THE NEW YORK TIMES: Anthropic raised $65 billion in new fund-raising that put its value at $900 billion, ahead of OpenAI’s last valuation of $730 billion, as the companies duel for A.I. dominance.
Anthropic, once the lesser-known artificial intelligence competitor to OpenAI, has been on an inexorable rise over the past few months.
The San Francisco company recently dueled with the Pentagon over the use of A.I. in warfare. It released a powerful A.I. model, Mythos, that it said was uncannily capable of finding and exploiting hidden flaws in software. And the company advised Pope Leo XIV on his papal encyclical delivered on Monday, in which he warned about safeguarding humanity from A.I.’s most disruptive effects.
On Thursday, Anthropic punctuated its ascent by officially passing OpenAI as the world’s highest-flying A.I. start-up. Anthropic said it had raised $65 billion in financing that values it at $900 billion before the inclusion of the new capital, a deal that puts it ahead of OpenAI’s last valuation of $730 billion.
The company also unveiled a new flagship A.I. model, Claude Opus 4.8, which is significantly better than its predecessor at generating computer code.
The new investment, which was led by investors including Greenoaks Capital, Sequoia Capital, Altimeter Capital and Dragoneer Investment Group, boosted Anthropic’s value to nearly two and a half times its previous valuation of $380 billion about three months ago. » | Mike Isaac and Cade Metz | Reporting from San Francisco | Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Friday, May 29, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
At the Epicenter of A.I., Pope Leo’s Warnings Are Dismissed
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Pope Leo XIV’s spiritual message on artificial intelligence arrived as Silicon Valley’s A.I. enthusiasts pursue their own spirituality through technology.
When Pope Leo XIV presented a 42,300-word open letter to the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on Monday, calling for protections against the rise of artificial intelligence, he was joined by Christopher Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, which is one of the tech industry’s leading A.I. companies.
As Leo urged corporate executives, government regulators and other citizens of the world to safeguard humanity from the dangers of A.I., he included Mr. Olah as a symbol of the dialogue he hopes to foster between the leaders of the spiritual and technological worlds.
But for Jeremy Nixon, Monday’s gathering at the Vatican showed that those two worlds are far from aligned. While the pope said that A.I. was fundamentally not human, Mr. Nixon, a well-connected figure in the Bay Area’s frenetic A.I. scene, argued that Mr. Olah’s remarks seemed to hint at the opposite.
“They are not in dialogue,” Mr. Nixon said during an interview at A.G.I. House, a San Francisco “hacker house” with deep ties to many of the people who helped create the A.I. technologies discussed in the pope’s encyclical. “Their perspectives are distinct.”
The difference between the humanist’s view of A.I.’s risks and the technologist’s dream of what it could become is something that has long been discussed in Mr. Nixon’s community. “It is the reason the community exists,” Mr. Nixon said. “It is its underlying purpose.” » | Cade Metz | Reporting from San Francisco | Tuesday, May 26, 2026
When Pope Leo XIV presented a 42,300-word open letter to the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on Monday, calling for protections against the rise of artificial intelligence, he was joined by Christopher Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, which is one of the tech industry’s leading A.I. companies.
As Leo urged corporate executives, government regulators and other citizens of the world to safeguard humanity from the dangers of A.I., he included Mr. Olah as a symbol of the dialogue he hopes to foster between the leaders of the spiritual and technological worlds.
But for Jeremy Nixon, Monday’s gathering at the Vatican showed that those two worlds are far from aligned. While the pope said that A.I. was fundamentally not human, Mr. Nixon, a well-connected figure in the Bay Area’s frenetic A.I. scene, argued that Mr. Olah’s remarks seemed to hint at the opposite.
“They are not in dialogue,” Mr. Nixon said during an interview at A.G.I. House, a San Francisco “hacker house” with deep ties to many of the people who helped create the A.I. technologies discussed in the pope’s encyclical. “Their perspectives are distinct.”
The difference between the humanist’s view of A.I.’s risks and the technologist’s dream of what it could become is something that has long been discussed in Mr. Nixon’s community. “It is the reason the community exists,” Mr. Nixon said. “It is its underlying purpose.” » | Cade Metz | Reporting from San Francisco | Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Monday, May 25, 2026
Why the Vatican Wants Tougher AI Rules | DW News
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Bernie: Trump Is ‘Crazy’ or a ‘Liar’ If He Thinks This Is a Great Economy
Friday, January 23, 2026
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Warns about the "Dangerous" Future of AI
Friday, January 09, 2026
Gavin Newsom Posts AI-generated Video of the Arrest of Criminals
Saturday, January 03, 2026
Michael Lambert: Starmer, Trump & AI - My Predictions for 2026
Jan 3, 2026 | It seems certain that the next 12 months are going to be extraordinarily important and potentially very dangerous.
