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Nvidia Corp. shares fell after a report said Meta Platforms Inc. is in talks to spend billions of dollars on Google’s artificial intelligence chips.

Google launched Nano Banana Pro on Thursday, expanding its lineup of image generation and editing tools days after introducing its Gemini 3 Pro model.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a Novartis gene therapy for patients with a rare muscle disorder. The company announced the decision on Monday.

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order creating the “Genesis Mission,” a government-wide initiative intended to expand the use of artificial intelligence.

Cohere Chief Executive Aidan Gomez said the company aims to pursue an initial public offering soon. He spoke during an appearance at Bloomberg Tech in London.

Meta Platforms Inc. is preparing to trade electricity in US power markets as it seeks to speed construction of new generation needed to support its artificial intelligence expansion.

Waymo has launched the first driverless robotaxi rides on US freeways, expanding its service in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Joby Aviation has completed the first flight of a long-range vertical takeoff and landing air taxi powered by a turbine-electric hybrid engine.

Tesla is approaching the last phase of design work for its AI5 chip, according to a statement from Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.

Neptune Robotics secured $52 million to speed its international growth as demand rises for technology that cleans ship hulls.

A first-stage booster for an upgraded version of SpaceX’s Starship rocket failed during testing in Texas early Friday, creating a new obstacle for the company’s plans.

JPMorgan Chase has begun offering a blockchain-based token representing dollar deposits to its institutional clients. The bank introduced the asset, known as JPM Coin.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are advancing a proposal to clear the way for vehicles that can operate both on roads and in the air.

Researchers report that cortisol levels found in hair samples may help identify children with chronic physical illnesses who face the greatest risk of developing anxiety and depression.

Perplexity AI introduced a mobile edition of its Comet web browser, expanding its challenge to Google on the search company’s Android platform.

Blue Origin detailed plans for a larger version of its New Glenn rocket, describing a path toward a broader family of orbital launch vehicles similar to SpaceX’s Falcon line.

Valar Atomics said it achieved cold criticality under Project NOVA in work with Los Alamos National Laboratory. The company reported the milestone occurred at 11:45 a.m. Pacific Time on November 17.

The Army outlined new steps for the Janus Program, selecting nine installations for potential microreactor sites and opening a solicitation for advanced nuclear technologies.

Microsoft introduced a new product on Tuesday that is designed to help companies list, monitor and control artificial intelligence agents deployed across their systems.

Uber Technologies Inc. will introduce sidewalk robot deliveries in Europe for the first time through a new partnership with Starship Technologies Inc.

Nvidia reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, lifting its shares in postmarket trading. The company posted adjusted earnings of $1.30 per share, above estimates of $1.24.

Zoox has begun offering driverless rides in San Francisco to a small group of early users. We see this as its first real test against Waymo’s service in the city.

Intuitive Machines will buy Lanteris Space Systems to scale beyond its lunar work. The move adds a full satellite production line to the company.

Microsoft and Nvidia plan up to $15 billion in new support for Anthropic as the AI race speeds up. The deal includes new work together on chips and cloud tools.

Blue Origin scored a key win on Thursday. Its New Glenn rocket delivered two NASA satellites toward Mars and stuck its first booster landing at sea.

Google will spend $40 billion to build three new data centers in Texas by 2027. This expands its footprint to support rising AI demand.

Globalstar is exploring a potential sale and is holding early talks with possible buyers, including SpaceX. 

Tether Holdings plans a major push into commodities lending. They will use both dollars and their stablecoin to fund traders across oil and agriculture.

Quantum crypto offers more secure tokens that could make payments easier. Some blockchain stocks are at risk.

Trump plans a big increase in federal funding for new U.S. nuclear projects to help close a growing power gap driven by rising AI data-center demand.