Vistra selected as preferred power provider for $10B KKR-backed AI venture

Smartbird's pivot to AI infrastructure under new leadership signals a strategic shift with potential market intrigue but financial challenges ahead. The post Smartbird appoints former Amazon executive Nadia Carlsten as CEO to lead AI infrastructure pivot appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ARMONK, N.Y., June 17, 2026 — A new global study by the IBM Institute for Business Value finds that as enterprises embed AI deeper into core business operations, most surveyed […] The post IBM Study: Limited Control and Rising Dependencies Leave Enterprises Exposed in the Age of AI appeared first on AIwire.

Amazon's strategic overhaul and massive investments in AI signal a significant shift in the competitive landscape, potentially reshaping industry dynamics. The post Amazon AI chief outlines strategy to catch up with OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

GLAAD's report argues AI systems can amplify anti-LGBTQ bias, misinformation, discrimination, and privacy harms.

World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch.

AI's rise challenges traditional consulting, potentially reshaping industry dynamics and investment strategies, impacting blockchain adoption. The post Jim Cramer says Accenture is outcompeted by OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Public skepticism towards AI could drive stricter regulations, impacting innovation and slowing adoption, especially outside healthcare. The post Only 16% of Americans believe AI will positively impact society: Pew Research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

According to the latest Pew Research poll, 49 percent of Americans report using chatbots at least occasionally, but 63 percent think the tech is advancing too quickly. Overall, use of AI chatbots has increased dramatically since 2024, when only 33 percent reported using them. Specifically, ChatGPT's usage has doubled since 2023, with 44 percent of respondents saying they've used it. But opinions remain negative, with only 16 percent saying that AI will have a positive impact on society. Interestingly, it's the younger generations who both report using AI more and who are inclined to have a more pessimistic view. 66 percent of Americans betw … Read the full story at The Verge.