In this video I talk about:
• The liklihood that Keir Starmer will be replaced as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party after the May council elections
• The worrying rise of Farage and what a Reform government could look like
• Why Britain still hasn’t faced the reality of Brexit
• How I believe that Donald Trump will not serve his full term and that he will soon be gone. This is because he appears to have health issues including possible cognitive decline. There may even be another impeachment in which case his support would be far from certain.
• I also talk about why AI is going to change our lives far more quickly — and more profoundly — than most people realise. I’m not making firm predictions, but I am joining the dots.
I was particularly interested in Michael Lambert’s assessment of Sir Ed Davey, because his assessment of him mirrors my own. I think he is the best politician around, and I also think that he is a thoroughly decent man. And decency is hard to find among politicians these days. I would love to see Ed Davey becoming our prime minister. But naturally, I am not holding my breath. — © Mark Alexander
In this video I talk about:
• The liklihood that Keir Starmer will be replaced as Prime Minister and leader of the Labour party after the May council elections
• The worrying rise of Farage and what a Reform government could look like
• Why Britain still hasn’t faced the reality of Brexit
• How I believe that Donald Trump will not serve his full term and that he will soon be gone. This is because he appears to have health issues including possible cognitive decline. There may even be another impeachment in which case his support would be far from certain.
• I also talk about why AI is going to change our lives far more quickly — and more profoundly — than most people realise. I’m not making firm predictions, but I am joining the dots.
I was particularly interested in Michael Lambert’s assessment of Sir Ed Davey, because his assessment of him mirrors my own. I think he is the best politician around, and I also think that he is a thoroughly decent man. And decency is hard to find among politicians these days. I would love to see Ed Davey becoming our prime minister. But naturally, I am not holding my breath. — © Mark Alexander
Thursday, January 01, 2026
Sen. Bernie Sanders' AI Warning
Bernie Sanders is the man who should be president, not Trump. If Bernie Sanders were president, we would see a very different, fairer America. There wouldn’t be tax cuts for the superrich, and there would be universal healthcare, free at the point of delivery. Bernie Sanders would bring the USA into the civilised free world. — © Mark Alexander
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Michael Lambert: AI Is About to Change Everything You Know!
Nov 22, 2025 | AI is about to reshape our world faster than any technology in human history. Not just in terms of convenience or efficiency — but in terms of jobs, power, government, national identity and the basic meaning of human life.
In this video I explain why AI is not “just another tech trend”, but a genuine economic and social tsunami. We already see banks, councils, law firms, call centres, the media, accountants and logistics companies quietly replacing human thinking with AI systems. The pace is accelerating — and politicians are asleep.
What happens when 40–50% of people are no longer economically useful? What happens when machines take over the thinking, the planning, the decision-making — not in 50 years, but within the next decade? How does society function when human intelligence is no longer the most valuable commodity?
This is the most important video I’ve made because we are entering a future for which our institutions, our politics and our culture are completely unprepared.
MICHAEL LAMBERTS’ NEW CHANNEL.
In this video I explain why AI is not “just another tech trend”, but a genuine economic and social tsunami. We already see banks, councils, law firms, call centres, the media, accountants and logistics companies quietly replacing human thinking with AI systems. The pace is accelerating — and politicians are asleep.
What happens when 40–50% of people are no longer economically useful? What happens when machines take over the thinking, the planning, the decision-making — not in 50 years, but within the next decade? How does society function when human intelligence is no longer the most valuable commodity?
This is the most important video I’ve made because we are entering a future for which our institutions, our politics and our culture are completely unprepared.
MICHAEL LAMBERTS’ NEW CHANNEL.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his kingdom’s economy.
Elon Musk has been hunting for partners to grow his artificial intelligence start-up xAI as it tries to keep pace with OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has been trying to diversify his oil-rich kingdom’s economy by making it a global hub for tech and artificial intelligence.
On Wednesday, their intersecting interests led to a deal.
Mr. Musk’s xAI, which makes the Grok chatbot, agreed to work with the state-backed Saudi company Humain to build a new data center in the Persian Gulf kingdom. The project is set to consume as much as 500 megawatts of electricity, which would make it xAI’s biggest data center outside the United States. Humain and xAI did not disclose the value of the deal.
