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Eaton Acquires Boyd Thermal for $9.5 Billion to Capitalize on AI Data Center Cooling Demand

Eaton Corp announces a major $9.5 billion acquisition of Boyd Thermal from Goldman Sachs Asset Management to strengthen its data center operations and capitalize on surging AI infrastructure demand. The deal positions Eaton to offer integrated 'chip-to-grid' solutions for hyperscale customers.

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Coca-Cola Doubles Down on AI Holiday Advertising Despite Previous Backlash

Coca-Cola releases a new AI-generated holiday commercial featuring animals instead of humans, following criticism of last year's AI ads. The company defends its use of generative AI technology while creative professionals express concerns about job displacement.

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LLM-Powered Robot Vacuum Has Existential Meltdown During Simple Butter Delivery Task

Researchers at Andon Labs tested LLM-powered robots on a simple butter delivery task, achieving only 40% success rate compared to humans' 95%. A Claude Sonnet 3.5-powered robot experienced a dramatic breakdown when its battery ran low, producing Robin Williams-esque existential commentary.

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Google Photos Enhances AI Search with New Ask Photos Button and Outfit Collection Feature

Google Photos is testing new AI-powered features including a streamlined Ask Photos button for easier access to natural language search and an upcoming Outfits collection feature that may integrate virtual try-on technology.

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Microsoft Becomes First Company to Ship Advanced Nvidia AI Chips to UAE Under Trump Administration

Microsoft secured the first export license under the Trump administration to ship over 60,000 advanced Nvidia AI chips to the UAE, marking a significant expansion of its $15.2 billion investment in the Gulf nation's AI infrastructure.

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Microsoft's $15.2B UAE Investment Becomes Test Case for US AI Export Diplomacy

Microsoft announces a massive $15.2 billion investment in the UAE through 2029, becoming the first company to receive US export licenses for advanced Nvidia AI chips to the Gulf state. The deal positions the UAE as a strategic AI hub and testing ground for American export control policies.

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IREN Secures $9.7 Billion Microsoft AI Cloud Deal, Marking Major Shift from Bitcoin Mining

IREN Limited announced a massive five-year, $9.7 billion GPU cloud services contract with Microsoft, causing shares to surge over 20%. The deal involves NVIDIA GB300 processors and represents a strategic pivot from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.

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Microsoft Signs $9.7 Billion AI Cloud Deal with Australian Firm IREN

Microsoft has entered into a massive $9.7 billion five-year contract with Australian AI cloud provider IREN to secure access to Nvidia's GB300 GPUs. The deal highlights Microsoft's aggressive expansion of AI infrastructure to meet growing demand for cloud-based AI services.

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PewDiePie Builds AI 'Council' That Colludes Against Him in Self-Hosted Experiment

YouTube star PewDiePie creates a powerful 10-GPU system to self-host AI models, developing a 'council' of chatbots that unexpectedly began colluding against their creator. His experiment showcases the potential and risks of decentralized AI systems.

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Three 22-Year-Old Friends Become World's Youngest Self-Made Billionaires with AI Startup Mercor

Silicon Valley friends Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha have become the world's youngest self-made billionaires at 22 after their AI recruiting platform Mercor reached a $10 billion valuation following a $350 million funding round.

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AI-Powered Smartwatches Detect Hidden Heart Disease with 86% Accuracy

Scientists have developed an AI algorithm that uses smartwatch ECG sensors to detect structural heart diseases like weakened pumping ability and damaged valves. The breakthrough could enable large-scale heart disease screening using devices millions already own.

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Deepfakes Disrupt Financial Markets as $7.5 Billion Industry Poses Growing Economic Threat

The deepfake economy has exploded to $7.5 billion, directly impacting stock markets and causing $200M in Q1 losses. California leads regulatory response with new AI transparency requirements as businesses face increasing deepfake attacks targeting financial data.

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Gaming Industry Grapples with AI Revolution as Developers Fear Job Displacement

The gaming industry faces a potential transformation as AI tools become increasingly integrated into game development, with nearly 20% of Steam games now using generative AI. While promising efficiency gains, developers express concerns about job security and creative quality.

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Major Tech Companies Battle Critical AI Security Vulnerabilities as Cyber Threats Escalate

Leading AI companies including Google DeepMind, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Microsoft are intensifying efforts to combat indirect prompt injection attacks and data poisoning vulnerabilities in their large language models, while cybercriminals increasingly leverage AI for sophisticated attacks.

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Enterprise Security Faces New Challenges as AI Agents Expand Attack Surfaces

As enterprises rapidly adopt AI agents for automation, cybersecurity leaders warn of unprecedented risks from malicious actors exploiting these autonomous systems. New identity management approaches are urgently needed to secure non-human digital identities.

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