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πŸ“…April 29, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Tech stocks slump on OpenAI profit warning; Fabric.AI pivots to AI infrastructure; US pushes China AI review; Silicon Motion reports strong Q1 amid sector volatility.
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Tech Stocks Drop After OpenAI Profit Warning

Shares of technology companies fell following a profit warning from OpenAI, reviving fears of overspending in AI data centers.Source 1 OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar noted misses on user and revenue targets, raising concerns about funding massive expenditures.Source 1 SoftBank shares dropped nearly 10%, Oracle fell over 3.5%, amid upcoming earnings from Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta.Source 1

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OpenAI Faces Trial with Elon Musk Over Future Direction

Lawyers for Elon Musk and Sam Altman began opening statements in a landmark trial that could reshape OpenAI's trajectory.Source 1 The case highlights tensions in AI leadership and governance.Source 1 It coincides with OpenAI's recent financial stumbles.Source 1

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Fabric.AI Rebrands and Pivots to AI with Kopin Deal

Formerly StableX Technologies, Fabric.AI (Nasdaq: SBLX, now FABC) shifts to AI infrastructure via MicroLED optical interconnects with Kopin.Source 2 The company signed a Joint Development Agreement paying up to $15M initially, plus $15-25M for production, sharing IP ownership.Source 2 Fabric.AI raised $21.5M through Series K preferred stock and warrants.Source 2

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Kopin Gains 19.9% Stake in Fabric.AI's AI Project

Kopin receives Series J preferred shares equating to 19.9% of Fabric.AI's fully diluted common stock, plus royalties and rights in certain markets.Source 2 The deal includes a four-year exclusive supply agreement for the GPU-to-GPU technology.Source 2 This bolsters Fabric.AI's AI pivot with joint commercialization.Source 2

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US Draft Bill Mandates Comprehensive China AI Review

US lawmakers introduced a bill requiring the State Department to assess China's AI progress, identifying key leaders and comparing to US systems within 180 days.Source 3 The report will cover autonomous research, self-improvement benchmarks, safety, ethics, and risks.Source 3 It's the first such provision in foreign affairs appropriations.Source 3

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Silicon Motion Reports Exceptional Q1 2026 Results

Silicon Motion announced strong quarterly results for Q1 2026, marking a robust start to a pivotal year for market share expansion.Source 4 The company anticipates growth in its NAND flash controller and storage solutions amid tech sector dynamics.Source 4 Details highlight performance exceeding expectations.Source 4

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Big Tech Earnings Loom After OpenAI Setback

Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta are set to release Q1 earnings after the bell, under scrutiny post-OpenAI's warning.Source 1 Investors watch for signs of AI spending sustainability.Source 1 Sector volatility persists with sustainability indexes tracking broader markets.Source 1

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Fabric.AI Extends Preferred Stock Maturities to 2027

Fabric.AI extended Series H-7 and I preferred stock maturities to 2027, issued new Series J and K with 6-7% dividends, and added warrants.Source 2 Equity awards for CEO and directors are approved pending share authorization.Source 2 This funds the AI infrastructure transformation.Source 2

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China AI Ambitions Face US Scrutiny in New Legislation

The draft bill targets Beijing's AI rise, mapping progress and risks with side-by-side US comparisons.Source 3 It emphasizes identifying 'specific AI leaders' in China.Source 3 Report due in 180 days under FY2027 appropriations.Source 3

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Oracle Shares Slide on OpenAI Data Center Ties

Oracle, with a $300B data-center deal with OpenAI, saw shares drop over 3.5% after the profit warning, though losses moderated.Source 1 The event underscores AI infrastructure cost concerns.Source 1 Broader tech sell-off followed.Source 1