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Ohio Halts Data Center Tax Incentives Amid Calls for AI Firms to Cover Energy Costs

Overview Ohio has suspended its data center tax break program, signaling a shift in how the state approaches the economic and energy implications of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move comes as legislators and policymakers scrutinize the growing electricity demands of AI data centers and pressure tech companies to contribute more

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Anthropic Closes $65 Billion Series H Round, Valuation Reaches $965 Billion

AI Startup Anthropic Reaches Near-$1 Trillion Valuation Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H funding round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, according to a TechCrunch report. The investment represents one of the largest private funding rounds in the AI sector and potentially the company's final

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Euro-Office Launches as Open-Source, Sovereign Office Suite Alternative

European technology firms are preparing to launch Euro-Office, the first stable release of an open-source office productivity suite intended as a sovereign alternative to dominant platforms like Microsoft Office and Google Docs. The release, scheduled for June 9, aims to provide governments, businesses, and other organizations with a fully functional

Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI to Become World's Most Valuable AI Start-Up

Anthropic has emerged as the world's most valuable artificial intelligence start-up, surpassing OpenAI in valuation according to recent reports. This milestone represents a notable development in the increasingly competitive AI industry, where companies have been racing to attract capital and talent. The shift in valuation standings highlights the

New York Financial Regulator Issues Frontier AI Cybersecurity Guidance

Overview The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued coordinated guidance focused on cybersecurity risks posed by frontier AI systems. This regulatory development targets financial institutions operating in New York and addresses the unique security challenges that accompany advanced artificial intelligence technologies. Key Implications The guidance highlights several

DeepMind CEO Predicts AGI Could Arrive Within Three Years

Overview Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google's DeepMind, has suggested that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be achieved within approximately three years. The statement was reported by Computerworld as part of ongoing discussions about the pace of AI advancement. Key Points * Hassabis indicated that AGI—AI systems capable of

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Illinois Passes AI Safety Testing Law With Industry Support

Illinois has passed a significant AI safety law that establishes mandatory testing requirements for high-risk artificial intelligence systems. The legislation marks a state-level approach to AI governance that diverges from the federal regulatory landscape. The law has gained notable support from leading AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI, signaling a willingness