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What is the latest AI news?

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AI continues to see rapid integration across sectors, with major investments, regulatory shifts, and efficiency gains. OpenAI is in talks for significant deals with Amazon, aiming to diversify chip suppliers and cut costs. States like California are enacting new AI safety laws despite federal pushback. The AI chip market is evolving, with companies seeking alternatives to NVIDIA. Efficiency improvements and productization trends are shaping the competitive landscape.

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AI models race to commoditization

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  • AI models are becoming commoditized, with similar capabilities across providers. 32s
  • Apple and Microsoft are partnering with AI leaders instead of building their own models. 41s
  • Microsoft is investing heavily in Anthropic and expanding model options for customers. 1m 33s
  • Apple may allow users to choose their preferred LLM in future Siri updates. 2m 22s
  • Industry consolidation is expected, with Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI as leaders. 3m 2s

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AI models race to commoditization
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CNBC
11 hours ago
AI models race to commoditization

Large language models are becoming commoditized, with Apple and Microsoft partnering with established AI providers and the focus shifting to differentiated software and product experiences.

AI Innovation isn't slowing down, Theory's Tunguz says
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Bloomberg
24 hours ago
AI Innovation isn't slowing down, Theory's Tunguz says

AI innovation and company growth rates are accelerating, with Google's Gemini 3 marking a significant leap in model performance and the pace of AI development continuing to increase.

OpenAI efficiency gains
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CNBC
1 day ago
OpenAI efficiency gains

OpenAI raises its compute margin on paid products to about 70% in October, up from 52% last year, due to operational efficiency improvements and reduced inference costs.

California to enact AI safety rules on January 1: Here's what to know
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CNBC
2 days ago
California to enact AI safety rules on January 1: Here's what to know

California enacts a new AI safety law requiring companies with over $500 million in revenue to manage severe risks from advanced AI models, despite federal discouragement of state-level AI laws.

California to enact AI safety rules on January 1: Here's what to know
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CNBC
2 days ago
California to enact AI safety rules on January 1: Here's what to know

There is currently no indication that Congress will pass a comprehensive federal AI law soon, leaving states to pursue their own regulations.

Amazon and OpenAI in talks for $10B investment deal
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CNBC
5 days ago
Amazon and OpenAI in talks for $10B investment deal

Amazon considers a significant equity stake in OpenAI, aiming to position AWS Tranium chips as an alternative to NVIDIA and reflecting intensifying competition in AI hardware.

How AI grew in 2025 and what could come next
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CBS News
6 days ago
How AI grew in 2025 and what could come next

NVIDIA becomes the first company to reach a $5 trillion valuation, OpenAI partners with Disney, and ChatGPT surpasses 800 million weekly users, reflecting AI's deep integration into the U.S. economy and daily life.

How AI grew in 2025 and what could come next
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CBS News
6 days ago
How AI grew in 2025 and what could come next

The president signs an executive order challenging state-level AI regulation, indicating a shift in federal policy and sparking expectations of legal challenges from states.

Amazon and OpenAI in talks for $10B investment deal
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CNBC
6 days ago
Amazon and OpenAI in talks for $10B investment deal

Amazon is in discussions to acquire at least a $10 billion equity stake in OpenAI, with OpenAI potentially becoming a flagship customer for Amazon's Tranium chips, reflecting a shift from NVIDIA reliance.

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