EU mandates Google open Android AI to rivals, 60% of EU users impacted
The EU orders Google to allow competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI to integrate their AI models into Android, affecting 60% of EU users.
Company Updates
Corporate news and strategic updates from AI companies.
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar's 4-question scorecard for measuring AI ROI
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar shares a 4-question framework to assess AI's economic value, emphasizing 'useful intelligence per dollar'.
OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Alabama woman's suicide
An Alabama family sues OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT deepened their loved one's mental health struggles before her death.
OpenAI CFO proposes 'useful-intelligence-per-dollar' metric for AI investments
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar introduces a new metric to measure AI investment returns, focusing on work accomplished.
SAP study: 80% of enterprises now prioritize AI business value over deployment
Enterprises shift focus from AI deployment to measurable business value, with 80% rethinking cloud strategies per ISG report.
Anthropic in early talks with Meta for $10B compute lease
Anthropic explores a $10B deal with Meta for AI compute power, following a similar agreement with SpaceX.
Anthropic's $120K survey fuels ad backlash, CEO cites 25% AI doomsday risk
Anthropic's ad campaign, based on a $120K survey, sparks backlash as CEO Dario Amodei cites 10-25% AI doomsday risk.
OpenAI's $748B obligations to Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle could trigger a Lehman-style market crash, critic warns
Ed Zitron warns OpenAI's collapse could trigger a market crash, citing $748B obligations to Microsoft, Amazon, and Oracle.
Anthropic's lobbying sparks US export controls on frontier AI models, threatening innovation
Anthropic's push for AI regulations led to US export controls on its own and OpenAI's models, risking innovation and market bifurcation.
Apple targets 40 ex-employees at OpenAI in trade secret lawsuit expansion
Apple escalates legal action against OpenAI, sending preservation letters to 40 former employees and seeking an injunction.
Microsoft's Nadella calls out Anthropic's Fable AI for over-restrictive controls
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella criticizes Anthropic's Fable AI model for denying too many user requests, sparking industry debate.
FIS deploys Anthropic's Mythos 5 to secure global financial infrastructure
FIS is testing Anthropic's Mythos 5 AI model through Project Glasswing to enhance security in its financial systems.
Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro delay costs Alphabet $12B in market value
Google's delay in rolling out Gemini 3.5 Pro sends Alphabet shares down, benefiting OpenAI and Microsoft in the enterprise AI race.
Whatnot acquires Shaped for real-time AI recommendations in live shopping
Whatnot acquires Madrona-backed Shaped to enhance live shopping recommendations with AI, founder Tullie Murrell joins to lead new team.
US restricts access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for 3 weeks, citing national security
US temporarily bans foreign access to Anthropic's AI models to protect critical infrastructure, per Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic af...
Eliza joins OpenAI Advanced Partner program, eyes 140K+ employee impact
Eliza, an AI-native consulting firm, becomes an OpenAI Advanced Partner to scale AI solutions across 140K+ employees
OpenAI hires Google Cloud's Philip Larson to lead $150M partner network
OpenAI taps Google Cloud's Philip Larson to lead its new partner network, backed by a $150M investment.
Anthropic CEO's $1M donation fuels AI policy super PAC battle
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei donated $1M to Public First, a super PAC pushing for AI safety regulations, in a high-stakes political battle.
Airbus partners with Scaleway to host 70 AI applications by 2028
Airbus partners with Scaleway to host 70 AI applications by 2028, prioritizing European digital sovereignty.
ASML raises 2026 revenue forecast to €45B as AI chip demand surges
ASML boosts 2026 revenue guidance to €43-45B, driven by AI infrastructure spending and 45% EUV growth.
WGU and Anthropic team up to reshape workforce training with AI-native model
Western Governors University and Anthropic collaborate to build an AI-driven learning and credentialing system targeting 40% of evolving job skills by 2030.
JPMorgan CEO flags Anthropic's Mythos AI as a 'real issue' amid U.S. security concerns
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon highlights risks of Anthropic's Mythos AI, citing U.S. government intervention over national security concerns.
Microsoft arms sales team to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic on cost and security
Microsoft coaches sales staff to promote its AI platform as more secure and cost-effective than OpenAI and Anthropic's offerings.
Anthropic warns China is closing AI gap with model distillation, urges tighter US export controls
Anthropic reveals China's rapid AI progress through model distillation, pushing US to tighten export controls.
OpenAI's Bonnell: 'Built by User' AI Cuts Federal Requests by 80%
OpenAI's Alexis Bonnell says 'built by user' AI slashed federal tech requests from 186 to 36, driving next-phase adoption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.