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OpenAI has proposed granting the Trump administration a 5% equity stake as part of a broader plan to involve the U.S. government in artificial intelligence ownership. The offer comes amid intensifying political pressure to ensure the public benefits from AI’s economic potential. According to reports, OpenAI also suggested that other major American AI firms, including Anthropic, Google, and Meta, contribute a similar stake. President Trump has publicly stated his desire for the public to hold a stake in AI development, signaling a potential shift in how the technology is governed.

In a separate development, Singapore authorities have seized a $42 million mansion linked to an alleged scheme involving the smuggling of Nvidia chips. The property was confiscated as part of an investigation into illegal trading activities. Just days earlier, Supermicro’s offices in Taiwan were raided in connection with the same probe, highlighting the global reach of the case.

Anthropic’s Fable 5 model is back online after a temporary suspension, though queries that pose security risks may now be routed to less powerful AI systems. The company restored access following the U. S. lifting of an export ban, but the broader debate over how to regulate AI continues. Meanwhile, Anthropic has also debuted a new AI science product, expanding its portfolio beyond conversational models.

Meta is quietly building its own cloud infrastructure business, exploring two distinct revenue streams from its AI investments. The company is considering selling access to AI models hosted on its own servers, as well as offering “raw” computing power to customers. This dual approach could position Meta as a direct competitor to established cloud providers like Amazon and Microsoft.

In a major shift for the gaming industry, PlayStation will stop releasing games on physical discs by 2028. Future PS5 titles will be digital-only, a move that follows reports that the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI will also skip a disc release. Industry observers see this as the final nail in the coffin for physical media, marking the end of an era for collectors and retailers alike.

A low-cost Chinese AI model is gaining traction in Western markets, challenging the dominance of U. S. tech giants. GLM-5.2, developed by a Chinese startup, is attracting customers with its affordable yet powerful capabilities. The rapid spread of open-source models from China is reshaping the competitive landscape, forcing American firms to rethink their pricing and accessibility strategies.

Google has lost its long-running legal battle against a record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine. The penalty, originally imposed in 2018, was for using its Android operating system to block rivals. The European court’s decision upholds one of the largest antitrust fines in history, dealing a significant blow to Google’s European operations.

The United Nations has launched an “AI for Good” commission, co-chaired by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The initiative aims to harness artificial intelligence for global development, focusing on ethical deployment and equitable access.

A new study has found that people prefer AI impersonators over politicians, raising serious concerns about public deception. The research suggests that AI-generated voices and personas can be more persuasive and trusted than real human leaders, highlighting the potential for manipulation in political discourse.