Apple explores US chip production with Intel and Samsung
Apple Inc. has engaged in exploratory discussions with Intel Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. to potentially produce the main processors for its devices in the US, seeking an alternative to its long-time partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. The iPhone and iPad maker has held early-stage talks with Intel and visited a Samsung plant under development in Texas, although no orders have been placed and concerns about non-TSMC technology persist. Apple executives noted during a recent earnings call that supply chain constraints, particularly related to chip shortages, are impacting growth.
Peter Thiel invests $140 million in ocean data startup
Peter Thiel has led a $140 million investment in Panthalassa, an Oregon-based ocean data center startup, which aims to harness wave energy to power its operations. The funding will support the completion of a pilot manufacturing facility near Portland, where Panthalassa is developing technology that utilizes wave power and onsite AI computing, transmitting data via low-Earth-orbit satellites. The company plans to deploy its Ocean-3 pilot series this year, with commercial systems expected in 2027.
EU Finance Ministers Urge Access to Mythos AI Model
European finance ministers, led by Spain's economy minister Carlos Cuerpo, are urging Anthropic PBC to allow local companies access to its new Mythos AI model to mitigate risks of digital attacks and maintain competitiveness with U.S. firms. This call comes amid broader concerns from EU lawmakers that existing regulations are insufficient to address the challenges posed by advanced AI systems, prompting discussions on enhancing the EU's cybersecurity capabilities.
