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MiniMax raises $2 billion as CEO forgoes salary until AGI amid 80% stock slump

Chinese AI company MiniMax closed a $2 billion fundraising round through discounted share placement and convertible bonds, even as its stock has lost 80% since March. CEO Yan Junjie pledged to forgo salary until the company achieves artificial general intelligence and give away 5% of his shares to employees and open-source projects.

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MiniMax raises $2 billion as CEO forgoes salary until AGI amid 80% stock slump

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Fed Chair Warsh taps Marc Andreessen and tech leaders to reshape central bank's AI strategy

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has assembled five task forces led by tech executives, economists, and former central bankers to rethink how the Fed operates. Marc Andreessen will help assess AI's impact on jobs and productivity, while other panels tackle the central bank's $6.7 trillion balance sheet, economic data collection, and inflation frameworks. The groups aim to deliver recommendations by year-end.

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Fed Chair Warsh taps Marc Andreessen and tech leaders to reshape central bank's AI strategy

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Coinbase AI sends false breaking news alert about match that hadn't started yet

Coinbase's AI-generated breaking news alert told millions that Norway beat Brazil 3-2 in a FIFA World Cup match before kickoff. The AI hallucination exposed critical flaws in how AI systems handle uncertainty in real-time applications, particularly concerning for prediction markets where bettors rely on accurate information. While Norway eventually won 2-1, the fabricated alert highlights ongoing struggles with AI-generated misinformation despite billions spent on development.

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Coinbase AI sends false breaking news alert about match that hadn't started yet

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Nvidia Stock Hits Cheapest Valuation Since 2019 After $1 Trillion Wipeout, But AI Chips Rally Looms

Nvidia has shed nearly $1 trillion in market value over two months, driving its forward P/E ratio to its lowest point since early 2019. Despite the steep correction, the company continues posting record revenue growth with Data Center sales reaching $75.2 billion. Wall Street analysts see the selloff as a buying opportunity, with Bank of America projecting $20 billion in new Vera CPU sales and maintaining a $350 price target.

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Nvidia Stock Hits Cheapest Valuation Since 2019 After $1 Trillion Wipeout, But AI Chips Rally Looms

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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Joins Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust for AI Oversight

Ben Bernanke, former Federal Reserve chair and Nobel laureate, has joined Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust. The independent oversight body ensures the AI startup remains committed to developing AI for humanity's long-term benefit. Bernanke will focus on tracking AI's economic impacts on workforces and economies worldwide.

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Former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke Joins Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust for AI Oversight

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TeraWulf plans $3.5 billion debt raise to build Kentucky AI data center for Anthropic

TeraWulf is raising $3.5 billion in debt to construct a data center campus in Kentucky for Anthropic PBC, marking its first entry into the leveraged loan market. The former bitcoin miner has signed a 20-year lease agreement expected to generate $19 billion in revenue. This move signals a major shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI infrastructure development.

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TeraWulf plans $3.5 billion debt raise to build Kentucky AI data center for Anthropic

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Rackspace Technology stock plunges 29% despite Palantir AI partnership as guidance cuts spark sell-off

Rackspace Technology shares tumbled 29% after the company slashed its fiscal 2026 revenue forecast by $150 million and announced a dilutive $250 million equity offering. The cuts reflect a planned exit from lower-margin business lines and supply chain delays. Despite unveiling an aggressive enterprise AI expansion strategy and securing preferred partner status with Palantir Technologies, investors focused on near-term financial pressures and dilution concerns.

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Rackspace Technology stock plunges 29% despite Palantir AI partnership as guidance cuts spark sell-off

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AI Trade Reversal Wipes Out Quarter of Hedge Fund Gains as Quant Funds Post Worst Loss Since 2025

Hedge funds experienced significant losses as the AI trade that dominated 2026 reversed sharply since late June. Quant funds dropped 3.6% in their worst performance since August 2025, while fundamental managers aggressively cut AI-related trades. Goldman Sachs reports the selloff has pushed hedge fund leverage to its lowest level in a year.

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AI Trade Reversal Wipes Out Quarter of Hedge Fund Gains as Quant Funds Post Worst Loss Since 2025

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Temasek rules out crypto, plans to triple AI investment to 15% of portfolio by 2031

Singapore's Temasek Holdings maintains its crypto ban four years after a $275 million FTX loss, citing regulatory uncertainty. The sovereign wealth fund plans to increase AI exposure from 6% to 15% by 2031, betting on automation, robotics, and AI adoption over frontier models.

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Temasek rules out crypto, plans to triple AI investment to 15% of portfolio by 2031

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OpenAI seeks investment banking expert to train ChatGPT on Wall Street tasks

OpenAI posted a job listing for a Subject Matter Expert in Investment Banking, signaling its ambition to train ChatGPT for complex financial transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and valuations. The role, offering up to $205K plus equity, aims to define quality standards for AI-assisted banking work and improve model performance on high-stakes financial tasks.

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OpenAI seeks investment banking expert to train ChatGPT on Wall Street tasks

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Taiwan Central Bank Chief Warns of AI Bubble Risk Amid Tech Sector Over-Leveraging

Taiwan's central bank Governor Yang Chin-long has raised concerns about an AI bubble risk despite acknowledging real growth in the sector. Speaking at a parliamentary hearing, Yang warned that aggressive corporate borrowing and speculative capital expenditures in the tech sector could lead to over-expansion, even as Taiwan's AI-driven economy hits record highs anchored by TSMC and partnerships with Nvidia.

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Taiwan Central Bank Chief Warns of AI Bubble Risk Amid Tech Sector Over-Leveraging

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Federal Reserve taps Marc Andreessen for AI task force as inflation concerns mount

The Federal Reserve has appointed Marc Andreessen to co-lead a task force examining AI's economic impact as officials grow increasingly concerned about AI-driven inflation. New York Fed President John Williams now identifies AI demand as his primary inflation concern, with semiconductor prices doubling and tripling. The central bank faces a critical decision on whether to raise interest rates as AI infrastructure spending heats the economy.

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Federal Reserve taps Marc Andreessen for AI task force as inflation concerns mount

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Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund to Expand Beyond Crypto Into AI and Robotics

Venture capital firm Paradigm has secured $1.2 billion for its fourth fund, marking a strategic shift from crypto to AI investment. The crypto venture firm will now back startups across AI, robotics, and autonomous systems, while maintaining its crypto portfolio. The move comes as AI funding captured 70% of global startup investments in Q2 2026.

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Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fund to Expand Beyond Crypto Into AI and Robotics

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Bank of America extends $520 million OpenAI loan as Wall Street races for AI IPO advisory roles

Bank of America has extended a $520 million credit line to OpenAI, marking its first loan to the ChatGPT maker ahead of its highly anticipated IPO. The move signals a strategic shift for the bank, which previously declined OpenAI's funding requests, and positions BofA to compete for advisory roles on what could become a trillion-dollar public offering.

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Bank of America extends $520 million OpenAI loan as Wall Street races for AI IPO advisory roles

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Palantir Stock Drops 4% as Investor Skepticism About AI Adoption Triggers Sector-Wide Selloff

Palantir shares fell 4.3% to $128.63 as investors sold high-valuation AI software stocks amid fresh doubts over the pace of AI adoption. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's comments about slower-than-expected progress in AI agents triggered a broader rotation away from expensive technology stocks, while insider selling and bearish bets by Michael Burry added pressure.

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Palantir Stock Drops 4% as Investor Skepticism About AI Adoption Triggers Sector-Wide Selloff

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