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DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng becomes world's richest AI founder with $36 billion net worth

Liang Wenfeng has emerged as the world's richest AI founder after DeepSeek's $7.4 billion funding round catapulted his net worth to $36 billion. The Chinese entrepreneur now surpasses Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Greg Brockman, while retaining an unusual 78% stake in his company—a level of control rarely seen among Silicon Valley peers.

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DeepSeek's Liang Wenfeng becomes world's richest AI founder with $36 billion net worth

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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son predicts $5 trillion annual AI demand by 2040, dismisses bubble concerns

At SoftBank's annual conference in Tokyo, CEO Masayoshi Son projected that AI infrastructure will require $5 trillion in annual investment by 2040, calling bubble concerns absurd. With over $60 billion committed to OpenAI and bold predictions about AI-related industries consuming 20% of global GDP, Son outlined an ambitious vision for an agent-centric future powered by nuclear fusion.

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SoftBank's Masayoshi Son predicts $5 trillion annual AI demand by 2040, dismisses bubble concerns

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OpenAI strikes first prediction market deal with Kalshi to show World Cup odds in ChatGPT

OpenAI has quietly partnered with Kalshi to display World Cup prediction market odds in ChatGPT search results, marking the AI company's first deal with a betting exchange. The integration shows real-time odds for matches like France versus Spain, but users cannot place bets through ChatGPT. The move signals prediction markets' rapid push into mainstream tech platforms.

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OpenAI strikes first prediction market deal with Kalshi to show World Cup odds in ChatGPT

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South Korea raises 2026 GDP forecast to 3% as AI chip boom fuels semiconductor-led recovery

South Korea has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 3%, the strongest pace in five years, riding a global surge in AI chip demand. The government plans to fast-track mega projects covering semiconductor manufacturing, AI data centres and physical AI investments, backed by a 2027 budget exceeding 800 trillion won. The upgrade marks a sharp revision from the previous 2.0% forecast.

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South Korea raises 2026 GDP forecast to 3% as AI chip boom fuels semiconductor-led recovery

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Wall Street banks race to deploy AI agents as 51% now pilot digital assistants for productivity

Major financial institutions are accelerating their adoption of agentic AI systems, with over half of banks now piloting digital assistants that work alongside human employees. Morgan Stanley plans to test client-facing agents this summer, while UBS reports advisors now spend 70% of their time with clients instead of on routine tasks. The technology is transforming functions from wealth management to trading, though regulatory concerns about oversight and accountability remain.

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Wall Street banks race to deploy AI agents as 51% now pilot digital assistants for productivity

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AI vendors shift infrastructure costs to customers as usage-based pricing explodes budgets

Major AI vendors including Anthropic, OpenAI, and GitHub are abandoning flat-rate subscriptions for usage-based billing, passing infrastructure costs to customers. Forrester warns that 80% of decision-makers expect software budgets to rise as AI costs spiral. Meanwhile, KPMG research reveals nearly a third of executives lack visibility into their AI spending, creating unexpected financial challenges across enterprises.

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AI vendors shift infrastructure costs to customers as usage-based pricing explodes budgets

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Chip stocks tumble globally as AI trade faces reality check on valuations and spending sustainability

The semiconductor market is experiencing sharp turbulence as chip stocks plunge despite solid earnings reports. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index has shed over 11% since June, with memory chipmakers leading the decline. Investors are questioning whether AI infrastructure spending can justify elevated valuations, even as global cloud and AI capital expenditure is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027.

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Chip stocks tumble globally as AI trade faces reality check on valuations and spending sustainability

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SK Hynix raises $26.5B in record Nasdaq debut, but volatility signals selective AI investor appetite

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix completed a historic $26.5 billion Nasdaq listing, marking the largest U.S. share sale by a foreign company. Despite overwhelming demand driven by its central role in AI memory production, shares plunged over 15% days after debut. The volatility underscores growing concerns about sustainability of AI-driven rallies and signals that foreign investors may become more selective about Asian tech offerings.

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SK Hynix raises $26.5B in record Nasdaq debut, but volatility signals selective AI investor appetite

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TSMC Q2 profit surges 77% to record $22 billion as AI boom fuels unprecedented chip demand

TSMC reported a staggering 77% jump in second-quarter profit to $22 billion, smashing analyst expectations as the world's largest contract chipmaker rides the AI boom. The Taiwan-based semiconductor giant, which supplies chips to Nvidia and Apple, announced an additional $100 billion investment in Arizona fabs while projecting full-year revenue growth above 40%.

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TSMC Q2 profit surges 77% to record $22 billion as AI boom fuels unprecedented chip demand

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AI spending drives record 17% price surge in software as inflation pressures mount across US

AI infrastructure investment is creating significant inflationary pressure across the US economy, with computer software and accessory prices jumping over 17% in the past year—the largest increase since records began in 1997. Major tech companies are expected to invest $720 billion this year on data centers, driving memory chip costs up by as much as 400% and pushing electricity prices higher as utilities struggle to meet surging demand.

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AI spending drives record 17% price surge in software as inflation pressures mount across US

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69% of Americans back public ownership of AI firms as tech layoffs mount, survey reveals

A national survey finds overwhelming support for forcing AI companies to transfer half their stock to a public sovereign wealth fund. The proposal, championed by Senator Bernie Sanders, comes as tech layoffs surge and workers grow frustrated with job losses despite rising corporate AI spending. Goldman Sachs estimates 15 million workers could be displaced during the AI transition.

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69% of Americans back public ownership of AI firms as tech layoffs mount, survey reveals

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JPMorgan AI agents beat traditional investment portfolios in historical simulations

JPMorgan Chase revealed that AI-powered investing agents outperformed a traditional 60/40 portfolio by 0.7 percentage points annually in historical backtests spanning two decades. The system dynamically shifts between stocks and bonds based on market conditions, though strategists caution against treating the results as proof that AI can consistently beat markets.

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JPMorgan AI agents beat traditional investment portfolios in historical simulations

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Kraken rebuilds app with AI agents to monitor markets and recommend trades for everyday investors

Kraken is preparing to relaunch its app with agentic trading at its core, using AI agents to continuously monitor markets, identify opportunities and recommend trades. The crypto exchange believes AI can help everyday investors access capabilities traditionally reserved for professional traders, marking a competitive shift as exchanges evolve beyond basic crypto trading into AI-native financial services.

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Kraken rebuilds app with AI agents to monitor markets and recommend trades for everyday investors

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Jiuzi Holdings plans AI partnership for intelligent imaging, targeting $1 million profit

Jiuzi Holdings announced plans to sign a cooperation agreement with an AI intelligent imaging and data platform company, expecting to generate approximately $1 million in profit during the initial phase. The proposed partnership covers AI recognition, scene analysis, automated tagging, and cloud deployment. JZXN shares surged 135% following the announcement, though the agreement remains unsigned and profit projections depend on successful execution.

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Jiuzi Holdings plans AI partnership for intelligent imaging, targeting $1 million profit

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Nanya Technology plans $6 billion spending surge in 2027 to capitalize on AI boom

Taiwanese chipmaker Nanya Technology announced plans to spend $6.2 billion in 2027, quadrupling its current investment, as it races to expand memory chip production amid an AI-driven shortage. The company reported second-quarter revenue up 684% year-over-year, with gross margins climbing to 79.5% as customers including Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Google drive demand for AI-specific memory products.

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Nanya Technology plans $6 billion spending surge in 2027 to capitalize on AI boom

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