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Microsoft Says Latest Entra ID Flaw CVE-2026-69836 Exploited

Fri Aug-21 15:40:59regulatory65

Microsoft disclosed a critical remote code execution vulnerability in its Entra ID service that was actively exploited in the wild before mitigation.

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Vultures Circle as Trump Offers Up $2.3 Billion Disaster Deal

Fri Aug-21 15:30:38other65

Palantir is a leading contender for a $2.3 billion U.S. government contract related to deportation operations under the Trump administration's Project Homecoming.

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Nvidia's AVO agent completes ARC-AGI-3 benchmark with 100% success rate

Fri Aug-21 15:30:18product65

Nvidia's AVO agentic system achieved a perfect score on the ARC-AGI-3 benchmark by enhancing Anthropic's Claude Opus 5 model.

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What to expect from Apple's September event: iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and more

Fri Aug-21 15:20:38product65

Reports indicate Apple will launch a premium-only iPhone lineup in September, including the iPhone 18 Pro and a new foldable iPhone model, while delaying the standard iPhone 18 to Spring 2027.

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US corporate AI debt surge tests investor limits as fatigue emerges

Fri Aug-21 15:20:29other65

US hyperscalers have issued approximately $220 billion in AI-linked debt with widening credit spreads and investor concessions signaling emerging market fatigue.

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The Trillion-Dollar AI Capex Gap: Why Too Much Hardware Could Be Nvidia's Trap and Microsoft's Opportunity

Fri Aug-21 15:10:26analyst65

Goldman Sachs analysis warns that excessive AI infrastructure spending relative to revenue creates a risk of hardware glut and margin compression for Nvidia while benefiting hyperscalers with custom silicon.

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Marvell Constructs an AI Moat With Alphabet Warrants

Fri Aug-21 14:50:34partnership65

Alphabet has secured a custom chip agreement with Marvell Technology featuring an equity warrant structure to optimize AI data center infrastructure.

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A U.S. Debt Crisis May Be Brewing: The Treasury Just Doubled Its Bond Buybacks at $40 Trillion

Fri Aug-21 14:50:19other65

The U.S. Treasury announced a doubling of bond buybacks for 10-year and 30-year notes as public debt surpassed $40 trillion, causing short-term yield fluctuations and raising concerns about fiscal management.

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Apple Cuts Vision Pro Team as John Ternus Takes Over as Apple CEO

Fri Aug-21 14:40:34other65

Apple is reportedly laying off at least 60 employees from its Vision Pro VR team as John Ternus prepares to succeed Tim Cook as CEO.

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Alphabet's AI products reach over 2.5 billion monthly users, says Sundar Pichai

Fri Aug-21 14:40:14product65

Alphabet reported that its AI-powered products have reached over 2.5 billion monthly active users and is processing 3.2 quadrillion tokens per month, driving significant capital expenditure forecasts.

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YMTC files for $5B IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market in China's biggest semiconductor bet yet

Fri Aug-21 14:30:58other65

Chinese NAND flash manufacturer YMTC has filed for a $4.9 billion IPO on the Shanghai STAR Market, signaling increased competition in the memory sector.

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Microsoft Spent $115.9 Billion on AI. What Did Shareholders Get?

Fri Aug-21 14:30:46earnings65

Microsoft reported a 79.6% increase in annual capital expenditures to $115.9 billion for AI infrastructure alongside strong Azure revenue growth and a dividend raise.

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Meta (META) Quietly Became A Major AI Customer While Building Its Own API Business

Fri Aug-21 14:30:45partnership65

Meta Platforms has become a major customer of Microsoft's Azure AI services while simultaneously developing its own API business to monetize internal infrastructure.

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TikTok bets on 'high-quality content' as social media faces its

Fri Aug-21 14:21:05regulatory65

TikTok's strategic shift toward high-quality content occurs as Meta faces a $200 billion trial regarding platform design and addiction allegations, highlighting intensifying regulatory scrutiny across the social media sector.

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As First Federal Formula Trial Begins Against Mead Johnson, Abbott Announces $670M Settlement | Law.com

Fri Aug-21 14:20:33regulatory65

A New Mexico judge ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million into an abatement fund and implement child-safety reforms following a ruling that its platforms contributed to youth mental health issues.

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Micron To Pour $10 Billion Into US Hub To Invent Post-DRAM AI Tech

Fri Aug-21 14:10:11product65

Micron Technology announced a $10 billion investment over the next decade to establish Micron Research Labs in Idaho, focusing on post-DRAM architectures and AI-specific compute systems.

