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  1. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    McDonald's: Some climate goals cannot be met on schedule, will invest $1 billion in supply chain resilience projects

    McDonald's announced it will not meet some of its 2030 climate goals but remains committed to its 2050 net-zero vision. The company plans to invest at least $1 billion over the next decade in supply chain resilience, including regenerative agriculture. In a separate development, Blackstone and Alphabet are partnering to invest $5 billion in a US joint venture to provide data center capacity and Google Cloud TPUs for AI computing, aiming for 500MW online by 2027. AI

    IMPACT Large-scale AI computing infrastructure investment by Blackstone and Google signals growing demand and traditional finance's role in powering AI.

  2. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Blackstone and Google Jointly Launch TPU Cloud Service

    Blackstone and Google are partnering to invest $5 billion in a US-based joint venture that will offer data center capacity and Google Cloud TPUs as a computing service. The venture aims to bring 500 megawatts of capacity online by 2027, marking a significant collaboration between infrastructure investors and tech giants to meet AI computing demands. This follows similar data center investment funds established by Microsoft with institutions like BlackRock. AI

    IMPACT Accelerates the availability of specialized AI compute infrastructure, potentially lowering costs and increasing accessibility for AI development.

  3. RESEARCH · Fortune English(EN) ·

    As AI wipes out white-collar jobs, one Alabama high school and Toyota are training students for roles that pay $40 an hour and can’t be automated

    A high school in Huntsville, Alabama, has partnered with Toyota to address a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople, a problem exacerbated by the demand for workers in AI infrastructure development. The new $40 million Huntsville Center for Technology offers an "Inditech" program, developed with Toyota, to train students in industrial maintenance roles. Graduates can expect to earn over $40 per hour with minimal student debt, offering a lucrative alternative to traditional white-collar jobs increasingly threatened by AI automation. AI

    As AI wipes out white-collar jobs, one Alabama high school and Toyota are training students for roles that pay $40 an hour and can’t be automated

    IMPACT Addresses critical labor shortages in skilled trades, exacerbated by AI infrastructure buildout, offering lucrative career paths.

  4. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org Русский(RU) ·

    And what about the battle?! ...Today I was browsing WeChat and noticed that there are Russian-speaking users there. One of them said that there are grants in China for...

    A discussion on a Russian tech forum highlights the potential for a startup, possibly named Wetwee/NNN/Kern, to secure Chinese grants for its AI technology. The author suggests that while the Russian market may not be ready for such advanced AI solutions, China's focus on sovereign data and AI development makes it an attractive target for international startups. The disappearance of a startup battle advertisement on TechCrunch is interpreted as a sign that the startup's bold statements, including a humorous reference to Larry Fink, have generated significant attention. AI

    And what about the battle?! ...Today I was browsing WeChat and noticed that there are Russian-speaking users there. One of them said that there are grants in China for...

    IMPACT Startup's focus on sovereign AI could influence international market strategies for AI development.

  5. COMMENTARY · Fortune English(EN) ·

    Ro Khanna blames ‘clueless’ boomers for Gen Z booing AI: They handed over a ‘broken economy’

    Representative Ro Khanna addressed concerns about AI's economic impact on young people during a commencement speech, contrasting with other speakers who were met with boos. He argued that many older commencement speakers are out of touch with Gen Z's anxieties about job displacement and the current economic climate. Khanna proposed a seven-point plan, including shifting taxes from labor to capital and investing in workforce retraining, to ensure AI benefits workers rather than solely enriching billionaires. AI

    Ro Khanna blames ‘clueless’ boomers for Gen Z booing AI: They handed over a ‘broken economy’

    IMPACT Highlights growing public anxiety about AI's economic impact and the need for policy interventions to ensure equitable distribution of benefits.

  6. COMMENTARY · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    When Capital Aggregation Distorts Markets: The Case For Structural Reform Through Tokenization

    The current financial system, characterized by massive capital aggregation in the hands of a few institutional investors like BlackRock and Vanguard, distorts market competition and governance. These firms hold significant stakes across competing companies, and the rise of passive investing means capital flows are dictated by index inclusion rather than fundamental value. The author proposes tokenization as a solution, enabling fractional ownership without pooling and allowing investors to retain direct claims on assets, thereby reforming market structures. AI

    When Capital Aggregation Distorts Markets: The Case For Structural Reform Through Tokenization
  7. COMMENTARY · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    The $150 Trillion Question—What Is AI’s Value In Asset Management

    Billionaire Ken Griffin, CEO of Citadel, has publicly reversed his stance on AI, moving from dismissing it as "garbage" to acknowledging its profound societal impact. Griffin shared that he experienced a moment of depression after witnessing AI agents complete complex financial research tasks in hours that previously took weeks for teams with advanced degrees. This shift highlights AI's potential to drastically reorganize industries like asset management, moving beyond automating simple tasks to redesigning entire workflows. AI

    The $150 Trillion Question—What Is AI’s Value In Asset Management

    IMPACT Highlights AI's potential to disrupt high-skill knowledge work and reorganize industries, prompting a need for continuous learning.

  8. RESEARCH · ElevenLabs blog English(EN) ·

    ElevenLabs crosses $500M ARR as it welcomes new investors including BlackRock, NVIDIA, Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria

    ElevenLabs has announced a significant funding round, surpassing $500 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and attracting new investors. The company's Series D fundraise includes participation from major institutions like BlackRock and Wellington, as well as tech giants such as NVIDIA. This growth is fueled by enterprises adopting ElevenLabs' voice AI platform for various business functions, including customer support and marketing. AI

    ElevenLabs crosses $500M ARR as it welcomes new investors including BlackRock, NVIDIA, Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria

    IMPACT Accelerates enterprise adoption of AI-powered voice agents for communication and customer interaction.

  9. SIGNIFICANT · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [5 sources]

    South Korea's May trade data shows chip exports remain strong

    Nvidia is reportedly acquiring assets from AI chip startup Groq for approximately $20 billion, marking its largest deal to date. This acquisition aims to integrate Groq's low-latency inference technology into Nvidia's AI factory architecture. While Nvidia is licensing Groq's intellectual property and hiring key personnel, Groq will continue to operate as an independent company, with its cloud business unaffected. AI

    IMPACT Accelerates Nvidia's AI inference capabilities and potentially broadens its custom chip offerings.

  10. SIGNIFICANT · Engadget English(EN) · · [16 sources]

    The smart ring maker Oura has reportedly filed for an IPO

    OpenAI has launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a specialized model for cybersecurity defense, alongside its "Trusted Access for Cyber" program. This initiative aims to provide verified defenders with advanced AI tools to accelerate vulnerability discovery and remediation, while implementing safeguards against misuse. The program includes $10 million in API credits for cybersecurity grants and partnerships with leading security firms and institutions like the UK AI Security Institute. AI

    The smart ring maker Oura has reportedly filed for an IPO

    IMPACT Accelerates defensive cybersecurity capabilities, potentially raising the baseline security for critical digital infrastructure.