Apple’s AI Brain Drain Continues, Siri Exec Jumps to Google
A new report details a fresh wave of departures from Apple’s AI and Siri teams. The exits include researchers heading to Meta and Google DeepMind, plus a senior Siri executive.
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Europe’s Debt Market Goes Wild as Borrowers Rush to Cut Costs
European leveraged loan issuance hit a record €26.5 billion this week as companies seized on strong investor demand to slash borrowing costs. However, the rush to refinance is squeezing returns for some investors, and fears over AI disruption are already derailing deals for software firms like Team.
Game Devs Are Getting More Worried About AI, Not Less
The 2026 State of the Game Industry Report reveals a sharp rise in developer skepticism towards generative AI tools. While usage is up, negative sentiment is growing even faster, with many fearing its impact on creative roles.
Nokia’s AI Bet: A Slow Burn or a Smart Pivot?
Nokia is betting big on AI and data center switching, but CEO Justin Hotard warns it’s a slow ramp. While optical networking grew 17%, overall profits fell and the core mobile business is struggling for growth.
PwC’s AI boss says counting AI agents is a dumb metric
The chief AI officer at PwC is pushing back on the industry trend of bragging about AI agent headcounts. He argues the real measure of success is how effectively humans use a smaller number of high-quality, specialized agents. PwC found a top-down approach focusing on specific outcomes works far bet
AI Beat Humans on a Creativity Test. So What?
Researchers pitted 100,000 people against AI in a massive creativity study. The headline is that AI beat the average human, but the top 10% of people left the machines in the dust. It shows how hard it is to measure—and replicate—human creativity.
Microsoft’s Stock Gets Punched, Loses $357 Billion in a Day
Wall Street delivered a brutal one-two punch to Microsoft this week. After a warning on Wednesday, the stock cratered 10% on Thursday, erasing a staggering $357 billion in value in a single trading session.
Tech and Trump Team Up Again at DC AI Summit
A major tech-policy forum is turning its focus to AI dominance and manufacturing. The event highlights the deepening ties between Silicon Valley and the Trump administration.
Elon Musk’s $1.5 Trillion xAI-SpaceX Merger Plan Is Wild
Elon Musk is reportedly planning an unprecedented merger between SpaceX and xAI, with a potential IPO in June aiming to raise $50 billion. The deal would value the combined entity at a staggering $1.5 trillion. This move raises huge questions about vertical integration and market timing.
Zuckerberg Bets Your Personal Data Is Meta’s AI Edge
Meta’s CEO says the company’s path to “personal superintelligence” is fueled by its unmatched knowledge of users’ lives and relationships. This comes as the company plans a massive increase in AI spending, but faces internal struggles and fierce competition.