Instacart’s stock took a major hit following news of an FTC investigation. The probe focuses on pricing practices and a 2022 AI acquisition that may have led to significant cost differences for shoppers.
Accenture is moving to acquire a controlling 65% interest in U.S.-based AI data center engineering firm DLB Associates. The deal aims to extend Accenture’s end-to-end capabilities for clients building AI infrastructure.
The explosive growth of AI is putting unprecedented strain on power grids, echoing the energy crisis sparked by early refrigerators. The solution lies in a massive, rapid push for efficiency and smart grid integration that the industry is just starting to figure out.
The flood of AI-powered bots is creating a massive trust problem for online merchants. A new partnership between Visa and Akamai aims to verify which AI agents are legitimate and which are just scammers.
A new phenomenon called “semantic leakage” is causing AI to produce subtly corrupted mental health guidance. It happens when a word from earlier in a chat improperly influences later advice, and users often have no idea it’s happening.
Scientists have pinpointed why damage to a tiny, critical piece of brain insulation can derail thought. A new study in mice reveals that losing a specific myelin segment on key neurons acts like a corrupted barcode, scrambling the brain’s ability to process information accurately.
The AI infrastructure gold rush is showing its first major cracks. Companies like Oracle and Broadcom are seeing their stocks plummet as the market questions the sustainability of their massive debt-fueled spending sprees.
Nvidia has acquired SchedMD, the key developer behind the open-source Slurm workload scheduler used in HPC and AI since 2002. The chip giant promises to keep Slurm open and vendor-neutral while also launching its new Nemotron 3 family of AI models. This move comes as Nvidia tries to balance its open
Oracle is down 44% from its high, and AI cloud provider CoreWeave is down a staggering 60%. Yet, the S&P 500 barely flinched. This isn’t a broad bubble pop—it’s a targeted reckoning for over-leveraged players.
A new Gallup survey reveals a growing disconnect in the workplace. While 45% of US workers now use AI on the job, nearly a quarter have no idea if their employer has adopted the technology at all. This lack of communication creates risks and missed opportunities for businesses trying to navigate the
