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NTT Docomo Business and IBM have announced a partnership to develop safety measures for autonomous AI systems in Japan. The collaboration, reported by Iwate Nippo, aims to establish safeguards as companies increasingly deploy self-directed AI agents. The news comes amid other major Japanese data-security stories dominating attention, including a large personal information leak from So-net, keeping telecom and tech firms in the headlines.
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The PS5 Pro is reportedly sold out across retailers, with Sony reportedly not planning a significant restock until 2027, according to commentary circulating in tech news. Gamers are discussing the shortage and what it means for anyone hoping to buy the upgraded console. The topic surfaced alongside a wave of gaming news, including The Witcher 3 Remastered's release details and enhancements list from CD Projekt.
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Anthropic is drawing attention on several fronts. The AI company updated its usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference. Reports suggest both Anthropic and OpenAI are heading toward IPOs, lifting related industrial stocks. Meanwhile, Brazil's Valor Econômico says Anthropic news is deepening the fall in AI-linked shares, tying the company directly to recent market volatility.
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Japanese media are focused on corporate earnings announcements this week. Nikkei reports that a major memory chip maker posted operating profit exceeding leading US tech firms for the first time, driven by surging AI demand. Nagano-based resistor maker KOA raised its net profit forecast to 9.66 billion yen, 2.4 times higher, for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The Nikkei average continued to fall on profit-taking and expectations of higher interest rates, with commentators warning of lingering 'core weave shock' risks.
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The New York Times reports that China's top spy agency recruited a woman who targeted Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang, according to the outlet's reporting. The alleged operation puts the world's most valuable chipmaker and its leader at the center of US-China tensions over advanced technology. The story is drawing wide attention as Nvidia's chips remain a focal point of export controls and rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
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The Australian sharemarket slipped on Friday but still finished the week in positive territory, according to reports in The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. The dip came despite lingering market risks, and follows a sharp US Nasdaq sell-off worth around $US2.5 trillion that spread across Asian markets, keeping investors nervous about global tech stocks.
- 7Google will cut off search for schools that reject AI●Google will turn off search for schools that reject AI
Google reportedly plans to disable its search services for schools that refuse to adopt its artificial intelligence tools, according to a New York Times report. The move would tie a widely used everyday service to AI acceptance in education, prompting debate about coercion, vendor dependence and how far tech companies can push schools into adopting generative AI in classrooms.
- 8Anthropic signs $3.4 billion gas power deal for data centres●Anthropic strikes $3.4B deal to generate gas-fired power for data centres
AI company Anthropic has agreed a $3.4 billion deal to generate gas-fired power to run its data centres, according to a Financial Times report. The move underscores how surging demand for AI computing is pushing tech firms to secure large-scale energy supplies, drawing attention to the environmental cost of gas reliance even as companies tout sustainability goals.
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The Nasdaq 100 is drawing attention as US markets climbed, with all three major indices rising on strong tech stocks. The rally comes against a fragile backdrop: Reuters reports that big wagers on artificial intelligence could destabilize global markets, making investors nervous about how concentrated the gains are in AI-linked names.
- 10Democrats open congressional probes into SpaceX, Meta and Apple▼Democrats launching congressional investigations into SpaceXAI, META and Apple
Democrats are launching congressional investigations into major tech companies, including SpaceX, Meta and Apple, according to a Washington Post report on the party's reckoning with corporate America after its courtship of the Trump administration. The probes signal a shift in how Democrats intend to scrutinize the tech sector's political and business practices.
- 11Claims Link Women Partners of US Tech Leaders to Chinese Intelligence▼THE WOMEN BEHIND AMERICA'S MOST POWERFUL MEN CHINESE INTELLIGENCE, BIG TECH & POLITICAL POWER a. COINBASE — BRIAN ARMSTR
A widely shared claim asserts that the wives or partners of powerful American tech executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, have ties to Chinese intelligence, big tech and political power. The material names figures such as Armstrong andRaline Shah, presenting the relationships as potential influence channels over US industry and politics. No independent verification of these allegations has been reported, and the claims remain unconfirmed assertions circulating on social media.
- 12Leaked documents show Cisco deepened Israeli military ties▼Leaked documents show Cisco doubled down on Israeli military deals
Leaked documents indicate Cisco expanded its business dealings with the Israeli military, according to a Guardian report. The documents suggest the US networking giant doubled down on defence and intelligence contracts with Israel despite ongoing controversy over the war in Gaza and criticism of Western tech firms' involvement in Israel's military and surveillance apparatus.
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Donald Trump said the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang over an alleged affair with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. Reports from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal say China's top intelligence agency recruited the woman, who allegedly passed information about Huang to Beijing. The claims have not been independently confirmed, and Nvidia has not responded.
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Attention has turned to Alice Huang after she was linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The Guardian reports on who she is and her connection to the tech executive, prompting widespread online curiosity about her identity and background.
