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AI Industry

Preliminary Microsoft-OpenAI deal clears way for OpenAI's for-profit conversion

The nonprofit could hold a stake worth over $100 billion if OpenAI reaches a $500 billion valuation in private markets
What just happened? Microsoft and OpenAI have reached an agreement to extend their high-profile partnership, resolving months of strained negotiations and clearing the way for the artificial intelligence startup to move forward with its plan to form a for-profit corporation. The non-binding deal represents a potential turning point in one of the most closely watched relationships in the AI sector, though many of the terms have yet to be finalized.
Full story By Skye Jacobs,
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Hardware AI

SK hynix edges out rivals with first-to-market HBM4 chips for Nvidia and others

The new chips double the bandwidth with 2,048 input/output terminals
What just happened? SK hynix is preparing to begin mass production of its HBM4 chips, marking a major step forward in memory technology tailored for AI data centers. The South Korean company has completed its internal review and developed faster, more energy-efficient memory that meets rising industry demand. As global AI adoption accelerates, the need for high-speed, power-efficient components to support the expanding data center market continues to grow.
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Security Microsoft

Senator urges FTC to probe Microsoft for "gross cybersecurity negligence"

"Microsoft has become like an arsonist selling firefighting services to their victims"
A hot potato: Microsoft has long said that security is a top priority at the company, but a US senator is far from convinced. Democrat Ron Wyden requested that the FTC investigate the Redmond firm for its alleged negligent role in several cyberattacks over the last few years, including the ransomware incident against Ascension in 2024.
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