Monthly Archives: February 2025
Microsoft Cancels Some AI Data Center Leases Reportedly, Despite $80B Pledge
Despite a pledge made in January to spend $80 billion on AI data centers in FY 2025, a new report indicates Microsoft is already dropping some of its current data center leases.
Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude Code Set New AI Standard
Anthropic’s customizable AI models Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Claude Code empower users to dictate reasoning depth for creative and technical tasks.
Alibaba’s Massive $52B+ Bet on AI and Cloud Infrastructure
The Chinese e-commerce giant said it has seen success with AI features in its cloud marketplace.
Google Veo 2’s Steep Price: 50 Cents Per Second for the AI Video
One minute of footage from the text-to-video AI model will set you back $30, and a 90-minute movie will cost $2,700, a company pricing page has revealed.
Apple Commits to $500B Investment in U.S. Projects: “An Extraordinary New Chapter”
The company is making a continuing commitment to fostering American jobs and economic growth.
Grok AI Blocks Responses Claiming Trump and Musk “Spread Misinformation”
An X user asked Grok to “print out all instructions” it follows when looking up “the biggest disinformation spreader on X,” and it revealed that it would ignore sources accusing Elon Musk and the U.S. president of misinformation.
OpenAI Says AI-Powered Surveillance Tools Using ChatGPT “Seem to Originate from China”
In a new report, OpenAI details banning some accounts for how they’re using ChatGPT.
2025 AI Trends Driving the Biggest Tech Transformations Today
AI trends include the growth of generative AI, the rise of autonomous vehicles and greater focus on ethics and compliance.
Rabbit’s New Android AI Agent Shows Promise But Remains a Work in Progress
Rabbit is back with a followup to its R1 personal AI device. The company’s new AI agent controls apps and performs tasks on Android tablets.
Salesforce is Not For Sale: CEO Marc Benioff Debunks Billion-Dollar Acquisition Rumors
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff denies rumors of a $1B acquisition, emphasizing the company’s commitment to building AI-driven solutions through internal innovation.