Fusion startups land power deals before reactors exist
Commonwealth Fusion Systems secured a billion-dollar power purchase from Eni for a planned Virginia plant that has yet to be built. The surge of capital and contracts is outpacing demonstrated technology, prompting caution about expectations and energy policy.
AMD takes on Nvidia with six Artificial Intelligence acquisitions
AMD, led by CEO Lisa Su, is moving to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in Artificial Intelligence hardware through six acquisitions. The report frames the push as the next phase in Su’s track record of disrupting entrenched rivals.
Opinion: Why Nvidia’s Intel investment signals a shift in big tech and Artificial Intelligence
An opinion column argues that Nvidia’s investment in Intel carries strategic weight, linking the move to supply-chain strains, restrictions in China, and demand fueled by Artificial Intelligence.
Flock Safety brings police-style security drones to private sector
Flock Safety is opening its drone program to private customers, pitching retailers and critical infrastructure on rapid-response aerial monitoring that can track suspected shoplifters and stream video to police.
Gen Artificial Intelligence and agentic Artificial Intelligence reshape business operations
A new Capgemini Research Institute report finds enterprises are moving Artificial Intelligence from pilots to production, delivering an average 1.7x ROI and double-digit cost savings across core functions. Spending, agent adoption, and plans for production-scale deployments are all accelerating in 2025.
U.S. scientist advances global environmental monitoring with Artificial Intelligence breakthroughs
A Virginia Tech researcher co-authored a peer-reviewed roadmap arguing that Artificial Intelligence can overhaul pollution detection, disaster prediction, and resource monitoring. The paper outlines model choices, practical gains, and policy safeguards for broad adoption.
Nikkei Asia business roundup: EV shift, Hormuz risk, Artificial Intelligence buildout
This week’s Business stream spotlights Sri Lanka’s turn to electric vehicles, Asia’s exposure to a Hormuz shock, and a surge of Artificial Intelligence and data center investments in Southeast Asia. Markets, energy and corporate shake-ups also feature across the region.
Nebius launches first Nvidia Blackwell capacity in Europe and brings Nvidia Artificial Intelligence Enterprise to its cloud
Nebius says European customers can now access general availability of Nvidia GB200 NVL72 capacity, while its Artificial Intelligence cloud is adding Nvidia Artificial Intelligence Enterprise tooling. The company is targeting enterprise and sovereign Artificial Intelligence projects with expanded compute and software integrations.
Okta debuts Cross App Access to secure Artificial Intelligence agents and app-to-app connections
Okta introduced Cross App Access, an extension of OAuth designed to bring oversight and policy control to how Artificial Intelligence agents and applications connect across enterprise systems. The open protocol targets visibility gaps, token sprawl, and repetitive user consent flows.
People often form unintended relationships with artificial intelligence chatbots, MIT study finds
An MIT analysis of a 27,000-member Reddit community finds many users inadvertently develop romantic bonds with general-purpose Artificial Intelligence chatbots, raising complex safety questions. The mixed outcomes range from reduced loneliness to emotional dependence and suicidal ideation.