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According to The Information, Apollo Global Management has begun investing in AI and hardware startups with the intention of providing debt financing to them in the future. Apollo's investments include an undisclosed stake in data-labeling startup Mercor, which is poised for a $20 billion valuation, alongside backing for chipmaker SiFive and factory automation firm Hadrian.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to convene talks with major frontier AI laboratories and leverage the EU AI Act to shape global AI safety standards, citing autonomous hacking, self-improving systems, and AI agents escaping operational boundaries as immediate risks.
Google has launched Google Home MCP, an integration leveraging the standardized Model Context Protocol to allow third-party AI agents, including Claude and Open Claw, to access smart home data, monitor activity, and control connected devices.
Businesses are bypassing internal AI governance policies amid rising concerns, according to an EY report cited by CIO Dive. Senior AI leaders indicate that existing organizational frameworks have not been adequately updated to address the technology's specific risks.
Dark Reading reports on a new attack method called BragJack that hijacks AI assistants integrated directly into web browsers. The technique enables attackers to abuse agentic browser capabilities to access sensitive user information, perform unauthorized malicious actions, and exfiltrate data.
Anthropic has consolidated Claude Chat and Cowork into a single product interface that automatically determines whether an input requires a direct response or an extended workflow. The release also incorporates Claude Docs and Claude Slides for in-chat document and presentation generation, initially rolling out to Pro and Max tier subscribers. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.
The Decoder reports growing bipartisan political pressure in Washington to establish binding artificial intelligence regulations. Key developments include Senator Bernie Sanders advocating for a construction freeze on data centers, alongside OpenAI endorsing the FRONTIER Act, which would mandate external third-party safety audits.
OpenAI announced new AI-powered advertising features, introducing Sponsored Agents, dedicated tools for marketers, and platform integrations with HubSpot and Shopify to support commercial conversational experiences.
The Information reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang plans to attend a Washington state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump for Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week, amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over AI chip supply and development.