The project was part of a package of military and tech deals announced on Wednesday during Prince Mohammed’s visit to Washington. The United States and Saudi Arabia appear to have reached an agreement that clears the path for the kingdom to buy the U.S. semiconductors needed to power artificial intelligence, as the United States has used A.I. chips as part of geopolitical diplomacy. » | Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur | Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Elon Musk has been hunting for partners to grow his artificial intelligence start-up xAI as it tries to keep pace with OpenAI, Anthropic and Google.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has been trying to diversify his oil-rich kingdom’s economy by making it a global hub for tech and artificial intelligence.
On Wednesday, their intersecting interests led to a deal.
Mr. Musk’s xAI, which makes the Grok chatbot, agreed to work with the state-backed Saudi company Humain to build a new data center in the Persian Gulf kingdom. The project is set to consume as much as 500 megawatts of electricity, which would make it xAI’s biggest data center outside the United States. Humain and xAI did not disclose the value of the deal.
The project was part of a package of military and tech deals announced on Wednesday during Prince Mohammed’s visit to Washington. The United States and Saudi Arabia appear to have reached an agreement that clears the path for the kingdom to buy the U.S. semiconductors needed to power artificial intelligence, as the United States has used A.I. chips as part of geopolitical diplomacy. » | Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur | Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Bank of England Warns of Growing Risk that AI Bubble Could Burst
THE GUARDIAN: Possibility of ‘sharp market correction has increased’, says Bank’s financial policy committee
The Bank of England has warned there is a growing risk of a “sudden correction” in global markets as it raised concerns about soaring valuations of leading AI tech companies.
Policymakers said there were also threats of a “sharp repricing of US dollar assets” if the Federal Reserve lost credibility in the eyes of global investors. It comes as Donald Trump’s continues to attack the US central bank and threaten its independence.
Continued hype and optimism about the potential for AI technology has led to a rise in valuations in recent months, with companies such as OpenAI now worth $500bn (£372bn), compared with $157bn last October. Another firm, Anthropic, has almost trebled its valuation, going from $60bn in March to $170bn last month.
However, the Bank of England’s financial policy committee (FPC) warned on Wednesday: “The risk of a sharp market correction has increased. » | Kalyeena Makortoff | Banking correspondent | Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Bank of England has warned there is a growing risk of a “sudden correction” in global markets as it raised concerns about soaring valuations of leading AI tech companies.
Policymakers said there were also threats of a “sharp repricing of US dollar assets” if the Federal Reserve lost credibility in the eyes of global investors. It comes as Donald Trump’s continues to attack the US central bank and threaten its independence.
Continued hype and optimism about the potential for AI technology has led to a rise in valuations in recent months, with companies such as OpenAI now worth $500bn (£372bn), compared with $157bn last October. Another firm, Anthropic, has almost trebled its valuation, going from $60bn in March to $170bn last month.
However, the Bank of England’s financial policy committee (FPC) warned on Wednesday: “The risk of a sharp market correction has increased. » | Kalyeena Makortoff | Banking correspondent | Wednesday, October 8, 2025
AI Could Wipe Out the Working Class | Sen. Bernie Sanders
Oct 8, 2025 | The artificial intelligence and robotics being developed by multi-billionaires will allow corporate America to wipe out tens of millions of decent-paying jobs, cut labor costs and boost profits.
What happens to working class people who can’t find jobs because they don’t exist?
What happens to working class people who can’t find jobs because they don’t exist?
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Deadly Escalation: Trump Hits 2nd Venezuelan Boat in Military Strike without Due Process
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Monday, September 15, 2025
Albanian Inmate Numbers in UK a ‘Mosaic of Lies’ Used to Push Brexit | Albanian Prime Minister
Sep 14, 2025 | "Where the hell you will find the people to build your houses, to serve you the coffee, to be your taxi drivers, to be your truck drivers?"
The idea that there are a high number of Albanians in UK prisons was a lie to convince British people to leave the EU, says Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
The idea that there are a high number of Albanians in UK prisons was a lie to convince British people to leave the EU, says Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Michael Lambert: The World Is in Chaos but There May Be an Answer
Aug 16, 2025 | The world seems to be in chaos. In the US, the UK, Europe and many other countries’ economies are under pressure, societies are fracturing, and trust in politics is at rock bottom.
In the USA, Donald Trump is causing chaos over his tariffs and other policies whilst in the UK, Brexit has destined the economy to seemingly endless decline.
There is a cost of living crisis in many other countries but China, which has experienced an economic miracle over the past forty years, seems to faring better than most and set to overtake the US as the strongest economy in the world.
Climate change continues to be one of the great problems facing humanity whilst both Trump and the Reform UK claim it is either a hoax or and exaggerated threat.
The steady movement of wealth to a very small number of very rich people also threatens the prosperity of the world.
