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Blackstone has announced a joint venture with Google to establish a U.S.-based company focused on providing efficient data center capacity and Google Cloud's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) as a compute-as-a-service. The venture aims to meet the growing demand for AI capabilities, with an initial capacity of 500 MW expected by 2027. Blackstone is committing $5 billion in equity, while Google will supply hardware and software. Benjamin Treynor Sloss from Google will serve as CEO.

- Blackstone announced a joint venture with Google to establish a new U.S.-based company focused on efficient data center capacity and compute-as-a-service offerings using Google Cloud's Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).  
- The joint venture aims to bring 500 MW of capacity online by 2027, with significant scaling planned.  
- Blackstone has committed $5 billion in equity capital, and Google will provide the necessary hardware and software to support the new company.

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Meta Platforms Inc. is laying off 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, starting May 20, despite reporting record profits of $56.31 billion in Q1 2026. The layoffs are part of a strategy to redirect funds towards AI investments, with capital expenditure forecasted between $125 billion and $145 billion. While analysts maintain positive price targets, internal morale is low, and compensation disparities are growing. More layoffs are anticipated in the latter half of 2026 as Meta adjusts to its new operational strategy.

- Meta Platforms Inc. is laying off about 8,000 employees and canceling 6,000 open positions, despite posting record profits in early 2026.  
- The cuts are part of a strategic shift to redirect funds towards AI initiatives, reflecting the company's focus on operational efficiency rather than financial distress.  
- Internal morale is reportedly low, which could impact talent retention, while analysts maintain a bullish outlook with significant price targets despite the stock's underperformance.

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Anthropic has acquired Stainless, a startup known for its software used by AI labs like OpenAI and Google, for over $300 million. The acquisition will remove a key infrastructure supplier from competitors. Stainless's technology automates the creation of software development kits (SDKs), which are crucial for connecting AI agents to external software. Anthropic plans to wind down hosted Stainless products but assures existing customers retain rights to their generated SDKs.

- Anthropic has acquired Stainless, a startup known for automating the creation of software development kits (SDKs) used in the AI industry, for over $300 million, although exact terms were not disclosed.  
- This acquisition removes a critical infrastructure supplier from competitors such as OpenAI and Google, with Anthropic planning to wind down all hosted Stainless products while ensuring customers retain ownership of their generated SDKs.  
- Founded in 2022 by former Stripe engineer Alex Rattray, Stainless's technology simplifies SDK maintenance and was integral to the development of every official Anthropic SDK.

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Meta Platforms is shifting 7,000 employees into new AI roles as part of a major workforce restructuring, while also planning to cut about 10% of its staff. This move aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's strategy to prioritize AI, investing heavily in data centers and custom chips for advanced models. Despite the layoffs, META stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating, with a target price suggesting a 33.79% upside potential.

- Meta Platforms (META) is reallocating 7,000 employees to new artificial intelligence roles as outlined in an internal memo from Chief People Officer Janelle Gale.  
- The restructuring includes a workforce reduction of about 10%, or 8,000 workers, to manage AI spending while enhancing efficiency.  
- This shift underscores CEO Mark Zuckerberg's commitment to making AI central to Meta's strategy, as the company invests in advanced models and infrastructure amid increasing competition in the tech industry.

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Google's I/O event on May 19-20 may unveil agentic travel bookings, partnering with OTAs like Booking Holdings and Expedia. Analyst Jake Fuller suggests this move aligns with Google's AI expansion in travel. Wyndham Hotels plans direct bookings with Google, indicating a shift in travel tech. Alphabet shares rose 0.33% to $394.61 ahead of the event.

- Google parent Alphabet Inc is hosting its I/O event on May 19–20, with expectations of unveiling a new travel tech feature focused on agentic travel bookings.  
- BTIG analyst Jake Fuller noted that three signals suggest an imminent launch, including the passage of six months since the initial tease and the focus on AI in travel.  
- Wyndham Hotels has announced a partnership for direct bookings with Google, indicating a strong collaboration with online travel agencies in the upcoming feature.

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Meta is launching a series of new AI glasses features designed to offer a more intuitive and convenient hands-free interaction experience. According to Jin10, these advancements aim to enhance user engagement by integrating cutting-edge technology into everyday eyewear.

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Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its stake in T-Mobile US, Inc. by 16.7%, acquiring an additional 14,110 shares, bringing its total holdings to 98,469 shares valued at $20 million. Other institutional investors, including Vanguard and State Street, also raised their stakes. Analysts maintain a positive outlook on TMUS, with several upgrades to price targets and ratings. Insider trading activity was noted, with directors selling shares. T-Mobile's stock opened at $185.22.

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Meta is set to lay off 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, as part of a shift towards AI technology. Employees are anxious about the impending layoffs, with many fearing job loss due to AI advancements. This follows a trend in the tech industry, where over 100,000 workers have been laid off this year. The layoffs reflect a broader concern about the impact of AI on white-collar jobs, particularly among younger workers with student debt.

- Meta is poised to lay off 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, in a restructuring effort focused on reallocating resources toward AI technologies.  
- Employees are experiencing heightened anxiety as they await confirmation of their job status, amidst a widespread trend of layoffs in the tech sector that has affected over 100,000 workers globally since January.  
- The impending layoffs at Meta reflect broader industry shifts, with substantial cuts also seen at companies like Amazon and Block, intensifying fears of job displacement due to AI advancements.

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SandboxAQ has partnered with Anthropic to integrate its scientific AI models into Claude, enabling drug discovery tools accessible via a conversational interface without specialized computing. Founded as an Alphabet spinout, SandboxAQ has raised over $950 million and focuses on large quantitative models (LQMs) that simulate molecular behavior. This innovation aims to simplify drug discovery for computational scientists in the biopharma and materials sectors, addressing the complexities faced with existing software solutions.

- Drug discovery remains a costly and time-consuming process, often hindered by complex interfaces rather than the AI models themselves.  
- SandboxAQ, leveraging funding and expertise from its founding connections, has developed a conversational interface to make AI-driven drug discovery tools more accessible to researchers without specialized infrastructure.  
- By focusing on natural language interaction, SandboxAQ aims to transform the way computational scientists and researchers engage with models, potentially increasing the effectiveness of molecular research and innovation in various industries.

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DoubleVerify has launched AI-powered pre-screen content controls on Meta Threads, allowing advertisers to avoid unsuitable content before ads are served. This enhancement strengthens brand protection and improves campaign performance. The new controls, part of DV’s Media AdVantage Platform, evaluate content against defined brand suitability thresholds and provide advertisers with greater flexibility through 30 additional content-level avoidance categories. This initiative aims to give advertisers more control over their ad environments and ensure continuous protection as content evolves.

- DoubleVerify has launched AI-powered pre-screen content controls for Meta Threads, allowing advertisers to filter unsuitable content before ad placements.  
- This enhancement complements DV's past offering of post-bid brand suitability measurement, providing a comprehensive solution for media quality and brand protection.  
- The new controls, which refresh automatically, include 30 additional content-level avoidance categories, ensuring advertisers maintain control over content alignment effectively.

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