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Spotify announced that founder Daniel Ek will step down from the chief executive role after two decades, with his two deputies slated to assume the position at the end of the year. Ek, 42, will continue as executive chairman, responsible for long-term strategy — a formal recognition of the management division introduced in 2023 when he delegated much of daily operations.

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On Monday, Nvidia announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to develop infrastructure for next-generation artificial intelligence. This strategic partnership brings together OpenAI, a leader in generative AI, and Nvidia, the foremost manufacturer of chips that power AI technologies. The collaboration will allow OpenAI, based in San Francisco, to build and operate AI data centers equipped with Nvidia systems, comprising millions of advanced graphics processing units (GPUs), according to both companies.

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Nvidia, the dominant player in the artificial intelligence chip market, has announced a $5 billion (£4 billion) investment in Intel, providing a critical financial boost and forging a strategic partnership with its struggling competitor. The deal, unveiled on Thursday, and following recent US government funding, focuses on collaborating to develop advanced chips for personal computers and data centers. The move comes as demand for AI technology continues to grow rapidly, requiring increasingly powerful data processing capabilities.

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Anthropic announced on Monday the release of its new generative AI model, Claude Sonnet 4.5, which the company claims is the world’s best for computer programming. Anthropic was founded in early 2021 by former OpenAI employees who felt their previous employer, led by CEO Sam Altman, was not doing enough to manage the potential harms of its models.

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The White House has clarified one of the biggest outstanding questions regarding TikTok’s future in the United States: who will control its powerful algorithm. According to senior officials, Oracle will oversee TikTok’s U.S. algorithm once the app’s operations are transferred to a new American-led ownership group.

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Anthropic, the Amazon-backed AI startup known for its Claude chatbot, is now prohibiting Chinese-run entities from using its artificial intelligence services, citing a tightening of restrictions on "authoritarian regions." Companies based in China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran were already restricted from accessing Anthropic's commercial services due to legal and security concerns.