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The United States saw significant developments in technology and economic policy during the period. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure, including power plants, if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and separately imposed new drug tariffs. Domestically, major technology firms advanced their strategic positions. SpaceX submitted a confidential filing to go public as its Starlink service expanded with new agreements in India. Microsoft announced two large AI infrastructure investments: a $10 billion spend in Japan over two years for data centers, in collaboration with SoftBank, and a partnership with Chevron on a natural gas power plant in Texas to supply its data centers. The company also released three new foundational AI models.
In the broader AI sector, OpenAI released policy recommendations for government investment in preparing for 'superintelligence,' while firms collaborated internationally on security measures. Anthropic accidentally leaked source code for its Claude Code product amid reports Britain is actively courting the AI firm. Google unveiled new AI products like Gemma 4 and announced a new natural gas-powered data center. Apple released security fixes for older devices and celebrated its 50th anniversary. On the economic front, strong jobs data and inflation concerns led institutions like Citigroup to push back forecasts for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with some officials raising the possibility of further hikes.
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IRPresident Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure, including power plants, if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Domestically, he has requested $152 million from Congress to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz prison and proposed a $10 billion fund for construction projects in Washington D.C. These announcements highlight the administration's focus on both foreign policy pressure and domestic infrastructure initiatives.
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Apr 7
USSpaceX has submitted a confidential filing to go public, beginning the process to sell shares on the stock market. Meanwhile, its Starlink satellite internet service continues global expansion with new agreements in India while facing emerging competition from Amazon's Project Kuiper.
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Apr 7
OpenAI has released policy recommendations for governments to invest heavily in preparing for a 'superintelligence' era. Meanwhile, AI firms are collaborating internationally, including with Chinese entities, to develop security measures aimed at preventing model theft and protecting intellectual property.
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Apr 7
Anthropic accidentally leaked source code for its Claude Code product, raising security questions about its AI systems. This comes as Britain is actively courting the AI firm following a dispute with the US over defense-related AI contracts, highlighting the geopolitical competition for AI talent.
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Apr 7
Microsoft is making two large investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company plans to spend $10 billion in Japan over the next two years to build data centers and expand its AI and cybersecurity operations there, working with local partner SoftBank. Separately, Microsoft is teaming up with Chevron on a new natural gas power plant in Texas. The plant will provide electricity to Microsoft's data centers and to the local grid. The company also released three new foundational AI models, positioning itself against rivals like Google and Amazon.
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Apr 6
NASA's Artemis II mission, the first U.S. crewed moon mission in 50 years, experienced a 40-minute communications blackout before regaining contact with mission control. The mission also carried a South Korean satellite as part of its payload, marking a milestone in international space collaboration.
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Apr 7
Google unveiled several new AI products including Gemma 4, an offline AI dictation app, and partnerships to expand its AI ecosystem. The company also announced hardware updates across its product line and revealed plans for a new data center powered by natural gas, reflecting its mixed approach to energy and innovation.
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Apr 6
Meta has paused work with AI recruiting startup Mercor following a data breach that compromised AI industry secrets. The company also faces ongoing scrutiny over its AI content moderation systems and platform addiction concerns, highlighting the regulatory challenges facing its AI initiatives.
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Apr 6 — Apr 7
Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary, with many articles looking back at its journey from a garage startup to a major technology company. The coverage highlights its influence on health technology with products like the Apple Watch and notes a recent 84% jump in new apps on its App Store. Separately, Apple has released security fixes for older iPhones and iPads to protect them from a hacking tool called DarkSword. The company is also pushing out rare 'backported' patches to protect users of the latest iOS 18 software from the same threat.
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Apr 6
Tesla reported its first-quarter vehicle deliveries, which showed a slight increase from last year but fell short of expectations and were far below the company's peak. The company is dealing with an overproduction problem, and its cheaper vehicle models have not reversed a broader trend of declining sales. Separately, U.S. safety regulators closed an investigation into Tesla's remote parking feature, called Summon, after the company made software updates to the system. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now over.
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Apr 6
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