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Lutnick’s Anthropic crackdown claims new power over AI models

The U.S. government has used export control laws to restrict foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models, sparking debate over national security and industry oversight.

World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names

Odyssey, a world model AI startup, raised a $310 million Series B round at a $1.45 billion valuation led by Natural Capital, with Amazon, AMD Ventures, GV and others participating.

Android 17 launches with new multitasking tools as Google expands Gemini features

Google’s Android 17 release brings new multitasking UI, Gemini-powered video editing, and AI‑driven music generation, showcasing the company’s push to embed AI across its ecosystem.

US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence

The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Anthropic to suspend exports of its top‑tier AI models after concerns they could be used by foreign military intelligence.

HP debuts AI‑powered collaboration lineup at InfoComm 2026

HP unveiled a suite of collaboration hardware and software, including AI‑enhanced headsets, room compute, and a unified management platform, at the InfoComm trade show in Las Vegas.

Recursive Superintelligence emerges from stealth with $650M raise

London‑based AI startup Recursive Superintelligence raises $650 million, valuing it at $4.65 billion, with backing from GV, Nvidia and AMD.

Rackspace and AMD unveil enterprise AI cloud tie‑up

Rackspace and AMD sign a memorandum to deliver managed AI infrastructure with AMD GPU capacity for regulated sectors.

Ineffable Intelligence secures £814m seed round

UK-headquartered AI superintelligence company Ineffable Intelligence has secured $1.1bn (£814m) in seed funding to develop algorithms that learn through experience.

OpenAI unveils GPT‑5.4‑Cyber a week after rival’s AI model

OpenAI launched GPT‑5.4‑Cyber, a cybersecurity‑focused variant of its flagship model, following Anthropic’s Mythos announcement.

AI Regulation Surges, Apple Smart Glasses Leak, and Autonomous IT Rise — Tech News April 12, 2026

AI is becoming a national security concern, Apple is preparing its next hardware breakthrough, and enterprises are moving toward fully autonomous systems.

Sony Raises PS5 Prices as AI Boom and Middle East Conflict Drive Up Chip Costs

China's Blueprint to Own the Future

China has a plan to own the future — and it's already running. Robots, open-source AI, and a hard deadline of 2030. Here's what Beijing's Five-Year Plan actually means for the rest of the world.

Meta Bets Big on AMD in $60bn AI Chip Deal

Meta has agreed to a sweeping $60bn, five-year deal with Advanced Micro Devices, acquiring chips and a 10% stake in the company as it doubles down on AI — the latest sign that the industry's hunger for processing power is only growing stronger.

CrowdStrike and Microsoft Expand Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Cloud Security Adoption

CrowdStrike and Microsoft Corp. have expanded their strategic partnership to make the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform available through the Microsoft Marketplace. This move enables organizations to deploy advanced, AI-native cybersecurity solutions while leveraging their existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). By streamlining procurement and aligning security investments with cloud spending, the integration helps enterprises accelerate secure digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and maximize the value of their existing cloud budgets.