A recent SaferAI report highlights that Z.ai's open-weight GLM-5.2 model is approaching the capabilities of leading frontier AI. However, it still lacks crucial safety features, raising fears that powerful open AI models might evolve faster than existing regulatory and safety frameworks can manage.
Anthropic has intensified its cloud collaboration efforts recently, culminating in a significant $10 billion agreement with the AI cloud startup Volta. This deal marks a major step in their strategic cloud partnerships.
Just a week after the Open Secure AI Alliance was launched by Nvidia, the coalition—now comprising over 120 companies—has already put forward initiatives aimed at protecting against threats posed by AI agents.
Apple has revealed that its investigation into the possible sharing of confidential information with OpenAI has broadened. According to a recent court filing, the company suspects that more former employees might have retained or accessed sensitive trade secrets, raising concerns about data security.
Microsoft executive VP Jay Parikh has instructed employees via an internal email to limit their AI token consumption, stating that “tokenmaxxing is not our goal.” Reported by 404 Media, the email also announces that Microsoft has shifted its default internal AI model to a more cost-effective version from OpenAI. This move is part of a broader effort to manage AI resource usage and establish budgets at the division level within the company.
Deel, the global HR and payroll platform, has acquired Israeli AI cybersecurity firm Clarity, specializing in real-time deepfake detection and identity verification. The acquisition, valued between $45 million and $50 million in cash and shares, marks Deel’s 15th purchase and its entry into the Israeli market. This strategic move addresses the rising challenge of fake hires by enhancing trust and security in remote hiring processes.
Anthropic has appointed Mariano-Florentino Cuellar as its first chief global affairs officer, a strategic hire during a period of strained relations with the US government. Reporting directly to Anthropic president Daniela Amodei, Cuellar will operate out of the company's San Francisco headquarters. His role will focus on navigating the complex geopolitical landscape affecting the AI industry.
AMD's latest financial results show a remarkable surge in its data center business, with revenue more than doubling to $6.7 billion, up 107% from the previous year. This growth is fueled by the increasing demand for AI capabilities. Meanwhile, gaming revenue has dropped 31% year-over-year to $779 million, impacted by price increases and shortages of key gaming components for products like Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Steam Deck. Overall, the company's revenue rose 50% year-over-year to an all-time high of $11.5 billion, with data centers now accounting for 58% of total revenue.
SpaceX's revenue from its AI division surged to $2.6 billion, more than tripling year-over-year, primarily due to agreements providing computing power to other AI firms. Despite generating substantial revenue, this division reported a $1.5 billion loss this quarter, an improvement over last year's figures. Notable partnerships include deals with Anthropic and Google in mid-2023, positioning SpaceX against other cloud providers like CoreWeave. The expansion into AI is also leading to increased company expenditures.
The spotlight is on open-weight AI models as instability hits major US tech companies. French AI lab Mistral finds itself in an ideal position to capitalize on this change, benefiting from the recent market dynamics.
