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Is anyone having a better day than Cerebras shareholders?
Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. 💰 Cerebras Raised $5.5Bn in its IPO Debut
The first major tech IPO of 2026 has gone out with a bang. Nvidia competitor chip designer Cerebras Systems raised $5.5 billion in its IPO today, opening at $385/share… more than double its IPO price of $185, even as it increased the size of the offering to 30 million shares. (TechCrunch)
2. 💡 Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail
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3. 👀 OpenAI is Rumored to Be Prepping Legal Action Against Apple
If rumors are to be believed… OpenAI is so frustrated with Apple over a ChatGPT integration that failed to deliver the subscribers and success it expected that the AI company is reportedly exploring legal action against the iPhone maker. Any legal move would likely wait until after OpenAI’s ongoing trial with Elon Musk is over. (TechCrunch)
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5. 🤝 Anthropic & the Gates Foundation Are Collaborating on a $200M AI Push
Anthropic and the Gates Foundation are teaming up to commit $200 million over four years to deploy AI across global health, education, and economic mobility programs. Under the terms of the agreement, the Gates Foundation will bring grant funding, program design, and expertise, while Anthropic will provide Claude AI usage credits and support from its technical staff. (Quartz)
6. 📞 AT&T, T-Mobile, & Verizon Are Teaming Up to Solve Wireless Dead Zones
Some problems go beyond beating your competitors. No one knows better than communications carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon who agreed in principle to form a joint venture aimed at eliminating wireless dead zones across the U.S. with a focus on rural and underserved communities. None of the carriers’ existing satellite deals will be dissolved, but the companies will pool the partnerships and spectrum resources to bring coverage to areas that currently lack it. (Quartz)
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7. 📱 OpenAI’s Codex is Now Available on Mobile
Since OpenAI’s Codex coding app debuted last spring, it’s only been available on Mac and Windows… but not anymore. Starting today, all ChatGPT users (including Free tiers) can use the software through the ChatGPT app on Android & iOS. You won’t be using Codex to program on your phone, but instead use the app as an intermediary between you and whatever environment you’re coding in. (Engadget)
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