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Nvidia and its chief executive Jensen Huang are facing a shareholder lawsuit alleging that Huang had an affair with a woman described as a potential Chinese spy. The claim, reported by The Guardian, is drawing wide attention given Nvidia's central role in the global AI boom and US-China technology tensions. Neither Huang nor the company has confirmed the allegations.
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US stock markets are moving in opposite directions, with the Dow Jones posting gains while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip. Alphabet lost roughly half a trillion dollars in market value in its worst day ever, dragging down US stocks, while the Nasdaq 100 entered its third correction of 2026 as tech bets unwind. Traders are watching the earnings season kickoff, with reports suggesting Apple holds buy targets and SpaceX results lifting some late-session buying.
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Grand Theft Auto VI is dominating searches in Italy, Mexico and Canada. An Italian tech outlet reports that the date for lifting the review embargo on GTA 6 has now been confirmed, giving fans a clear moment when the first verdicts on the long-awaited game will drop. Meanwhile, fans are so eager that some are buying handmade GTA 6 statues on eBay ahead of release.
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Google co-founder Larry Page is drawing renewed attention after reportedly offering a two-word prediction about the future of artificial intelligence, a remark Elon Musk has described as accurate. The tech figure is trending alongside news that California voters rejected a ballot measure to impose a one-time tax on billionaires' wealth, keeping the state's wealthiest residents in the spotlight.
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Finland has stopped work on two Google data centers, according to a report by Austrian outlet Der Standard. The move affects Google's server infrastructure projects in the country, though the exact reason for the halt was not detailed in the coverage. The news is drawing attention given Google's significant investment footprint in Finland and ongoing scrutiny of large tech construction projects.
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Investing.com reports premarket movers showing Trump Media and AI infrastructure stocks declining while AMD gains. Traders are watching the tech-heavy moves ahead of the opening bell, with AMD standing out as a notable gainer among semiconductor names.
- 21Google reportedly cuts search access for schools banning AI▼Google cuts search for AI-banning schools
Google is reported to have reduced or cut off search services for schools that have banned the use of artificial intelligence tools. The claim suggests the company is tying its search offering to acceptance of AI in classrooms. Details about which schools are affected, how the change works, and whether it is an official policy have not been confirmed, and reactions are focused on concerns about tech companies pressuring educational institutions over AI adoption.
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US stock markets closed at record highs, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both posting fresh peaks. The rally was driven by strong technology shares, including new highs for Nvidia, as investors looked past elevated bond yields and focused instead on corporate earnings reports. Separately, the CFTC has not approved Kalshi's proposed S&P 500 perpetual futures.
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Investors are focused on Micron Technology's quarterly earnings report, which is due out shortly. MarketWatch is previewing the results, outlining what shareholders and analysts should watch for from the memory chip maker. The report is being closely watched as a signal for semiconductor demand, AI-related memory spending, and the broader health of the tech sector.
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Oppo's Find X10 series is making headlines in India, with reports highlighting a 200MP triple rear camera, MediaTek processors, and a large 7000 mAh battery across new 5G models. The Find X10 Pro Max is described as the first phone with a 200MP triple camera, and the series is being launched alongside iPhone bundles with discounts starting from around €830.
- 25US intelligence links Nvidia CEO Huang to Chinese spy affair●US intelligence: Jensen Huang had affair with Chinese spy; linked to smuggling
US intelligence agencies reportedly believe Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with a Chinese operative in what they assess was a honeypot operation. The suspected spy is also linked to a company accused of smuggling roughly $2 billion worth of AI chips, drawing scrutiny over possible exposure of sensitive US technology.
- 26Conspiracy post targets Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong●THE WOMEN BEHIND AMERICA'S MOST POWERFUL MEN CHINESE INTELLIGENCE, BIG TECH & POLITICAL POWER a. COINBASE — BRIAN ARMSTR
A widely shared post claims that the partners of powerful American tech executives, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, are linked to Chinese intelligence operations, suggesting foreign influence over Big Tech and US politics. The claim names Armstrong andRaline Shah among its examples. No evidence supporting these allegations has been reported by mainstream news outlets, and the figures named have not publicly responded to the accusations.
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Jensen Huang, Nvidia's chief executive, is the subject of widespread attention after reports linked him to a woman named Alice Huang. Publications including The Guardian have run explainers asking who she is and what her connection to the billionaire CEO might be. Details about her identity and the nature of the relationship remain sparse, driving curiosity and speculation across search and social media.
- 28Interior Secretary Burgum Holds AI Investments While Pushing Data Centers on Public Lands▼Trump Official Who Wants Data Centers on Public Lands Has Tens of Millions Invested in AI Industry
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who holds tens of millions of dollars in AI industry investments, is leading an effort to open public lands under his control to data center construction by tech companies. The report has drawn criticism over potential conflicts of interest, with people questioning whether an official with direct financial stakes in AI should be deciding policy that benefits companies building that technology on federal land.
