Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News

đź“…May 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
AI boom drives AMD blockbuster forecast and stock surges; NVIDIA benefits from inference demand and Corning deal; Anthropic expands with Amazon; SoftBank invests heavily amid global tech rally.
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AMD Shares Soar on AI-Fueled Blockbuster Forecast

Advanced Micro Devices reported a strong forecast driven by renewed CPU demand for AI data centers, sending shares climbing. Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde highlighted the boost from AI trajectory. NVIDIA also rose 4% playing catch-up Source 1Source 7.

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NVIDIA Stock Rallies on Corning AI Optical Fiber Deal

CNBC, Fox, and Bloomberg covered NVIDIA's uptick amid a major inflection in AI inference demand and a deal with Corning for optical fibers essential to AI data centers. The demand surge underscores NVIDIA's product needs. Comments note incredible demand for AI suppliers Source 2Source 3.

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Anthropic Secures Major Amazon Deal for AI Data Center Expansion

Anthropic agreed to significantly expand computing resources with Amazon to meet surging demand for its Claude AI software, enabling higher usage limits. The deal highlights AI's relentless funding and data center needs. Reportedly eyes $200B Google deal as well Source 1Source 4Source 7.

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SoftBank Bets Big on AI from Chips to OpenAI Investments

SoftBank is making massive AI bets across chips and OpenAI, fueling Asia's tech rally despite war risks. Bloomberg notes it's positioning amid Nikkei jumps on tech gains. Opinion pieces call OpenAI 'yesterday' for SoftBank's ambitions Source 3.

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AI Demand Powers Global Tech Stock Rally Outpacing War Risks

Asia stocks rallied hard as AI boom outpaces Iran war concerns, with Japan, Korea markets surging on tech. Demand for chips and data center products is described as incredible. US equities also gain on AI dealmaking Source 3Source 6.

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White House Prepares Executive Order for AI Safety Roadmap

Economic advisor Kevin Hassett announced a potential executive order providing a clear roadmap for AI safety, weeks after Anthropic's unveilings. This aims to shape AI development directives. Discussed in Bloomberg tech segment Source 1.

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Apple to Allow Users to Choose Rival AI Models

Apple plans to let users select rival AI models, opening up competition in AI integration. Featured in Bloomberg's tech talk alongside AMD and others. Marks a shift in AI ecosystem accessibility Source 1.

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Arm Warns of Phone Market Weakness Amid AI Focus

Arm Holdings warned of smartphone market weakness, contrasting with broader AI-driven tech strength in Asia rally. Comes as AI investments dominate. Highlighted in market opens Source 3.

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IDC Outlook: Strong Demand for Memory Chips in AI Era

IDC's Nabila Popal discussed positive outlook for memory chips, tied to AI data center growth. Asia tech rally includes such components. Part of China Show market recap Source 8.

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AI Relentless Funding Fuels Tech Jumps and Data Center Surge

Fresh AI funding deals underscore relentless demand, boosting tech stocks like AMD and NVIDIA. Oil slides but AI powers rallies. CEOs note strong power systems demand linked to AI Source 7.