A senior partner at elite law firm Weil Gotshal personally invested millions in the private equity fund that bought NSO Group while simultaneously advising on the acquisition. The arrangement highlights complex ethical questions in the legal and private equity worlds.
As AI drives a data center construction boom across rural America, communities face rising electricity bills, environmental damage, and significant health risks. The promised economic benefits often fail to materialize while the hidden costs keep mounting.
China has submerged a $226 million data center off Shanghai’s coast, powered by offshore wind and claiming massive energy savings. But scientists warn the heat exchange could trigger toxic algae blooms and harm marine ecosystems. Is this innovation worth the environmental risk?
Amazon is making its largest Dutch investment since 2020 with a €1.4 billion commitment. The move strengthens both retail and AWS operations while supporting small business growth across Europe.
Microsoft executives claim TikTok represents bigger competition than PlayStation or Nintendo, signaling a radical redefinition of gaming competition. This reflects gaming’s evolution from hardware wars to attention economy battles.
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Anthropic’s CEO has published a detailed response to White House allegations that the AI company is pursuing regulatory capture. The statement comes amid escalating tensions between the AI firm and administration officials, including newly appointed AI Czar David Sacks. The conflict highlights deeper ideological divisions within the AI industry about appropriate regulatory approaches.
Anthropic finds itself at the center of a growing dispute between AI companies and the current administration, according to reports detailing recent exchanges. The company, which describes itself as a public benefit corporation, has faced accusations from White House officials of pursuing what they characterize as “regulatory capture” strategies. In response, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a comprehensive statement on the company’s website addressing these allegations while emphasizing the firm’s commitment to what he termed “American AI leadership.”
Eurostar has finalized a €2 billion order for 30 next-generation double-decker trains from French manufacturer Alstom. The new fleet will enable expansion to destinations like Geneva and Frankfurt as the company prepares for potential competition in the Channel Tunnel.
Eurostar has reportedly finalized a €2 billion deal to purchase next-generation double-decker trains from French manufacturer Alstom, according to industry reports. The company has ordered 30 Alstom Avelia Horizon models, with the first six trains scheduled for delivery in 2031. Sources indicate this massive investment will form the backbone of Eurostar’s expansion strategy to new destinations including Geneva and Frankfurt.
