Leading AI developers, including Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia, have entered into an agreement with the US government to participate in "Mission Genesis. " The Trump administration's project integrates AI into scientific research, energy, and manufacturing to strengthen the country's technological leadership.
Tesla shares reached an all-time high of $489. 88 on December 16, up 3.1% for the day. The company's market value rose to $1.63 trillion, and Elon Musk's fortune reached $684 billion.
Tesla's board of directors earned over $3 billion in stock awards, significantly exceeding the value of competitors' awards. Elon Musk's brother, Kimbal, earned nearly $1 billion, while Ira Ehrenpreis and Robyn Denholm received $869 million and $650 million, respectively.
The U. S. State Department is reverting to the use of Times New Roman font in official communications, overturning the Biden administration's decision to switch to Calibri. This decision, made under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is motivated by a return to professionalism and the cancellation of the "wasteful" DEIA program.
Google is developing two categories of AI Gemini-powered smart glasses, set to arrive in 2026. The devices, co-created with Samsung and others, will work wirelessly with a smartphone.
Amazon and Google have unveiled a joint multi-cloud service for reliable connectivity, allowing customers to create private, high-speed connections between computing platforms. This initiative comes after a massive outage at Amazon Web Services, which caused up to $650 million in losses for American companies.
In 2026, the Mercedes-Benz CLE will undergo a facelift to match the style of new models. The update will include a new front fascia, a larger grille, and the fourth-generation MBUX infotainment system.
The European Commission has launched an investigation into Amazon and Microsoft's cloud services to determine whether they should be subject to the Digital Markets Act. A decision is expected within 12 months, and if the conclusion is positive, the companies will have six months to comply with the requirements.
Google plans to invest 5. 5 billion euros in the development of computing resources and operations in Germany over the next four years. The investment covers two data centers in the Frankfurt region, which is part of the company's ongoing commitment to Europe.
Microsoft Corp. shares fell 8.6% in eight days, equivalent to a loss of nearly $350 billion in market capitalization. Investors are becoming more cautious about companies associated with artificial intelligence.
US stock markets fell sharply, pushing the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones indices to two-week lows. This occurred due to a sell-off in technology companies and concerns about the economic stability of the United States.
Apple Inc. is developing a budget Mac, codenamed J700, that will cost less than $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The device, powered by an iPhone processor and featuring an LCD display, is aimed at students and users who browse the web and work with documents.
Microsoft plans to invest over $7. 9 billion in the UAE by 2029 to develop cloud computing, data centers, and artificial intelligence. The company's total investment in the UAE from 2023 to 2029 will reach $15.2 billion.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI is considering an IPO in 2026, aiming to raise at least $60 billion. This would finance ambitious plans for AI infrastructure development, with the company valued at $1 trillion.
A Microsoft Azure outage caused technical problems for Alaska Air Group Inc. , affecting the websites of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. This is the third third-party system outage this year to impact the airline.
Nvidia has reached a market value of over $5 trillion, a result of the artificial intelligence boom. Its shares have grown 12-fold since 2022, and its H100 and Blackwell chips have become the foundation for the largest language models.
Microsoft and OpenAI have agreed to restructure the ChatGPT developer into a public benefit corporation, valuing OpenAI at $500 billion. This gives the company more freedom in business operations and removes restrictions on capital raising.
Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate jobs, increasing spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs in other areas. This is the largest reduction since 2023, when the company laid off 27,000 employees.
Apple Inc. shares rose 0.4%, reaching a market value of $4 trillion, making it the third public company to reach this milestone. This growth was driven by demand for its iPhone lineup and new products.
US stock indices rose to historical highs: Dow Jones by 0. 42%, S&P 500 by 0.89%, Nasdaq by 1.54%. The growth was supported by expectations of a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, as well as an expected 25 basis point Fed rate cut.
Donald Trump plans to name the new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom after himself. The $300 million project is funded by private donors, including major tech companies.
Google has launched an algorithm on its Willow quantum chip that outperformed supercomputers by 13,000 times. This paves the way for useful applications of quantum technology within five years.
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A global outage of Amazon Web Services paralyzed dozens of popular websites and applications, sparking a wave of memes on social media. The problems affected services from Roblox to Microsoft 365, but Amazon assured that there was no cyberattack.
The OnlyFans platform has topped the global ranking in terms of profitability per employee, reaching $37. 6 million in revenue per employee. This figure significantly exceeds the results of technology giants such as NVIDIA ($3.6 million) and Apple ($2.4 million).
Apple plans to release an updated MacBook Pro with a touch-screen display by late 2026 or early 2027. The new models will feature thinner bodies, M6 chips, and OLED displays, making them more expensive than current versions.
Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, leaving users without security updates. Users must upgrade to Windows 11 or pay $30 for extended security updates.
Google's cloud division has unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a new AI platform for automating office processes, which will cost $30 per month per user. This is direct competition with Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise, aimed at democratizing access to artificial intelligence.
A Microsoft Research 2024-2025 study found that AI is most effective in the professions of translators, historians, and writers. This is based on an analysis of the activity of 200,000 Microsoft Bing Copilot users.
Microsoft has blocked ways to bypass the requirement for an account when installing Windows 11. In the new test version of the OS, users will have to connect to the Internet and create a Microsoft account to complete the system setup.
