Intel gets $2 billion lifeline in the form of SoftBank equity investment

OpenAI is implementing new controls for its AI video generator Sora to address copyright concerns from content owners. These tools allow rights holders to block their content from training data, monitor for unauthorized use, and request removal of proprietary materials. Following partnerships with Financial Times and Vox Media, OpenAI plans to monetize Sora in 2025 for enterprise clients and creative professionals. This proactive approach aims to establish industry standards for responsible AI as competition grows from Runway and Google Gemini, while building trust with creative communities through increased transparency and control options.

Cerebras Systems has withdrawn its planned IPO, citing regulatory scrutiny and concerns about its reliance on a single customer for most revenue. The AI chipmaker had filed with the SEC on September 30, 2024, but pivoted its strategy after raising over $1 billion in private funding days before the withdrawal, valuing the company at approximately $8 billion. This decision gives Cerebras more flexibility to develop its AI hardware technology without public market pressures while maintaining substantial resources to compete in the AI chip market, where it's known for technology enabling faster training of large AI models.

Jeff Bezos predicts that gigawatt-scale data centers will be built in space within 10-20 years, leveraging constant solar energy to outperform Earth-based facilities. This vision addresses the growing energy demands of AI and cloud computing. Space-based centers would benefit from uninterrupted solar power and eventually become more cost-efficient than terrestrial alternatives. Despite advantages, challenges include maintenance complexity, high launch costs, and upgrade limitations. Bezos positions this concept within a broader trend of using space to enhance life on Earth, following the precedent of weather and communication satellites.

EU Commission President von der Leyen calls for a unified European approach to develop AI-driven vehicles, positioning Europe as a global leader in next-generation mobility. Key initiatives include the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA), €1 billion R&D investment, €1.8 billion for battery supply chains, and fleet decarbonization measures. Regulatory flexibility allows manufacturers to average emissions over three years while maintaining climate targets. The strategy aims to strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty in the automotive sector through public-private collaboration and focused innovation in AI, software, and battery technology.