OpenAI Closes $122B Funding Round, Valuing Company at $852B

OpenAI has closed a massive funding round, bringing its total committed capital to $122 billion and valuing the company at $852 billion. The round, which included major tech investors and for the first time allowed participation from individual retail investors, will support the company's investments in AI infrastructure and talent.

OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video Generation Tool

OpenAI has announced it is discontinuing its AI video-generation tool, Sora, to refocus on enterprise and productivity applications. The move also led to the collapse of a planned $1 billion partnership with Disney.

All Co-Founders Depart Elon Musk's xAI

All eleven original co-founders of Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, have now left the company. The last two co-founders, Manuel Kroiss and Ross Nordeen, reportedly departed following Musk's admission that the company needed to be rebuilt.

Anthropic Wins Injunction Against Trump Administration in Pentagon Dispute

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction in favor of AI company Anthropic, temporarily blocking the Trump administration and the Pentagon from designating it a supply chain risk and banning it from government contracts. The ruling stems from a dispute over Anthropic's self-imposed limits on its AI's use for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

OpenAI Reportedly in Talks to Purchase Power from Fusion Startup Helion

OpenAI is reportedly in early-stage talks to purchase a significant amount of future power from nuclear fusion startup Helion Energy. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently resigned as Helion's board chair to avoid a conflict of interest as negotiations proceed.

Arm Announces First In-House Chip, the AGI CPU, with Meta as Lead Partner

Shifting from its traditional licensing model, Arm has unveiled its first self-produced chip, the Arm AGI CPU, designed for AI inference in data centers. Meta is the lead partner and co-developer for the new chip, which it plans to integrate into its data centers later this year.

Wikipedia Bans Use of AI for Writing and Rewriting Articles

Following a vote by its volunteer editors, Wikipedia has updated its policy to prohibit the use of large language models (LLMs) for generating or rewriting article content. The new rule allows AI for basic copy editing and translation, provided it is human-reviewed and does not introduce new content.

Meta Lays Off Hundreds While Granting Large Executive Stock Options

Meta has laid off hundreds of employees across departments like Reality Labs, recruiting, and sales as it shifts its focus and investment toward AI. On the same day as the layoffs, the company also granted substantial stock options to six senior executives, contingent on reaching a $9 trillion market capitalization.

Trump Forms Tech Advisory Council with CEOs from Meta and Nvidia

President Donald Trump has established a new technology council, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), to advise on AI policy and innovation. Initial members of the council include prominent tech leaders such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Anthropic Accidentally Leaks Claude Code Source Code

Anthropic experienced a significant security lapse, accidentally exposing nearly 2,000 source code files for its Claude Code software. The leak revealed the AI tool's architecture and unreleased features, and a subsequent attempt to remove the code resulted in the accidental takedown of thousands of unrelated GitHub repositories.

OpenAI Acquires Tech Talk Show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a popular online talk show focused on technology, business, and AI. The show and its team will continue to operate with editorial independence while joining OpenAI's strategy organization to help explain the impact of AI to a wider audience.

Google Vids App Gets Upgrade with AI Avatar Control and YouTube Export

Google has updated its Vids app, an AI-powered video editor, with new features. The upgrade includes support for Veo 3.1 and Lyria 3 models, a Chrome extension for screen recording, and the ability for users to direct and customize AI-generated avatars using text prompts.