🗞 AI Today: Market Movers and Tech Breakthroughs

Anthropic Raises $20 Billion, Targeting a $300 Billion Valuation: the Company has reportedly increased its fundraising target from $10 billion to $20 billion, aiming for a staggering valuation exceeding $300 billion. Link

OpenAI Introduces Prism: A New AI Workspace for Research: OpenAI has officially launched Prism, a scientific workspace that integrates AI into the traditional framework for composing research papers, enhancing efficiency for scientists. Link

The Next Big A.I. Development: Claude Code Explained: In a recent discussion, Kevin Roose and Casey Newton argue that Claude Code represents the most significant advancement in artificial intelligence since the introduction of ChatGPT. Link

Amazon's 16,000 Job Cuts in AI Arms Race: This marks the company’s second major job reduction in just two months, highlighting the intense pressures firms face as they vie for dominance in AI development. Link

SK Hynix to Invest $10 Billion in New AI Company in the U.S.: SK Hynix is poised to expand its presence in the AI sector by establishing a new company in the United States dedicated to artificial intelligence solutions. Link

ASML Reports Surge in Orders Fueled by AI Investments: In the fourth quarter, ASML Holding NV saw its orders significantly surpass analyst expectations, driven by the accelerated demand for advanced chip-making equipment spurred by artificial intelligence infrastructure development. Link

IBM Enhances AI Education and Expands Patent Strategies: IBM is ramping up its commitment to AI education through a partnership with the UK government, aimed at upskilling millions in AI-related skills. Link

Microsoft's New Chip Aims to Compete with Nvidia in the AI Market: In a strategic move, Microsoft has released its proprietary chip designed to compete directly with Nvidia, signaling a shift in the AI market landscape. Link

Enhancing Security Operations: How AI Handles 100% of Alerts: Agentic AI is transforming Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows by investigating 100% of alerts, effectively reducing noise, and speeding up threat hunting processes. Link

Waabi Secures $1B to Propel Autonomous Trucking and Launch Robotaxis: Waabi has successfully raised $750 million in a Series C funding round aimed at enhancing its autonomous trucking capabilities, alongside an additional $250 million commitment from Uber. Link