Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI in early talks to give 5% stake to US government
OpenAI is discussing a proposal to give the U.S. government a 5% equity stake, a model inspired by the Alaska Permanent Fund.
OpenAI proposes giving US government 5% stake to ease AI tensions
CEO Sam Altman has proposed granting the US government a 5% ownership stake in OpenAI as part of a broader conceptual model involving other AI firms.
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports
Microsoft is preparing to eliminate thousands of roles across its sales, consulting, and Xbox divisions. The cuts follow a shift toward AI infrastructure and a decline in share price.
Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns
Apple is shifting away from bundled software releases to deliver rapid security patches in response to AI-powered hacking tools.
Blue Shield CEO urges AI and digital records to replace insurer mandates
Ascendiun CEO Paul Markovich argues that AI and real-time digital records could eliminate the need for prior authorizations in healthcare.
Apple reportedly skipping M6 Pro and M6 Max for M7 chips
Reports suggest Apple will release a base M6 chip as a bridge before debuting a full M7 family designed for advanced on-device AI processing.
Apple raises iPad and MacBook prices as memory chip costs surge
Apple has announced price increases for its MacBook and iPad lines, citing rising memory and storage chip costs driven by the AI industry.
Apple to skip M6 Pro and Max chips to fast-track M7 line for 2027
Apple is bypassing high-end M6 variants to fast-track the AI-centric M7 family. The base M6 chip is expected to debut in late 2026 using a 2-nanometer process.