Blackstone and Anthropic's $1.5B Ode aims to solve AI deployment crisis
Blackstone and Anthropic launch Ode, a $1.5B venture to help businesses deploy AI models effectively.
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Anthropic's Claude research sparks debate on AI consciousness
Anthropic claims signs of consciousness in Claude, but experts question the leap from intelligence to sentience.
Anthropic's Claude triples traffic share to 9.2% in 3 months, outpacing rivals
Anthropic's Claude has surged to 9.2% of AI website traffic, outpacing smaller competitors and solidifying its position as the third-largest player.
Hitachi, OpenAI, and Google Cloud team up to secure physical AI deployments in critical infrastructure
Hitachi partners with OpenAI and Google Cloud to enhance security in physical AI systems for industrial and critical infrastructure operations.
Ode with Anthropic hires 100+ engineers to pair Claude models with enterprise teams
Ode with Anthropic, backed by Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman, launches to bring Anthropic's AI models to businesses.
OpenAI faces sanctions bid in $28M copyright fight with NY Times, Daily News
The New York Times and Daily News seek sanctions against OpenAI for alleged evidence obstruction in high-stakes AI copyright case.
Emergent, the AI startup building for SMBs, hits $1.5B valuation on $130M round
Emergent, an AI startup focused on small businesses, raises $130M at a $1.5B valuation to expand its platform.
Forbes 2026 AI 50: OpenAI tops $182.6B valuation, Cognition AI hits $1B
Forbes 2026 AI 50 reveals OpenAI's $182.6B valuation, Cognition AI's $1B milestone, and 48 other top AI companies.
OpenAI's rapid rise sparks concerns over AI's democratic risks, per MIT Tech Review journalist
OpenAI's growth and influence raise alarming questions about AI's impact on democracy and society, according to journalist Karen Hao.
Anthropic warns against AI cutbacks as costs surge, touts efficiency gains
Anthropic executives advise against reducing AI usage amid rising costs, emphasizing efficiency and innovation.
Mirakl and Merkle's playbook: 70% of enterprises lack AI commerce metrics as agents reshape shopping
Mirakl and Merkle release a playbook to help enterprises align data, teams, and tech for AI-powered commerce as 60% of consumers already use AI to shop.
OpenAI's $1B Microsoft deal reshaped its mission, now facing U.S. government oversight
OpenAI's shift from nonprofit to commercial ties with Microsoft now faces U.S. government oversight on model releases like GPT-5.6.
Cision adds AI visibility tracking to CisionOne, covering ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude
Cision's new AI Visibility Dashboard in CisionOne lets PR teams monitor brand mentions across leading AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
Anthropic's dark ad featuring Arlington Cemetery sparks backlash
Anthropic's new ad, featuring Arlington Cemetery, has drawn criticism for its unsettling imagery and tone.
DeepSeek targets $71B valuation with IPO, eyes agentic AI and custom chips
DeepSeek prepares for a $71B IPO and expands into agentic AI and in-house chips to rival OpenAI.
Apple's misaddressed email derailed OpenAI talks ahead of $500M lawsuit
Apple's lawyer accidentally misaddressed emails to OpenAI, derailing talks before a $500M trade secret lawsuit.
BGF Retail cuts product planning time 90% with IntelliCIA's AI synthetic consumers
BGF Retail partners with IntelliCIA to use AI-generated synthetic consumers, reducing product planning time from months to days.
Anthropic sends junior staffer to EU hearing, raising tensions over AI regulation
Anthropic's decision to send a junior employee to an EU Parliament hearing sparks criticism from officials.
OpenAI's first hardware product: a screenless speaker with ChatGPT integration
OpenAI plans a screenless speaker as its first hardware product, integrating ChatGPT for smart home control and AI companionship.
Two more FSU shooting victims sue OpenAI, citing ChatGPT's failure to act
Two more victims of the 2025 Florida State University shooting sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT ignored warning signs from the gunman.
