Anthropic Funding According to TechCrunch, “Anthropic raises $13B Series F at $183B valuation” — the round backs the company’s global push to scale enterprise products and deepen safety work, signaling investor confidence in large‑scale AI and cloud-driven INFRASTRUCTURE. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/02/anthropic-raises-13b-series-f-at-183b-valuation/)
OpenAI Safety According to TechCrunch, “OpenAI to route sensitive conversations to GPT-5, introduce parental controls” — OpenAI plans product changes and expert review to curb harms and improve moderation, highlighting industry tensions between rapid deployment and prioritized SAFETY. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/02/openai-to-route-sensitive-conversations-to-gpt-5-introduce-parental-controls/)
ICE-Paragon Contract According to TechCrunch, “ICE reactivates contract with spyware maker Paragon” — public records show a lifted stop‑work order on a $2M deal, renewing scrutiny of government use of intrusive surveillance tools as SPYWARE policy debates escalate. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/02/ice-reactivates-contract-with-spyware-maker-paragon/)
Fed rate-cut odds rise — According to Reuters, “Asia markets stabilise as Fed comments, jobs data point to cuts” U.S. Fed officials’ dovish remarks and softer JOLTS job openings pushed traders to price a September rate cut, lifting futures and easing a global bond sell-off as investors hunt yield relief. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-1-2025-09-04/)
Google avoids breakup — According to CNBC, “Judge bars Google from exclusive search deals but says it can keep Chrome,” the D.C. court spared divestiture but banned exclusivity and ordered data sharing, sending Alphabet shares sharply higher and reshaping antitrust risk for Big Tech. [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/02/google-antitrust-search-ruling.html/)
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