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The AI race is moving beyond models. It is reshaping compute, energy, developer tools and the regulatory state, while pressure builds across fintech and wealth management.

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A U.S. financial regulator took action against Community Federal Savings Bank, the tiny lender our reporter Michael Roddan described as a fintech partner bank of last resort.

Reuters cited our scoop that Chinese EV battery giant CATL plans to invest in DeepSeek, tying the AI race more closely to energy storage and data center power needs.

CNBC, Bloomberg and Reuters followed our reporting that Anthropic is in talks to use Microsoft’s Maia AI chips, a potential boost for Microsoft’s custom hardware push.

Modal confirmed our reporting that the AI infrastructure startup was in talks to raise funding at a $4.5 billion valuation after revenue surged.

The Verge cited and built on our feature about GitHub’s eroding AI lead, as Microsoft faces pressure from newer AI coding tools.

Reuters cited our reporting on White House discussions with AI companies about plans to review models before release.

The New York Post cited our story on California billionaires relocating to Incline Village, Nevada, for friendlier tax treatment.