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17 Sept 2026

Kevin Warsh Says AI Investment by Hyperscalers Is Pushing Up Your Borrowing Costs

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh identified AI's hyperscalers as a key driver behind rising borrowing costs, as tech giants compete for capital in bond markets. The Fed raised rates to 3.75-4% while the 10-year Treasury yield hit 5%, affecting mortgages and corporate loans nationwide.

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Global AI Spending Set to Surge 49.5% to $2.7 Trillion in 2026, Gartner Forecasts

Gartner forecasts worldwide AI spending will reach $2.7 trillion in 2026, marking a 49.5% year-over-year increase. The surge is driven by massive AI infrastructure investments and rapid embedding of agentic AI across software products, with AI-optimized servers becoming the largest spending category.

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Singapore Exports Jump 46.2% in August as AI Boom Drives Fastest Growth Since 2005

Singapore's non-oil domestic exports surged 46.2% year-over-year in August, marking the largest increase since November 2005. Electronics exports jumped 131.8% driven by robust AI-related demand for integrated circuits and personal computers. Enterprise Singapore upgraded its annual export growth forecast to 14-16% from 3-5%.

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SK Hynix in talks with Intel to expand AI memory production at Ohio campus

SK Hynix is exploring a partnership with Intel to manufacture memory chips at Intel's Ohio facility, which could complement its $4 billion Indiana packaging plant. The potential deal would create a complete U.S. AI memory supply chain as demand for high-bandwidth memory surges across AI servers and data centers.

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Michael Burry Calls AI Apocalypse Warnings a Self-Serving IPO Strategy as Bubble Concerns Mount

Michael Burry, famed for predicting the 2008 housing crash, argues that AI apocalypse warnings from OpenAI and Anthropic leaders are a self-serving slowdown narrative designed to mask financial struggles ahead of historic IPOs. The investor questions whether AI doomerism serves safety or bottom lines.

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Crux AI Gets $22 Billion Loan as Blackstone and Alphabet Scale AI Infrastructure

A consortium of 10 banks led by Goldman Sachs and Barclays is providing $22 billion in debt financing to Crux AI, the cloud joint venture between Blackstone and Alphabet. The funds will purchase Google's Tensor Processing Units and support 500 megawatts of data center capacity launching in 2027.

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16 Sept 2026

UK Workers Spend £1bn Yearly on AI Tools as Shadow AI Use Surges Without Employer Knowledge

UK workers are spending nearly £1 billion annually on generative AI tools for work, with 31% using AI without their employer's knowledge. A Deloitte survey of 25,000 people reveals that 17% buy their own AI tools while half receive no formal training, exposing critical gaps in employer oversight and support.

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AI's Effect on the Work Force Shows Up in Wages, Not Unemployment—Gen Z Hit Hardest

AI is quietly transforming the labor market—not through mass layoffs, but by suppressing wage growth in AI-exposed occupations and reducing job openings for young workers. New research reveals a 6.7% decline in real wages since 2023 for roles most vulnerable to AI, while Gen Z workers face a 19% employment gap in AI-exposed jobs compared to their peers.

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Cohere and Aleph Alpha Finalize $20 Billion Merger to Dominate Enterprise AI Market

Canada's Cohere and Germany's Aleph Alpha signed a definitive merger agreement valued at $20 billion, creating the first transatlantic foundation model developer. The combined company will focus on delivering secure and governable AI systems for governments and regulated industries, backed by €500 million from Schwarz Group.

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Activate Raises $105 Million Maiden Fund to Back AI Startups from Idea Stage

Aakrit Vaish's AI-focused venture capital firm Activate has closed its maiden fund at $105 million, just months after launch. The fund comprises an $85 million early-stage vehicle and $20 million in growth-stage allocation, closing 125% above target. With backing from Vinod Khosla and General Catalyst, Activate has already made 10 investments in AI-native startups.

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AI Interviews Now Screen 63% of Job Seekers as Automated Hiring Systems Reshape Recruitment

AI interviews have become standard in hiring, with 63% of job seekers encountering automated screening. While employers gain efficiency, candidates face jarring experiences with bots and avatars. Some withdraw from processes entirely, while others leverage AI tools to compete, creating an uneven playing field in today's job market.

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83% of Workers Fear Being Fired for AI Mistakes as Pressure to Use Workplace Bots Intensifies

A GoTo report reveals that while AI saves workers 2.3 hours daily, 83% fear being blamed or fired for AI errors. With 60% feeling pressured to use workplace bots and only 24% of small businesses having AI policies, the lack of company guidelines is creating a trust crisis in AI-driven workplaces.

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Wah Fu Education AI Project Approved for $1.1M China Tech Subsidies, Stock Jumps 27%

Wah Fu Education Group's AI project passed review for China's innovation and entrepreneurship program, making it eligible for subsidies up to $1.1 million. The Beijing-based company's stock surged 27% after-hours as it advances AI-agent applications toward commercial rollout in adult education and digital training.

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Anthropic Signs First Australia Data Centre Deal Worth $31.9bn in Queensland

AI company Anthropic has secured its first data centre lease agreement in Australia, signing a deal for a 2.16-gigawatt facility in Queensland's Western Downs. The $31.9bn project positions Australia as a strategic AI infrastructure hub, following similar investments by OpenAI.

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OpenAI Eyes $1.2 Trillion Valuation as Investors Pitch Fresh Funding Round Amid Massive Cash Burn

Investors have approached OpenAI with proposals for a new funding round at a $1.2 trillion valuation, even as the ChatGPT maker projects burning through $278 billion by 2030. The company raised $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation in March but isn't actively engaging in formal discussions yet.

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