OpenAI mandates Yubico hardware passkeys for GPT-5.6 access from September
OpenAI requires hardware-backed passkeys from Yubico for GPT-5.6 access, boosting cybersecurity and validating Yubico's tech.
Alibaba leads $439M round in AI video startup AIsphere, China's tech giants race for multimodal AI
Alibaba led a $439M Series C round for AI video startup AIsphere, highlighting China's tech giants' push for multimodal AI capabilities.
Anthropic hires Monzo co-founder Tom Blomfield to lead compute expansion
Anthropic recruits Tom Blomfield to tackle compute challenges as it scales AI infrastructure.
400 newspapers pause OpenAI, Microsoft copyright case pending MDL resolution
400 newspapers pause their copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft as the case is consolidated into broader AI litigation.
OpenAI, Lunit lead Seoul's AI charge with $100M+ investments
OpenAI, Lunit, and other top AI companies are driving Seoul's growth as a global AI hub with significant investments and innovations.
Anthropic offers free premium Claude access to 1.3M US teachers
Anthropic's Claude for Teachers initiative provides free premium AI tools to K-12 educators, with a focus on learning science and classroom usability.
Valarian secures $50M to build AI infrastructure governments can't ignore
Valarian raises $50M to build AI infrastructure for governments, positioning itself as a key player in the sovereign AI market.
Palantir CEO's 'wealth tax' critique puts OpenAI, Anthropic under scrutiny by banks
Palantir CEO Alex Karp's 'wealth tax' critique of OpenAI and Anthropic sparks debate on AI model choice in banking.
Portugal's €7M AMALIA AI model targets autonomy, not scale
Portugal launches AMALIA, a 9B-parameter open-source AI model, to secure autonomy over AI technology as a public good.
Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch warns France's cheap energy advantage could slip to US giants
Mistral AI's Arthur Mensch urges Europe to secure its low-cost electricity for AI development to compete with US firms.
University of Phoenix partners with OpenAI to integrate AI into workforce education
University of Phoenix and OpenAI collaborate to advance AI-powered learning and workforce readiness for working adults
Samsung to manufacture custom AI chips for Anthropic, per report
Samsung Electronics' foundry division will reportedly produce custom AI chips for Anthropic, diversifying its silicon suppliers.
Elevation Capital launches $500M fund for India's AI and deeptech startups
Elevation Capital closes $500M fund targeting seed and Series A AI and deeptech startups in India, focusing on healthcare, education, and financial services.
Anthropic's new tokenizer boosts Claude's token use by 73% vs. GPT-5.x, complicating AI pricing
Anthropic's updated tokenizer increases token consumption for Claude, making it up to 73% more expensive than OpenAI's GPT-5.x for some tasks.
Anthropic finds Claude's values shift across 10 languages, raising ethical questions
Anthropic's research reveals Claude's values vary by language, with implications for AI ethics and global deployment.
Anthropic secures $19B data center lease with TeraWulf for AI expansion
Anthropic has signed a $19 billion data center lease with TeraWulf to support its AI infrastructure expansion.
Revvity Signals AI integrates with Anthropic's Model Context Protocol at $111.11 per share
Revvity's Signals AI software now connects with Anthropic's Claude and Claude Science for scientific research workflows.
Korea's 1 trillion won fund to support 2.1M platform freelancers by 2028
Korea launches 'K Labor Council' with 1 trillion won fund to support 2.1M platform freelancers by 2028
Anthropic extends Claude Fable 5 access to July 19, responding to OpenAI's GPT-5.6 launch
Anthropic extends Claude Fable 5 access for subscribers until July 19, following OpenAI's GPT-5.6 release and Fable's troubled debut.
LLM League: 6 AI models predict World Cup 2026 matches with virtual stakes
Six language models compete in a public experiment predicting World Cup 2026 outcomes under identical conditions and virtual stakes.
Anthropic's Claude outpaces ChatGPT in productivity tools, but lacks image generation
Claude's desktop app offers advanced features like Cowork and Code, but misses native image generation, setting it apart from ChatGPT.