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Meta Platforms, Google, Snap See Teen Dismiss Lawsuit Ahead of October Trial

Fri Aug-21 14:00:32regulatory65

A lawsuit involving Meta, Google, and Snap regarding teen safety has been dismissed ahead of its scheduled October trial.

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TSMC develops 1.6nm chip process, plans mass production in Q4

Fri Aug-21 13:50:18product65

TSMC has developed a new 1.6nm chip process featuring Vertical Backside Contacts for improved power efficiency and performance, with mass production scheduled for the fourth quarter.

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Nvidia in Advanced Talks to Invest in Cloverleaf Infrastructure

Fri Aug-21 13:50:16m&a65

Nvidia is in advanced talks to invest in Cloverleaf Infrastructure, expanding its footprint in AI data center infrastructure.

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New Mexico's attorney general pushes new social media safety laws after $900m court victory over Meta

Fri Aug-21 13:40:46regulatory65

New Mexico's attorney general is advancing new social media safety legislation following a $942 million court victory against Meta for child safety violations.

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Nvidia discloses $21B stake in SpaceX

Fri Aug-21 13:40:26partnership85

Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in SpaceX and secured an exclusive agreement for SpaceX to use Nvidia technology for its data center infrastructure.

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IDC on the Ground: AMD Advancing AI 2026 - Positioning Desktop AI Development as a Foundation for Scalable AI Deployment

Fri Aug-21 13:40:20product65

AMD unveiled a unified AI software strategy and reported record Q2 revenue of $11.5 billion at its Advancing AI 2026 event.

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Samsung SK Hynix AI Profits Drive Record Q2 Earnings

Fri Aug-21 13:20:49earnings65

Samsung and SK Hynix reported a combined $104 billion operating profit for Q2 2026, driven by AI memory demand, intensifying stakeholder pressure for profit sharing and highlighting sector-wide strength.

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Micron Technology Stock Has Become A Bet On Memory Prices

Fri Aug-21 13:20:38earnings65

Micron Technology's record revenue growth is driven primarily by surging memory prices rather than shipment volume, while facing increased competitive pressure in NAND from China's YMTC.

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Blackstone (BX) Targets Large Scale AI Infrastructure Financing Platforms

Fri Aug-21 13:20:26partnership65

Blackstone has partnered with NVIDIA and global financial institutions to create financing platforms for large-scale AI infrastructure and data center projects.

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Why chips have become the world's most contested resource | Fortune

Fri Aug-21 13:20:15regulatory65

The article discusses geopolitical risks to TSMC's operations in Taiwan due to US-China tensions, drawing parallels to historical military precedents for securing critical resources.

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BBC Audio | Americast | How will Trump's former personal lawyer run the US justice department?

Fri Aug-21 13:11:31regulatory65

A major legal case brought by 29 US states against Meta has begun, alleging violations of privacy laws for children and seeking billions in damages.

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Nvidia Vs Micron: Among The Best-Positioned AI Plays as Treasury Yields Spook The Market

Fri Aug-21 13:10:39earnings85

Nvidia and Micron reported blowout earnings with strong guidance, highlighting robust demand for AI accelerators and HBM memory despite broader market concerns over rising Treasury yields.

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AMD now ships more than 30% of x86 PC CPUs as Intel's long-held lead keeps shrinking

Fri Aug-21 13:10:33other65

AMD's share of x86 client CPU shipments reached a record 30.3% in Q2, continuing to erode Intel's market dominance amid strong overall sector growth.

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No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know

Fri Aug-21 13:03:17regulatory85

Meta faces a potential $1.2 trillion penalty and forced removal of addictive design features in a California social media trial that could reshape the industry.

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Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole to test pillars of stock rally - AOL

Fri Aug-21 13:02:48earnings85

Nvidia's upcoming earnings report and the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole symposium are positioned as critical tests for the AI-driven stock market rally amid rising Treasury yields.

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Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China

Fri Aug-21 13:02:44regulatory65

Tesla is recalling over 5.7 million vehicles in China to fix emergency door release handles and enhance driver-attention monitoring software.

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Tesla to fix software for millions of China-made, imported EVs in China - CNBC TV18

Fri Aug-21 13:02:42regulatory65

Tesla is recalling over 5.7 million vehicles in China to fix emergency door release handles and enhance driver-attention monitoring software.

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Anthropic Develops Custom AI Chips to Cut NVIDIA Reliance

Fri Aug-21 13:02:39product65

Anthropic announced the development of custom AI silicon chips to reduce reliance on NVIDIA and Google hardware, signaling a strategic shift toward proprietary infrastructure.

