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  1. OpenAI's ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple's rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction.
  2. Investors last week wrestled with the impact of AI adoption on various sectors and the overall economy. This coming week is a wildcard after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
  3. The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.
  4. In folding its Intrinsic project into the main company and out of "Other Bets," Google is aiming to mimic its Android strategy for robots.
  5. CNBC's Deirdre Bosa goes inside the AI-driven market meltdown, the political fight, and the race that's moving faster than anyone can govern.
  6. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X that his company has come to terms with the Defense Department for use of its models.
  7. In cutting nearly 40% of its workforce, Block loudly professed that the days of AI taking the jobs of humans has arrived.
  8. The deal could ease some of Wall Street's fears about Amazon's monster $200 billion capex spending, and accelerate its development of AI tools.
  9. Meta will use AMD's chips and is reportedly interested in Google processors, while OpenAI is turning to Amazon silicon, as Nvidia faces increasing competition.
  10. Jim Cramer spotlighted the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" winners in the Club's portfolio during Friday's Monthly Meeting.