Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News

đź“…May 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
AI advancements dominate headlines: Apple raises AI stock targets and partners with Intel; Tesla/SpaceX boosts robotaxis and AI compute; Anthropic expands via SpaceX; SoundHound innovates agents.
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Wedbush's Dan Ives Raises Apple Price Target to $400 on AI Momentum

Analyst Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities increased Apple's stock price target from $350 to a Street-high $400, citing the handover of the AI baton to Apple. He emphasized Apple's AI chapter is finally underway, driving investor optimism. Source 1

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Apple and Intel Sign Deal to Build Chips for Apple Devices

The Wall Street Journal reports Apple and Intel have agreed to produce chips for Apple's devices, potentially shifting AI investment strategies. This comes amid a strong market day with Nasdaq records and semiconductors up 1.7%. Markets also digested better-than-expected jobs data. Source 2

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Tesla Expands Unsupervised Robotaxis from 26 to 38 in Five Days

Tesla's robotaxi fleet grew rapidly, with unsupervised vehicles increasing from 26 to 38 over the last five days, accelerating expansion plans. This update highlights ongoing progress in autonomous AI driving technology. Source 3

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SpaceX Strikes Massive AI Compute Deal with Anthropic

SpaceX announced a major partnership with AI firm Anthropic to substantially boost compute capacity, addressing recent throttling issues. The deal involves enormous Terra Fab numbers: $55B upfront, up to $119B total, with potential off-planet deployment. Source 3

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Anthropic Plans SpaceX AI Data Centers Beyond Terrestrial Limits

Anthropic's agreement with SpaceX will deploy new compute this month and extend to space-based AI data centers. This partnership aims to overcome earthly limitations in AI training and operations. Source 3

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SoundHound AI CEO Highlights OASYS Model for Autonomous Agents

SoundHound AI's CEO Keyvan Mohajer explained how the OASYS model enables AI agents to learn and adapt autonomously, reducing tasks from months to minutes. The technology was showcased on Fox Business. Source 4

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Ben Horowitz Discusses American Dynamism and AI's National Security Role

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz spoke on leading tech at scale, intertwining VC, AI, advanced manufacturing, and U.S. national strategy for global influence. He stressed optimism in technology amid skepticism. Source 5

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Anthropic's Daniela Amodei on AI Safety and Commercial Success Alignment

Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei discussed practical AI safety, arguing it's aligned with business success, and shared visions for AI's impact on jobs, education, and society. She reflected on leaving OpenAI to prioritize responsibility. Source 6

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Keynotes on Leading in the AI Age

Jensen Huang of NVIDIA delivered a talk on leading amid AI revolutions, referenced in multiple contexts including global conferences. It underscores NVIDIA's pivotal role in AI hardware advancements. Source 3Source 6

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AI Investments Surge as Semiconductors Hit Records Amid Strong Jobs Data

Semiconductors rose 1.7% to record highs, fueled by AI deals like Apple-Intel and broader market gains with Nasdaq highs. Non-farm payrolls exceeded expectations, boosting AI sector confidence. Source 2

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Anthropic Founds with Focus on 'Radical Responsibility' in AI Development

Daniela Amodei detailed Anthropic's origins from OpenAI exodus, emphasizing co-founder selection for debate and AI safety in practice. The firm balances innovation with societal preparation for AI transitions. Source 6