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• Researchers reboot push for AI safety after Paris summit bust

  Experts researching threats stemming from artificial intelligence agreed on key work areas needed to contain dangers like loss of human control or easily accessible bioweapons in a report published Thursday. In "AI 2027", a widely-read scenario recently published online by a small group of researchers, competition between the United States and China drives Washington to cede control over its economy and military to a rogue AI, ultimately resulting in human extinction.

  

• Microsoft reports strong results driven by cloud and AI

  Technology giant Microsoft posted robust quarterly results on Wednesday, with revenue rising 13 percent to $70.1 billion, powered by a strong performance in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence businesses. The company's Intelligent Cloud segment, a key part of Microsoft's business, showed particularly strong growth with revenue of $26.8 billion, up 21 percent.

  

• Intel chief vows to thin ranks at US chip maker

  Tan did not provide details about the number of employees affected, but said he was "a big believer in the philosophy that the best leaders get the most done with the fewest people."

  

• Analysts warn US could be handing chip market to China

  The Trump administration's attempt to restrict chip exports to China may backfire, potentially boosting Chinese innovation and market share. Nvidia and AMD anticipate significant financial losses due to new US licensing requirements. Experts warn that these restrictions could accelerate China's chip industry development, ultimately undermining US competitiveness in the global semiconductor market.

  

• Meta to start using Europeans data for AI training May 27

  Meta plans to utilize public posts and comments from European users to train its generative AI models, starting May 27. This includes content from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, excluding WhatsApp private messages. Users can opt out of this data-mining project, though Meta may still process information from publicly shared images or mentions.

  

• AMD says US rule on chips to China could cost it $800 million

  The new US export control measure applies to MI308 graphics processing units (GPUs) designed for high-performance applications like gaming and artificial intelligence, AMD said. The company added in the filing that it "expects to apply for (export) licenses but there is no assurance that licenses will be granted."

  

• Soaring demand for AI chips fuels power usage: Report

  Exploding demand for the highly advanced chips used in energy-hungry AI data centres around the world has raised fears about the technology's environmental impact.

  

• In shift, OpenAI announces open AI model

  Artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, on Monday announced it is building a more open generative AI model as it faces growing competition in the open-source space from Chinese rival DeepSeek and Meta. The announcement came as OpenAI has been riding on the success of its latest image-generation features in ChatGPT, the world-leading AI app and chatbot.

  

• OpenAI says it raised $40 billion at valuation of $300 billion

  SoftBank said in a release that it is on a mission to realize Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) that surpasses human intelligence, and that OpenAI is the partner closest to achieving that goal.

  

• US cloud computing firm CoreWeave to raise $1.5 billion in IPO

  US cloud services provider CoreWeave said it priced its initial public offering at $40 per share, allowing it to raise $1.5 billion -- in an announcement a day before it starts trading in New York. For now, CoreWeave's share price would be notably lower than a planned range of $47 to $55 each.

  

• AI's impact on jobs, tech's touchy topic

  Predictions can vary wildly. Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate 300 million jobs globally through automation.