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

Microsoft secured historic export licenses to ship over 60,000 Nvidia AI chips, including advanced GB300 Grace Blackwell processors, to the UAE as part of a $15.2 billion investment deal, marking the first such approval under the Trump administration.

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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

Former bitcoin mining company IREN announced a massive $9.7 billion five-year cloud services contract with Microsoft, providing access to NVIDIA GB300 GPUs and marking a significant pivot to AI infrastructure. The deal sent IREN's stock soaring over 20% and represents one of the largest AI infrastructure partnerships in the sector.

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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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India Positions Itself as Global Leader in Ethical AI Governance Framework

Prime Minister Modi announces India's role in shaping global AI ethics standards, reveals upcoming AI governance framework for 2025, and confirms the country will host the Global AI Summit in February 2026.

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Anthropic Research Reveals Limited 'Introspective Awareness' in AI Models

New Anthropic research shows Claude models can occasionally detect their own internal processes through 'concept injection' experiments, but this introspective ability remains highly unreliable with success rates below 50%. The findings raise important questions about AI self-awareness and monitoring.

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Lenovo Unveils V1 AI Smart Glasses: Camera-Free Approach Targets Professional Users

Lenovo launches the V1 AI smart glasses in China, featuring micro-LED displays, real-time translation, and AI assistance without camera functionality, targeting professionals over content creators.

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Google Translate Introduces Gemini-Powered Advanced Translation Mode with Model Selection

Google Translate is rolling out a new feature allowing users to choose between 'Fast' and 'Advanced' translation modes, with the latter powered by Gemini AI for improved accuracy and contextual understanding.

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