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Trump calls Xi meeting important trip, says US leads in AI
President Donald Trump calls his upcoming meeting with China's Xi Jinping important and emphasizes the US lead in artificial intelligence amid trade tensions.
Army awards $869M contract to Leidos
The U.S. Army awarded Leidos an $869M contract to build systems, using AI and other tools, aimed at accelerating decision making.
Oil prices rise with eyes on Iran, UAE; AI concerns weigh on stocks
Oil prices rose amid the Iran conflict stalemate and the UAE quitting OPEC, while AI concerns weighed on U.S. and global stock markets.
Fortreum acquires Reston-based cybersecurity firm
Fortreum has acquired Reston-based AI compliance startup Kovr.ai, less than a year after the company emerged from stealth.
Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave
Myseum and Allbirds rebrand to emphasize artificial intelligence, triggering significant stock price surges amid investor enthusiasm for ai technology.
Intel and Google to double down on AI CPUs with expanded partnership
Intel and Google expand their partnership to develop AI-focused CPUs and custom infrastructure processors, responding to growing demand for AI computing power.
White House says increased productivity means Fed can cut rates
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says AI-driven productivity gains may ease inflation and allow the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.
The choice we’re making about AI
AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.
Accounting firms increasingly embrace AI tools
Accounting firms in Virginia have quadrupled AI adoption to 41% in 2025, with plans to increase investments as they balance efficiency and data security.
SoftBank secures $40B loan to boost OpenAI investments
SoftBank secures a $40 billion bridge loan to enhance investments in OpenAI and advance its artificial intelligence strategy.
US fourth-quarter productivity growth revised sharply lower
U.S. labor productivity growth was revised down to 1.8% annualized in Q4 2025, while unit labor costs increased at a 4.4% rate, according to Labor Department data.
Meta shares jump after Reuters report on plans for layoffs of 20% or more
Meta Platforms plans to cut 20% or more of its workforce to offset heavy AI spending, aiming for significant cost savings and productivity gains, Reuters reports.
