OpenAI and Microsoft have restructured their partnership, introducing limits on revenue sharing while expanding OpenAI’s flexibility to operate across multiple cloud providers, according to a company announcement reported Monday. Under the revised deal, OpenAI will continue paying Microsoft a 20% revenue share through 2030, but total payments will now
Shares of Qualcomm surged about 12% in premarket trading Monday following reports of a potential partnership with OpenAI to develop AI-powered smartphone chips, as reported by CNBC. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Qualcomm may collaborate with MediaTek, while Luxshare could co-design and manufacture the device. The report said mass production
China has blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Manus, according to an official statement on Monday. The National Development and Reform Commission said the move follows laws restricting foreign investment and instructed both sides to halt the deal. China has decided to block Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of
By Kurt Nimmo via Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | April 22, 2026 In 2025, Alex Karp, the CEO of government and military tech contractor Palantir, published The New York Times best-seller, The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West. The Wall Street Journal
Microsoft is planning its first-ever voluntary buyout programme for U.S. employees, as the company adjusts to rapid changes driven by the artificial intelligence boom, according to a report by CNBC. The report said up to 7 percent of Microsoft’s U.S. workforce could be eligible. The programme will
Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model has raised concerns after the company said it found thousands of serious vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. Mythos is Anthropic’s most advanced AI model to date, equipped with sophisticated capabilities and designed for defensive cybersecurity tasks. Claude Mythos Preview launched
Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have approved a proposed acquisition by Paramount Skydance, moving the deal closer to completion, according to company statements reported by media outlets. The report said Paramount has offered $31 per share for Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets, including its film studio, streaming platform and cable
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has rejected the idea of a merger with United Airlines, calling it harmful to consumers and competition, according to a report by CNBC. The report said United CEO Scott Kirby had floated the possibility of a tie-up earlier this year with a Trump administration official.
Vast Data has raised $1 billion in fresh funding at a $30 billion valuation, with backing from Nvidia and other major investors, according to the company’s announcement. The report said the round more than triples Vast Data’s 2023 valuation, underscoring strong investor appetite for AI infrastructure firms. Nvidia
Apple is preparing for a leadership transition as Tim Cook steps down and John Ternus takes over, signaling a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence, reported by CNN. Cook’s tenure saw Apple expand the iPhone ecosystem into services, wearables and health, helping the company reach a $4 trillion valuation. Now,
The U.S.-based AI firm Anthropic is facing increased scrutiny from regulators and financial institutions over its advanced model “Mythos,” which has raised cybersecurity concerns, AFP reported. Company officials said the system can identify long-standing vulnerabilities that even expert teams have missed. Anthropic has restricted access to Mythos, sharing
Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire biotech firm Kelonia Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $7 billion, the company announced Monday. Lilly will pay $3.25 billion upfront, with additional payments tied to clinical and commercial milestones, according to the company. Eli Lilly has agreed to buy Kelonia
Unfortunately, many elected officials do not grasp what drives small business viability and growth. There are still too many theoretical assumptions driving policy ideas in state capitols and on Capitol Hill and not enough common sense. For small business owners it’s about cash flow, capital and market access, managing
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of oil and gas companies in a key environmental case from Louisiana, giving them the right to move lawsuits into federal court, according to the Associated Press. The decision overturns earlier rulings that kept the cases at the state level. The
European AI chip startups are accelerating fundraising efforts as they attempt to challenge U.S. dominance in the sector, CNBC reported. Dutch firm Euclyd is seeking at least $100 million to scale its AI inference chips, while other startups such as Optalysys and Fractile are also planning large funding rounds.
Dario Amodei is set to meet White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as the Trump administration attempts to resolve a dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon, according to Axios. The report said tensions escalated after Anthropic sued the Defense Department for restricting its AI systems following disagreements over military