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Nevada clears Tesla, Uber and Waymo to run up to 8,000 robotaxis in Las Vegas - Startup Fortune

Fri Aug-21 13:02:38regulatory65

The Nevada Transportation Authority approved permits for Tesla, Waymo, and Uber to deploy up to 8,000 robotaxis in Clark County, marking the largest coordinated autonomous vehicle rollout to date.

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Cramer Asked Micron's CEO the "December 9th" Question. Here's Why It Could Be Micron's Most Important Day of 2026

Fri Aug-21 13:02:35other65

Micron Technology's CFO confirmed that the company will be permitted to resume large-scale share buybacks starting December 9, 2026, upon the expiration of CHIPS Act restrictions.

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AI delivers the largest capex-driven boost to GDP in history, per Bloomberg

Fri Aug-21 13:02:31other65

Bloomberg reports that AI capital expenditure from major tech firms is driving the largest GDP boost in history, with 2026 spending projected at $725 billion.

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Nvidia Pays $6 Billion for Poolside AI Tech and Talent in Latest Power Play

Fri Aug-21 13:02:28m&a85

Nvidia has entered a $6 billion licensing agreement and made a $1 billion capital investment in AI startup Poolside to secure access to its software engineering models and talent.

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Apple (AAPL) Stock: BofA Maintains Bullish Stance Amid CEO Leadership Transition

Fri Aug-21 13:01:58analyst65

Bank of America maintains a Buy rating on Apple with a $380 price target as John Ternus prepares to succeed Tim Cook as CEO.

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Tesla said fatal Autopilot crash data didn't exist -- a $15K bug bounty hacker proved it did, costing Tesla $243 million

Fri Aug-21 13:01:48regulatory65

Tesla was ordered to pay $243 million in damages and rename its Autopilot features following a fatal crash lawsuit where evidence contradicted the company's claims about data availability.

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Anthropic Eyes Israeli Startup Reportedly Coveted By Nvidia, SpaceX. What Is Spurring The Suitors

Fri Aug-21 13:01:17m&a65

Anthropic is reportedly in talks to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for up to $6 billion, a deal that would mark Anthropic's largest acquisition to date.

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NVIDIA Reportedly Locks Multi-Year DRAM Deals With SK hynix and Micron as Memory Shortage Stretches to 2028

Fri Aug-21 13:01:08partnership65

NVIDIA has reportedly secured multi-year DRAM supply agreements with Micron and SK hynix to mitigate memory shortages extending into 2028.

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Tesla To Recall 1,956,71 China-Made Model 3 And Y Vehicles

Fri Aug-21 13:00:34regulatory65

Tesla is recalling approximately 1.96 million China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.

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‘No AI Without Memory’: Micron CEO Says the Chip Industry’s Old Boom-Bust Playbook Is Breaking

Fri Aug-21 13:00:24other65

Micron Technology CEO Sanjay Mehrotra stated that AI has ended the memory market's traditional boom-bust cycle and announced a $250 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing to meet surging demand.

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'Nvidia in Talks With Chip Startup Rebellions for Potential Deal' - Bloomberg

Fri Aug-21 13:00:22m&a65

Nvidia is in discussions to acquire AI chip startup Rebellions to strengthen its position in the semiconductor market.

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Broadcom Seeks More Than $60 Billion in Latest AI Debt Deal

Thu Aug-20 21:20:18other85

Broadcom is negotiating a debt financing package exceeding $60 billion to support AI chip deals for customers including Anthropic.

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Waymo Ojai Now Open to All Riders: Its Zeekr Chassis Faces Same Geely Ban That Expelled Polestar

Thu Aug-20 21:10:54regulatory65

Waymo's expansion of its robotaxi service using Chinese-built Zeekr vehicles faces potential import bans under the advancing Connected Vehicle Security Act due to national security concerns.

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The bond market is going to burst the stock-market bubble

Thu Aug-20 20:30:37other65

An opinion piece argues that rising long-term interest rates and overextended valuations in the AI sector signal an imminent stock market bubble burst.

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Google Is Reportedly Working with AMD for Its New TPU. What This Means for AMD Stock.

Thu Aug-20 20:20:10partnership65

Reports indicate Google is collaborating with AMD to develop its next-generation TPU, potentially shifting custom AI chip development away from Broadcom and Intel.

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AI Server Boom Drives NAND Flash Revenue Up 77% to $68.87 Billion as Enterprise SSD Demand Surges

Thu Aug-20 20:10:47other65

NAND Flash revenue surged 77% quarter-over-quarter to $68.87 billion in Q2 2026 driven by AI server demand and tight supply, benefiting memory manufacturers like Micron.

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