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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for the Financial Industry… Data and Regulations Are Key Competitive Factors

OpenAI has launched “ChatGPT for Financial Services,” a product designed for investment banking and equity research. It combines financial data and enterprise-grade controls with a general-purpose chatbot, marking the company’s expansion into this highly regulated industry. Based on GPT-6 Astra, the service leverages data from sources such as LSEG, PitchBook, and Daloopa to support research, financial modeling, and the creation of client pitch books. It was designed in collaboration with Morgan Stanley and Evercore.

Sep 11, 20264 min read

Security & privacy

Anthropic Reveals Exploits of Claude and Attempts to Extract Data from Large Models

In its latest threat intelligence report, Anthropic revealed that it had blocked cyber activities and attempts to research vulnerabilities that exploited Claude. This announcement provides concrete examples demonstrating that generative AI can be used not only as a business tool but also for attack preparation and replicating model capabilities. The most significant figure is the more than 151 million exchanges between May and July 2026, which Anthropic determined to be linked to Alibaba. However, this is based on Anthropic’s detection and attribution findings, and the mentioned

Sep 11, 20265 min read

Semiconductors & infrastructure

Oracle AI Cloud Has $664 Billion in Contracted Backlog; The Key Is the Ability to Convert It into Revenue

Oracle’s AI cloud business has amassed a record backlog. Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027 rose 30% year-over-year to $19.3 billion, while cloud infrastructure revenue surged 121% to $7.4 billion. By securing over $30 billion in new AI cloud contracts this quarter alone, the remaining performance obligation (RPO) rose to $664 billion. The RPO represents the amount from contracts that have been signed but not yet recognized as revenue, indicating future growth potential and The burden of actual enforcement

Sep 11, 20265 min read

Security & privacy

Boston Scientific Says It Will Struggle to Meet 2026 Earnings Forecasts Due to the Aftermath of a Cyberattack… Officially Confirms Disruptions to Production, Orders, and Shipments

Medical device company Boston Scientific has determined that it will be difficult to meet its existing third-quarter and full-year 2026 earnings forecasts due to a cybersecurity incident discovered on August 25. It is important to note that specific operational and financial impacts—which were not identified when the incident was first disclosed—have now been confirmed in an official filing. The incident resulted in unauthorized activity on some information technology systems and network disruptions, affecting production and customer orders at facilities worldwide. It caused disruptions in processing and shipping. Major logistics centers and...

Sep 9, 20268 min read

Semiconductors & infrastructure

Verizon and Corning Sign Multi-Billion-Dollar Long-Term Fiber-Optic Contract… Expanding U.S. Backbone Network Connecting AI Data Centers

U.S. telecommunications company Verizon and fiber-optic manufacturer Corning have signed a long-term supply contract worth billions of dollars. This is an example of how investment in AI infrastructure is rapidly expanding beyond servers and semiconductors to include long-distance communication networks connecting data centers. Corning plans to supply Verizon with more than 80 million miles of high-density optical fiber and connectivity solutions from 2027 through 2032. This expansion goes beyond ultra-high-speed internet for homes and businesses to include AI A Day in the Life of a Hyperscaler

Sep 9, 20268 min read

Semiconductors & infrastructure

Qualcomm and Amazon Partner on AI Data Center Chips Worth Up to $60 Billion… Jointly Developing Custom Inference Chips and 1.6T Optical Interconnects

Qualcomm and Amazon have agreed to jointly develop custom semiconductors for large-scale AI data centers over multiple generations. This deal could mark Qualcomm’s full-scale entry into the cloud AI infrastructure market, a shift from its traditional focus on smartphone chips. According to regulatory filings, the cap—which is tied to Amazon’s purchase volume—is $60 billion. Qualcomm also issued warrants to Amazon, allowing it to purchase up to 25 million shares at $161.26 per share.

Sep 9, 20268 min read