AI News Archive: August 4, 2026 — Part 19
Sourced from 500+ daily AI sources, scored by relevance.
- Arista forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on AI-driven networking demand
Arista forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on AI-driven networking demand Reuters
- Caterpillar raises growth forecast as data centre build-out drives new orders, record revenue
Equipment maker booked $9.4-billion in orders in its latest quarter
- Caterpillar lifts 2026 sales forecast on AI buildout
Caterpillar has raised its annual revenue growth forecast after beating second-quarter profit estimates, benefiting from a buildout of AI data centres that has spurred demand for its power-generation and construction equipment.
- Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components
Trump’s FCC is developing a measure to bar US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter devices, sources say The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter components, in the latest sign US authorities are scrambling to respond to the rapid development of AI technology in China . Four people familiar with the matter told Reuters that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which oversees the US telecommunications industry, is developing a measure to bar imports of new Chinese optical transceivers, which allow data to travel over fiber-optic cables at the speed of light within datacenters. Officials hope to publish the measure this year, according to Reuters. Continue reading...
- Trump administration drafts curbs on new Chinese data center components
Trump administration drafts curbs on new Chinese data center components
- Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case
Apple has requested a judge to prevent former employees and OpenAI from using confidential information. The tech giant is suing OpenAI and two ex-employees for trade secret theft. Apple also filed a motion seeking expedited discovery of relevant documents. The lawsuit aims to protect Apple's future hardware innovations from competitors. OpenAI denies any wrongdoing and states they do not want Apple's trade secrets.
- Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case
Apple also filed a concurrent motion seeking expedited discovery, including production of documents relating to the defendants' alleged access of Apple's proprietary and trade secret information
- Apple moves for preliminary injunction in OpenAI trade secrets lawsuit
Apple has filed a request for a preliminary injunction in its ongoing trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI . Without a preliminary injunction, Apple says it will be “irreparably harmed” by the theft of its trade secrets.
- Apple asks judge to bar OpenAI from using alleged trade secrets
Apple asks judge to bar OpenAI from using alleged trade secrets The Mercury News
- White House Whipsaws Silicon Valley (and Itself) Over A.I. Rules
The Trump administration has struggled with how to approach “open source” models, which are freely available to download and favored by Chinese companies.
- The Anti-AI Backlash Against Hank Green, Explained
YouTuber Hank Green sparked fan backlash after admitting to using AI to research videos—here's the controversy, explained.
- ‘I’m mortified’: YouTube star Hank Green apologizes for ChatGPT overuse after fans accuse him of including a prompt by mistake
‘I’m mortified’: YouTube star Hank Green apologizes for ChatGPT overuse after fans accuse him of including a prompt by mistake Fortune
- YouTuber Hank Green Never Let ChatGPT Write a Word, but His Audience Turned on Him Anyway. It’s a Warning For Founders
Green’s ChatGPT snafu happened the same week LinkedIn rolled out a ‘seems like AI slop’ button. Founders should pay close attention to the turning tide on AI in content.
- Legendary Hedge Fund Investor Ray Dalio Warns the AI Bubble Could Burst
The Bridgewater founder says today’s AI frenzy is beginning to resemble the speculative booms that preceded the crashes of 1929 and 2000.