- 29Indian Markets Rally as AI Bubble Fears Wipe Out Trillions Globally●Indian Markets Cheer As Global AI Bubble Begins To Burst | $3 Trillion Wiped Out In A Single Day?
Commentators report that global markets lost as much as $3 trillion in a single day amid fears that the artificial intelligence investment bubble is starting to deflate, with heavy losses in tech-heavy indices. Indian equities, by contrast, have been described as cheering the turbulence, seen as relatively insulated from AI-driven valuations and attracting flows as investors seek safety. Analysts are debating whether the selloff marks a genuine bubble bursting or a temporary correction.
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AI company Anthropic has filed for an initial public offering, according to financial media reports. The filing comes as the company's revenue grows rapidly, and analysts suggest it could reach a valuation of up to $2 trillion (about $300 billion) once listed. The move would make it one of the largest tech listings in years and a major milestone for the AI sector.
- 31US tech giants' hidden AI debt surges to $3.2 trillion▼US tech giants' hidden AI debt swells 90% to $3.2T in 6 months
Hidden debt used to fund artificial intelligence buildouts at major US technology companies has jumped 90% in six months to $3.2 trillion, according to a Nikkei report. The off-balance-sheet financing behind data centers and AI infrastructure is raising concerns among investors and analysts about the sustainability of the AI spending boom.
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Anthropic, the San Francisco-based AI company behind the Claude chatbot, is preparing for an initial public offering. Reports, including coverage from CNN, say the listing is moving forward even as debate intensifies over the safety of advanced AI systems and how the company balances commercial pressures with its stated safety-focused mission. The flotation would be one of the most closely watched tech debuts, with investors weighing Anthropic's valuation against growing scrutiny of the AI sector.
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New reporting indicates that American voters across party lines largely oppose the rapid buildout of AI data centers in their communities, citing concerns over energy use, water consumption, and local impact. The sentiment is drawing attention as several US localities have seen ballot measures and public pushback against large-scale data center projects tied to the AI boom.
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Wall Street had a rocky week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and broader indexes swinging between gains and losses. Rising oil prices pushed stocks lower in several sessions, while strong corporate profits and a retreat in crude helped markets recover at times. Tech shares dipped and rebounded as investors weighed AI-related jitters, and attention now turns to Apple's quarterly report and the start of earnings season alongside upcoming economic data.
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Meta's shares have fallen sharply, and the cost of insuring against a default by the company has hit a record high, according to a Reuters report carried by the Financial Times. Investors are alarmed by the scale of Meta's spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, questioning when the outlays will pay off. The market reaction reflects broader concern about Big Tech's ballooning AI investment.
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Dutch chip-equipment maker ASML is opening the tech earnings season, and investors are watching closely. The company's results and outlook are seen as a bellwether for the wider semiconductor industry, especially amid the artificial intelligence boom. Analysts are weighing revenue trends at firms like Applied Materials and Qualcomm as they gauge demand for AI-related chips.
- 37Old Polluting Jet Engines Are Being Scavenged to Power Data Centers▼Old, Polluting Jet Engines Are Being Scavenged to Power Data Centers
Retired, high-emission jet engines are being pulled from aircraft boneyards and refurbished as generators to meet the surging electricity demands of AI data centers. The report highlights a paradox: companies marketing themselves as climate-conscious are relying on some of the dirtiest power sources available while waiting for grid capacity and cleaner solutions to catch up.
- 38Naver prepares Nvidia-backed AI factory launch with Brookfield deal●Naver is preparing to launch its Nvidia-backed AI factory business after securing an infrastructure agreement with Brook
South Korean tech firm Naver is preparing to launch its AI factory business, backed by Nvidia, after securing an infrastructure agreement with Brookfield reportedly worth up to US$9 billion. The deal provides the data-center infrastructure needed to offer GPU computing power as a service, positioning Naver to compete in the growing AI infrastructure market alongside global cloud providers.
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Sony's PlayStation is dominating gaming headlines. Black Friday deals are cutting up to 75% off PS5, PS4 and PS VR2 games, while Sony has announced a $350 all-black PS5 with limited availability. Reports claim PS5 Pro demand and soaring component costs from AI data centres could push the PlayStation 6's starting price above $1,000. A patent on new frame prediction tech aims to slash input delay, and a leaker says Sony is taking pitches for Killzone, Sly Cooper and Ape Escape revivals.
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Vanguard's Information Technology ETF (VGT) is in focus as analysts compare it with Invesco's QQQ to see which tech fund offers more upside. Commentators at TipRanks highlighted VGT among top Vanguard ETFs with 27%+ upside ahead of Big Tech earnings, while Morningstar questioned whether the heavy investor inflows into the popular fund are justified.
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