Meta is acquiring the Chinese-founded AI agent startup Manus in a deal reportedly worth over $2 billion. The move aims to supercharge Meta’s AI offerings but comes with significant geopolitical scrutiny the company is scrambling to address.
Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest supplier, posted a £260 million loss this year. The massive swing from profit is all about funding its aggressive expansion, including its now $8.65 billion Kraken Technologies platform.
The American Society of Civil Engineers gives US infrastructure a C grade. Modernization hinges on new materials, “dig once” policies, and tech like digital twins.
For years, accounts payable was just about processing invoices. Now, AI is turning it into a critical control point for finance. It’s enabling dynamic payment optimization and fighting next-gen fraud.
While competitors cut production, Samsung appears to have held the line on DRAM manufacturing. This strategic move, coupled with high demand for HBM, led to massive profits in the last quarter of 2025.
The AI hype is focused on data center giants like Nvidia. But the real signal that AI is changing the world will come from a surge in demand for cheap, simple chips that go into robots and factory equipment. That’s when the bubble talk ends.
The pre-market session is buzzing with major deal talk and analyst calls. SoftBank is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire data center investor DigitalBridge, while Nvidia is buying AI chip startup Groq’s assets for roughly $20 billion.
OpenAI is looking for a new head of AI preparedness, a role Sam Altman calls “stressful.” The search follows lawsuits against the company related to AI’s impact on mental health in 2025.
The MSI Summit A16 AI+ is on sale for $980, a significant $320 drop from its MSRP. This 16-inch convertible laptop offers high-end specs like an AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor and 32GB of RAM, making it a versatile powerhouse now at a more accessible price.
The AI industry saw a staggering $400 billion in capital expenditures this year, helping to boost GDP. But behind the scenes, a fierce talent war and debates over a potential bubble reveal the high-stakes pressure.
