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Bernstein analysts report a growing investor interest in Bitcoin mining companies that are shifting their focus to the artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) sectors.

According to Arize AI research, more than half of Fortune 500 companies (56%) see artificial intelligence as a potential threat to their business. This figure, derived from the companies' annual reports, represents a sixfold increase since 2022.

Lenovo's net quarterly profit surged by 38% to $243 million, buoyed by robust demand for artificial intelligence solutions.Developers are actively acquiring the computing hardware necessary to support AI functionalities.

Google introduced the next generation of its smart thermostat, the Nest Learning Thermostat, after a ten-year break. This latest model boasts an entirely new design and several upgrades, including support for the Matter smart home standard. The key innovation, however, is the integration of artificial intelligence.

YouTube launched an AI-based chatbot aimed at assisting content creators in regaining control of their accounts if they’ve been compromised. For now, it’s available to a select group of users, but the developers intend to make it accessible to everyone.

Three authors (Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber and Kirk Wallace Johnson) filed a lawsuit against the AI company Anthropic. They accuse it of illegally using their literary works, along with those of many other authors, to train its AI-powered chatbot Claude.

The developers behind Procreate, an iPad application designed for digital graphics, have declared their opposition to generative artificial intelligence. They have made it clear that this technology will never be integrated into their platform, citing ideological differences. However, they acknowledge the positive aspects of machine learning.

Chipmaker AMD plans to acquire ZT Systems, a provider of advanced computing systems, for $4.9 billion to bolster its position in the AI chip market. The primary goal is to challenge the industry leader, Nvidia.

In an interview with Wired, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino discussed the company’s plans to expand its venture investments, particularly in the AI sector.

Anthropic, an AI development company, broadened its bug bounty program to reward those who discover vulnerabilities in AI models.