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Alphabet seeks $80 billion to fund its AI buildout
Alphabet, a company valued over a trillion dollars, is planning to raise $80 billion in equity, including a $10 billion investment from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, solely to fund its artifici
SoftBank's French Data Center Investment: €75B Figure Disputed
SoftBank Group plans to inject up to €75 billion into France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity—a sum so vast that even major news outlets are reporting conflicting figures on
Standard AI Subscriptions Cost Around $20 a Month
In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, signaling a new era where AI tools are not just productivity aids but major corporate expenditures, according to aionx .
AI job growth outpaces degree programs
Nearly one in four U.
Ferrari Unveils First Electric Car, The Luce, in 2026
Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, has debuted with a $640,000 price tag, making it one of the most expensive EVs ever.
Pope Leo XIV Publishes First Encyclical on AI Safeguarding Human Person
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas,' starkly warns that artificial intelligence must be 'disarmed,' directly condemning its use in warfare and political manipulation.
AI startup Osmo opens new HQ to digitize fragrance creation
In 2024, AI startup Osmo achieved 'Scent Teleportation,' fully digitizing a scent without human intervention—a feat once considered impossible.
Automotive Industry Fuels AI Skills Arms Race
General Motors recently laid off 600 IT employees—over 10% of its department—to make room for new hires with AI-focused backgrounds, TechCrunch reports.
Sam Altman testifies Elon Musk sought OpenAI control
OpenAI's for-profit entity, once a non-profit dedicated to safe AI, is now valued at over $800 billion, fueled by approximately $175 billion in investment, according to courthousenews .