However, there may be a solution in AI or artificial intelligence. This will transform most businesses and will rapidly spread to all commercial and government activities. It will be resisted but will prevail. AI will manage affairs more efficiently and without corruption. In time it will replace politicians.
In the USA, Donald Trump is causing chaos over his tariffs and other policies whilst in the UK, Brexit has destined the economy to seemingly endless decline.
There is a cost of living crisis in many other countries but China, which has experienced an economic miracle over the past forty years, seems to faring better than most and set to overtake the US as the strongest economy in the world.
Climate change continues to be one of the great problems facing humanity whilst both Trump and the Reform UK claim it is either a hoax or and exaggerated threat.
The steady movement of wealth to a very small number of very rich people also threatens the prosperity of the world.
However, there may be a solution in AI or artificial intelligence. This will transform most businesses and will rapidly spread to all commercial and government activities. It will be resisted but will prevail. AI will manage affairs more efficiently and without corruption. In time it will replace politicians.
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Elton John: I Would Take Government to Court over AI Plans | BBC News
May 18, 2025 | Sir Elton John described the government as "absolute losers" and said he feels "incredibly betrayed" over plans to exempt technology firms from copyright laws.
Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, he said if ministers go ahead with plans to allow AI firms to use artists' content without paying, they would be "committing theft, thievery on a high scale".
This week the government rejected proposals from the House of Lords to force AI companies to disclose what material they were using to develop their programmes.
A government spokesperson said that "no changes" to copyright laws would be "considered unless we are completely satisfied they work for creators".
Speaking exclusively to Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, he said if ministers go ahead with plans to allow AI firms to use artists' content without paying, they would be "committing theft, thievery on a high scale".
This week the government rejected proposals from the House of Lords to force AI companies to disclose what material they were using to develop their programmes.
A government spokesperson said that "no changes" to copyright laws would be "considered unless we are completely satisfied they work for creators".
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Billionaire Arab Sheikh and His Many Boyfriends - The Doctor and the Lumberjack
June 11, 2025 | What happens when a luxury-loving Arab billionaire Sheikh trades gold-lined halls for cozy cabins and quiet clinics?
In this emotional and visually rich short film, we follow his unexpected journey as he shares time, laughs, and real moments with a down-to-earth doctor and a kind-hearted lumberjack.
Cutting between stolen glances, light-hearted banter, and meaningful conversations, this 2.5-minute reel offers a glimpse into a world where connection matters more than status—and intimacy goes beyond wealth or words.
This is a hoot! – Mark
In this emotional and visually rich short film, we follow his unexpected journey as he shares time, laughs, and real moments with a down-to-earth doctor and a kind-hearted lumberjack.
Cutting between stolen glances, light-hearted banter, and meaningful conversations, this 2.5-minute reel offers a glimpse into a world where connection matters more than status—and intimacy goes beyond wealth or words.
This is a hoot! – Mark
Saturday, March 08, 2025
Geopolitical Chess Moves: Garry Kasparov on AI, Putin, and Failed Western Leadership
Jan 9, 2025 | Garry Kasparov joins Carolin Roth at the 2023 Edition of the Swiss Economic Forum to discuss artificial intelligence, geopolitics, and the future of democracy. Reflecting on his iconic match against IBM’s Deep Blue, he highlights the evolution of AI as a tool to enhance human potential, countering fears of technological dominance. He critiques Western complacency towards Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the missed opportunities to counter authoritarianism earlier. Addressing Switzerland’s neutrality, he questions its role in global conflicts and advocates for decisive action to support Ukraine. Kasparov also explores Russia’s potential future, emphasizing the urgent need for reforms and accountability.
The Swiss Economic Forum is the leading economy conference in Switzerland and organized by NZZ Connect.
NZZ Connect is a branch of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung and organizes leading business conferences throughout Switzerland, such as the Swiss Economic Forum, the Real Estate Days, and Open-i. Every year, we connect thousands of representatives from business, science, and politics, setting new standards for sustainable entrepreneurship. Our platforms offer inspiration, guidance, and foster dialogue on current and forward-looking topics. | © NZZ Connect
The Swiss Economic Forum is the leading economy conference in Switzerland and organized by NZZ Connect.
NZZ Connect is a branch of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung and organizes leading business conferences throughout Switzerland, such as the Swiss Economic Forum, the Real Estate Days, and Open-i. Every year, we connect thousands of representatives from business, science, and politics, setting new standards for sustainable entrepreneurship. Our platforms offer inspiration, guidance, and foster dialogue on current and forward-looking topics. | © NZZ Connect
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