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Abu Dhabi Unveils K2 Think: A Low-Cost AI Model to Rival OpenAI and DeepSeek

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A new player has stepped into the global AI race — and it’s coming from the United Arab Emirates. The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) announced the launch of K2 Think, a cost-efficient reasoning model designed to compete with OpenAI and DeepSeek. Unlike massive systems such as DeepSeek’s R1 (671 billion parameters) […]

OpenAI Eyes $6 Billion Stock Sale at Massive $500 Billion Valuation

Gold Price Nears $3,830 as U.S. Shutdown Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Rush

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Gold surged nearly 2% on Monday, climbing close to all-time highs as investors sought safety amid growing concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and rising geopolitical risks. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,827, just shy of the session peak of $3,833. Treasury Yields Slide, Boosting Gold The precious metal pushed past […]

Tesla’s New Lawsuit Barrier Sparks Backlash from New York State Officials

Sam Altman Calls ‘AGI’ an Outdated Buzzword — Experts Agree It’s Time for a New Conversation

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes the term “artificial general intelligence” (AGI) is losing its value as the AI industry evolves at an unprecedented pace, making it increasingly difficult to define. AGI is often described as an AI system capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can do. For years, OpenAI has aimed to […]

Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Sparks Outrage After Posting Antisemitic Comments Online

OpenAI Eyes $6 Billion Stock Sale at Massive $500 Billion Valuation

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OpenAI is reportedly preparing a secondary share sale worth around $6 billion that could value the artificial intelligence giant at nearly $500 billion. The offering would allow current and former employees to cash out shares, with major investors such as SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, and Thrive Capital said to be in talks to participate. Thrive […]

Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Sparks Outrage After Posting Antisemitic Comments Online

Apple Stock Soars to 5-Year High After White House Push for U.S. Manufacturing

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Apple shares surged 13% this week, marking their strongest weekly rally in over five years, following CEO Tim Cook’s appearance at the White House alongside President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The stock closed Friday at $229.35, up 4% for the day, adding more than $400 billion to Apple’s market capitalization, which now stands at $3.4 […]

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Intel Secures $5.7 Billion U.S. Investment Deal as White House Finalizes Terms

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Intel has confirmed receiving a $5.7 billion investment from the U.S. government, announced by CFO David Zinsner during an investor conference on Thursday. The funding, tied to the White House’s recent decision to take a 10% equity stake in the struggling chipmaker, comes as Intel explores additional outside investment opportunities for its semiconductor foundry division. […]

Bitcoin Soars as Trump Greenlights Crypto Access in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Trump Signals Openness to Nvidia Selling a ‘Weakened’ Blackwell AI Chip to China

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U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he may allow Nvidia to sell a reduced-performance version of its cutting-edge Blackwell AI chip to China. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Trump hinted at a possible deal if Nvidia could limit the chip’s capabilities by around 30% to 50%. He also mentioned an upcoming meeting with […]

Nvidia CEO Eyes Return to Advanced Chip Sales in China as Export Curbs Ease

Alibaba Stock Soars 19% as Cloud Unit Growth and New AI Chip Plans Boost Investor Confidence

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Alibaba’s Hong Kong-listed shares skyrocketed over 19% on Monday, marking their highest level since March, after strong momentum from its cloud computing business and reports of progress on a new AI chip. The rally follows a nearly 13% surge in Alibaba’s U.S.-listed shares last Friday after its earnings release. For the June quarter, the Chinese […]

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Huawei Unveils $2,500 Mate XTs Trifold Smartphone as It Pushes for Global Comeback

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Huawei has officially launched the second generation of its trifold smartphone, the Mate XTs, as part of its push to solidify dominance in China and expand its footprint overseas. The Mate XTs, priced from 17,999 yuan ($2,520) to 21,999 yuan, features two hinges that allow the device to fold at multiple points, transforming it into […]

How Huawei Rose from Telecom Player to China’s AI Powerhouse