critical production bottleneck as demand for AI chips continues to soar.

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Target Partners with OpenAI to Enable Direct Shopping Through ChatGPT

Target becomes the latest major retailer to integrate with ChatGPT, allowing customers to browse, add items to cart, and complete purchases directly within the AI interface. The partnership launches during Black Friday week as part of the growing trend toward conversational commerce.

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PowerBank Partners with Orbit AI to Launch $700 Billion Space-Based AI Infrastructure Initiative

PowerBank Corporation announces partnership with Orbit AI to develop the Orbital Cloud, a space-based infrastructure combining AI computing, blockchain verification, and solar energy systems. The initiative targets the growing orbital satellite market projected to exceed $700 billion over the next decade.

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