What's going on, and what to make of it.
tech
Demonstrators breached a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam as Europe's backlash against AI infrastructure spreads. Voters in the U.S. also rejected data center projects in midterm ballot measures.
tech
A Chinese spy plot reportedly targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, recruiting an AI executive to gather intelligence on American AI chip technology. The plot underscores the escalating tech war between the two countries.
tech
OpenAI is now valued at $1.25 trillion while rival Anthropic prepares for a public offering. CEO Sam Altman says OpenAI is prioritizing safety, even as an outside group says Anthropic is accelerating development.
finance
Oracle shares fell to $109.21, down from a June peak of $250.25, after Microsoft reportedly began winding down its deal to rent AI cloud capacity. Larry Ellison dropped out of the top 10 billionaire rankings.
gaming
Steam is offering Payday 3 and Age of Wonders 4 free to play until Nov. 9. Payday 3 had a disastrous launch in 2023 but has improved with updates. Progress carries over if players buy the full game.
tech
Elon Musk said Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production by mid-2027 to make room for the Cybercab robotaxi. Tesla sold only 20,237 Cybertrucks last year, down 48% from 2024.
tech
Microsoft says the new Xbox PC app launches 60 percent faster and loads pages 50 percent faster. The update is rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, with wider release in coming months. It comes after Epic Games and Steam both recently improved their launcher speeds.