AI companies are tightening token limits. The last one to blink may win

Hermes Agent, the open-source self-improving AI agent from Nous Research, has overtaken OpenClaw to claim the #1 position on OpenRouter's global daily token rankings as of May 10, 2026 — generating 224 billion daily tokens versus OpenClaw's 186 billion. The milestone places a Nous Research project ahead of an OpenAI-sponsored platform in real-world daily inference volume, just three months after launch. The post OpenClaw vs Hermes Agent: Why Nous Research’s Self-Improving Agent Now Leads OpenRouter’s Global Rankings appeared first on MarkTechPost.

On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, we discussed what xAI's deal with Anthropic might mean for parent company SpaceX.

The trial highlights the ethical and strategic tensions in AI development, impacting future governance and collaboration in the tech industry. The post Elon Musk and OpenAI executives face intense questioning in high-stakes trial appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The awards come as the first class to have ChatGPT access for all four years of college is about to graduate.

The post Nvidia Crosses $40 Billion in AI Investments, Expanding Equity Bets Across Supply Chain appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR: Nvidia has crossed $40 billion in investment commitments in 2026, targeting firms across the AI supply chain. A $30 billion bet on OpenAI stands as Nvidia’s single largest investment, deepening a decade-long partnership. Deals with Corning and IREN tie optical manufacturing and data center capacity directly to Nvidia’s hardware ecosystem. Analysts warn that neocloud investments may be pre-funding GPU purchases, raising questions about organic AI demand. Nvidia has surpassed $40 billion in investment commitments in 2026, backing companies across the AI infrastructure stack. The chipmaker recently agreed to invest up to $3.2 billion in glass maker Corning and $2.1 billion in data center operator IREN. These deals reflect a broader strategy of financing the AI supply chain while securing commercial partnerships. Analysts see both promise and risk in N

OpenAI has crossed $25bn in annualized revenue and is actively preparing its OpenAI IPO for as early as the fourth quarter of 2026. OpenAI has crossed $25bn in annualized revenue and is preparing its OpenAI IPO for as early as…

Anthropic raise talks are targeting a $900bn valuation and up to $50bn in fresh capital, sources told the Financial Times. Anthropic raise talks are targeting a $900bn valuation and up to $50bn in fresh capital, sources told the Financial Times.…

In the second week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk’s motivations for bringing the suit were under scrutiny. Last week, Musk took the stand, alleging that OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman had deceived him into donating $38 million to the company. He claimed that they’d promised to maintain…