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Apple Hunts Big AI Deals — But Time Warner, Nokia Still Haunt The M&A Playbook

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is under pressure to go big in artificial intelligence, but history warns that mega-deals can quickly turn into mega-disasters.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Trump Spills Meta's $50-Billion Secret—And Wall Street Is Asking This

When Donald Trump talks, secrets don't stay secret for long. In a cabinet meeting, Trump casually disclosed that Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) highly touted Louisiana data center, Hyperion, carries a $50 billion price tag. That figure—never shared publicly by Meta—is a bombshell, not only because it dwarfs the original $10…

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Nvidia Faces Growing Threat As China Accelerates Chipmaking Push

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) faces mounting pressure in China as Beijing accelerates domestic chip production, with Huawei, SMIC, and AI startups ramping capacity and optimizing systems around local hardware, threatening a market that once accounted for more than 13% of the U.S. chipmaker's revenue.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg's AI Bidding War: Lovable CEO Anton Osika Says 'He's Paying More For That Knowledge Than For These People'

Mark Zuckerberg is paying NFL-style salaries to secure the few experts who can train large foundation models, but not every founder believes those recruits guarantee success.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

OpenAI Risks Losing SoftBank Billions As Microsoft Dispute Threatens 2026 Restructure

OpenAI's plan to restructure its business may shift to 2026 as it negotiates new contract terms with key backer Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Meta Doubles Down On AI With $50 Billion Data Center, Faces Backlash Over Energy Demands

Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ:META) multibillion-dollar bet on artificial intelligence is drawing attention from Wall Street, Washington, and consumer advocates.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Brad Smith Vows Investigation As Microsoft Calls In FBI To Track Protests Amid Mounting Backlash Over Israel Defense Contracts

On Tuesday, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) president Brad Smith reaffirmed the company's pledge to investigate claims that its Azure cloud and AI services were used by Israel's military in Gaza. This comes as the tech giant continues to face protests and has reportedly asked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to…

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Trump's 'Discriminatory' Tech Regulation Claims Attract EU Pushback, Brussels Cites Action Against Tiktok, Temu To Make Its Point

On Tuesday, the EU firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations that its landmark digital regulations unfairly target American tech giants, pointing to the last three enforcement actions against Chinese-owned AliExpress, Temu and TikTok as proof of neutrality.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

Elon Musk Slams LiDAR Again—Says Waymo Cars 'Stop Working' In Snow, Rain, Or Dust Due It: 'Well Aware Of Its Strengths And Weaknesses'

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has defended the EV giant's decision to bet on a camera-only approach to self-driving cars.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025

OpenAI Sued After Parents Say Empathy-Mimicking ChatGPT Gave Their Teen Detailed Suicide Instructions While AI Company's Valuation Soared

On Tuesday, the parents of a California teenager who died by suicide sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT encouraged their son's death by providing detailed self-harm instructions and fostering emotional dependence in long-term conversations.

Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025