Artificial intelligence news, events & figures

AI chatbots move into fast-food drive-thrus as chains test the next order taker

Fast-food chains are expanding AI drive-thru ordering in the U.S., saying accuracy has improved while labour groups warn automation could reduce starter jobs.

Chevron to power Microsoft’s West Texas data center with natural gas

Chevron says it will supply natural gas power for Microsoft’s Project Kilby data center in West Texas, which could begin receiving electricity in 2028.

SZA condemns AI music after database lists 238 of her songs in training data

SZA criticized AI music tools after an AI music database search appeared to show 238 of her songs had been used in training datasets.

Chinese Open-Source A.I. Models Draw U.S. Business Interest

U.S. tech and corporate buyers are increasingly turning to cheaper, open-source A.I. models built in China, according to a New York Times Business summary.

OpenAI opens door to IPO with confidential SEC filing

OpenAI has filed confidential paperwork with U.S. regulators, a step toward a possible IPO as major AI-linked companies seek access to public markets.

OpenAI files confidential IPO plans as AI funding race accelerates

OpenAI has made a confidential SEC filing for a future IPO, adding to a rush of potential market listings by major AI and technology firms.

SoftBank slides 6% as Asia tech sell-off deepens

SoftBank fell 6.1% Monday as Asia’s AI-linked tech stocks sold off after last week’s steep Nasdaq decline and renewed rate concerns.

Trump Floats Government Stakes in A.I. Giants

President Trump has publicly weighed government stakes in A.I. giants, raising fresh questions about how his administration may approach the industry.