Masayoshi Son’s plan to acquire Switch and power his $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project has stalled. The deal, which would have been one of SoftBank’s biggest ever, is off the table for now, though talks continue for a potential partnership.
Veteran investors are sounding the alarm that a stock market correction is increasingly likely. Stretched valuations and a long period of calm have left markets vulnerable to a sudden shift in sentiment or a geopolitical shock.
According to TechCrunch, information from Grokipedia, the conservative-leaning encyclopedia created by Elon Musk’s xAI, is appearing in ChatGPT answers. The Guardian found GPT-5.2 cited it nine times across various queries, though not on topics where its inaccuracies are well-known. OpenAI says it a
After a year of flattery and appeasement, European leaders have united to firmly reject Donald Trump’s renewed demand for the United States to take over Greenland. The stark threat, involving potential 25% tariffs, has forced a rupture in the traditional NATO alliance dynamic, with leaders now openl
In response to funding instability in the U.S.-run CVE program, Europe has launched its own Global CVE Allocation System (GCVE). While designed for compatibility, experts warn its decentralized model could lead to duplicate IDs and a fractured ecosystem for tracking vulnerabilities.
Meta is turning to nuclear energy to power its future AI systems. The company announced agreements with three nuclear providers to secure electricity for its Prometheus supercluster, a move highlighting the immense energy demands of the AI arms race.
According to Reuters, Chinese firm Wingtech has initiated a massive $8 billion arbitration claim against the Dutch state. The move follows the Netherlands’ controversial seizure of chipmaker Nexperia in September 2024, a decision that has disrupted global automotive supply chains.
Microsoft’s multiplatform push continues as Obsidian’s RPG Avowed is coming to PlayStation 5. The game lands on Sony’s console on February 17, 2026, with pre-orders offering a Standard Edition for $49.99 and a Premium Edition for $59.99.
The agencies have formalized their partnership to develop a Fission Surface Power system. A key change shifts launch responsibilities from private companies to NASA’s Human Landing System program.
AI is now being used to deliver music therapy, a formal mental health intervention. While it offers 24/7 access, experts warn of significant risks, including the AI reinforcing harmful delusions.
