Frontier AI labs still won’t say how they’d contain a rogue model
TechCrunch·- A recent study by Guidelight AI Standards evaluated 5 leading AI labs and found that most lack publicly available containment response plans for rogue AI models. - OpenAI scored the highest for its actions following safety incidents, while Anthropic and Meta scored the lowest. - Growing concerns over operational risks and emerging regulatory requirements are increasing pressure on developers to improve transparency and establish emergency shutdown mechanisms.Rising yields rattled the market, but we’re sticking with our favorite AI and retail stocks
CNBC·- Stocks declined over the week as rising bond yields and oil prices pressured markets, while the S & P 500 fell 1.43 % and the Nasdaq dropped 2.05 %. - The portfolio maintained its conviction in AI and retail stocks despite volatility, adding to positions in GE Vernova, Cadence Design Systems, Micron, and TJX Companies. - Home Depot delivered a strong quarter with same-store sales rising 1.7 %, while tech holdings like Broadcom faced competition and debt-financing scrutiny.Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Snappier cameras can’t hide an iterative upgrade
TechCrunch·- The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a solid yet largely iterative upgrade featuring minor aesthetic changes, a new HiLight notification LED, and a price increase of $100 compared to last year's model. - Key functional updates include the AI-powered Rambler dictation tool, faster camera captures, improved Pro Res Zoom up to 120x, and customizable computational photography Looks. - Despite notable camera enhancements and useful AI features, the high price, reduced RAM down to 12GB, and incremental updates offer limited incentives for existing users to upgrade.Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock Will Outperform Nvidia Over the Next 3 Years
Motley Fool·- Nvidia maintains dominance in AI model training and networking while expanding into the inference market with strong financial growth. - Advanced Micro Devices is positioned to compete in the faster-growing inference market and capitalize on the rise of agentic AI. - The article argues that Advanced Micro Devices will outperform Nvidia over the next three years due to its smaller size and strong growth potential in inference and server CPUs.Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Ross, Moderna, Webull
benzinga_article·- U.S. stocks experienced a volatile week marked by rising Treasury yields, with the S&P 500 falling 1.4% and the Nasdaq losing 2% despite a modest rebound on Friday. - Ross Stores and Webull reported strong second-quarter earnings beats and raised their financial guidance, while Berkshire Hathaway reshaped its portfolio by increasing stakes in homebuilders and Alphabet. - Moderna shares dropped 25% following a historic rally, and Nvidia faced intense market pressure despite delivering consistent earnings beats.Buffett, not Abel, appears to still be calling the shots on stocks
CNBC·- Warren Buffett continues to make major investment decisions for Berkshire Hathaway, recently initiating the company's significant Alphabet stake. - Greg Abel manages Berkshire's operating companies and acquisition deals like Taylor Morrison Home, but lacks formal portfolio management experience. - A federal appeals court recently upheld the $250 million real estate commissions settlement involving Berkshire subsidiary HomeServices of America.