Anthropic–SpaceX Compute Deal
According to WIRED, “Anthropic Gets in Bed With SpaceX as the AI Race Turns Weird”, the companies struck an agreement for Anthropic to use xAI’s Colossus 1 supercomputer to expand Claude’s capacity, underscoring the industry rush for high‑scale COMPUTE. [WIRED](https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-spacex-compute-deal-colossus/) ([wired.com](https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-spacex-compute-deal-colossus/))
MediaTek Opens AI Data Center
According to Taipei Times, “MediaTek launches AI data center”, the chipmaker activated a new Miaoli R&D facility built on an Nvidia DGX SuperPOD to support model training and inference, spotlighting Taiwan’s push into energy‑efficient SUPERPOD compute. [Taipei Times](https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2026/05/08/2003856938) ([taipeitimes.com](https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2026/05/08/2003856938))
EU Backs UK Quantum Startup
According to Bloomberg, “EU Startup Fund Makes First Bet With $160 Million Round in UK’s Quantum Motion”, the EU‑backed Kembara led a $160M Series C for Quantum Motion as Europe doubles down on silicon‑chip QUANTUM computing capacity and commercialization. [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/eu-startup-fund-makes-first-bet-with-160-million-round-in-uk-s-quantum-motion) ([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-07/eu-startup-fund-makes-first-bet-with-160-million-round-in-uk-s-quantum-motion))
Jobless claims tick up
According to AP News, “US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds,” the Labor Department said initial filings rose to 200,000 for the week ending May 2 — a reminder unemployment remains subdued even as inflation and geopolitical risks persist. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/unemployment-benefits-jobless-claims-layoffs-labor-3911f6ccb17ec427f2db013daf4570e5)
Markets hit records
According to AP News, “Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations,” as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set highs on easing crude and stronger-than-expected earnings, though Iran-related risks continue to temper investor sentiment. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-trump-oil-iran-e1c194b5266c4eb58dc993cc4a9f9b50)
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