US GDP grew at a 3.4% annual rate in Q3 2026. Computers and software contributed 1.09 percentage points, though imports complicate the picture.
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Anthropic’s Possible Public Debut Raises A Credit Rating Question
Blackstone reportedly expects Anthropic to receive a double-B rating after its planned IPO. No major agency has published a rating.
Intel’s Steep Selloff Puts Washington’s Stake—and AI Plans—in Question
Intel shares fell 29% after its fourth-quarter outlook missed analyst estimates, despite strong data-center growth and a record government stake.
AI’s Data Center Expansion: Who Pays For The Buildings And Power?
Four tech giants spent about $202 billion on equipment and property in Q3 2026, while financing increasingly includes debt, leases and outside investors.
How US Law Handles Religious Objections To AI Job Tools
The University of Kentucky approved a Humanist employee’s request not to use AI personally at work, an accommodation rather than a court ruling.
Amazon’s Cash Spending And AI Ambitions Are Supporting AWS Growth
AWS revenue rose 39% in Q3, but Amazon’s $75.9 billion quarterly capital spending and weaker-than-expected results weighed on shares.
How The AI Boom Looks In Six Numbers Ahead Of Earnings
SK hynix reported record operating profit as Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon prepare to report. Six figures show AI’s gains, costs and risks.
Many Hands: Who Is Responsible When AI Acts For Someone Else?
Thorsten Meyer’s October 2026 ebook examines who pays, fixes harm and bears moral responsibility when AI agents act for people or companies.
What We Know About Broadcom’s Financing And Anthropic’s Chips
Banks and Blackstone committed $63 billion for a vehicle to buy Broadcom chips and lease them to Anthropic, with Broadcom backing senior debt.
Reading This Month’s AI News With Dots, Bots, And Math!
Thorsten Meyer connects six recent AI headlines to ideas in his new book, while stressing that it is a framework for interpretation, not prediction.