OpenAI secured a landmark 38B deal with Amazon Web Services spanning seven years. This strategic move tightly couples high-performance cloud computing with advanced AI research and sets a new bar in tech collaboration.
Microsoft emerged as a major force with a robust 9.7B AI infrastructure contract with IREN. In parallel, securing a rare export license to ship advanced Nvidia GPUs to the UAE highlights its bold push in powering next‑gen digital solutions.
Internal power struggles are also making headlines as a deposition detailed long‑planned moves to dismiss OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a report outlined in the behind‑the‑scenes plot. In another twist, Google abruptly removed its Gemma AI model after allegations from a U.S. senator, fueling debates over AI content reliability.
Apple is expanding its digital footprint with a new browser‑based App Store that simplifies app discovery across platforms. Further innovation is underway as Apple experiments with an upgraded Siri powered by a variant of Google Gemini.
On the regulatory front, actions like former Trump restricting Nvidia chip exports to U.S. firms underscore growing tech tensions, contrasting with policy shifts that allowed Microsoft to secure clearances for high‑tech component exports.