The U.S. Energy Information Agency announced a new requirement for data centers to report detailed information about their energy usage, marking a significant move toward transparency in the industry.
LinkedIn reveals a 20% decrease in hiring since 2022, attributing the drop to rising interest rates rather than artificial intelligence advancements.
Hightouch reported a remarkable $70 million increase in annual recurring revenue (ARR) over 20 months, driven by the launch of its AI-powered agent platform tailored for marketers.
OpenAI has upgraded its Agents SDK, providing enterprises with improved tools to build safer and more capable AI agents. This update comes as interest in agentic AI continues to rise, supporting organizations in deploying advanced, reliable AI solutions with enhanced safety features.
OpenAI has acquired Hiro, a startup specializing in AI-powered personal finance solutions. This move highlights OpenAI's efforts to integrate financial planning capabilities into ChatGPT, enhancing its utility for users seeking financial advice and management tools.
Pillar aims to provide advanced, institutional-level financial tools tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises. The company envisions making hedging as commonplace and accessible as everyday payments or accounting software, according to their leadership.
During the Semafor World Economy summit this week, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark shed light on the company's continued cooperation with the U.S. government even as it pursues legal action against them. Clark specifically addressed the company's briefing of the Trump administration on its AI project, Mythos, explaining the reasons behind maintaining this complex relationship.
Fluidstack, an AI-focused datacenter startup, is reportedly in discussions for a $1 billion funding round at a valuation of $18 billion. This comes just months after reaching a $7.5 billion valuation. The company has recently secured a $50 billion contract to develop data centers for Anthropic, fueling investor interest and fundraising efforts.
Anodot recently suffered a significant data breach impacting clients including Rockstar Games. This cyberattack is part of a broader effort to extract sensitive information from numerous prominent corporations, raising serious concerns about corporate data security.
IBM agreed to a $17 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve claims that its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs violated federal regulations. The settlement addresses concerns raised by the DOJ regarding IBM's DEI initiatives, bringing an end to the legal dispute.
