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Today's topics:

AI infrastructure cash flood - Wall Street is directing massive capital into Nvidia-linked AI infrastructure, while suppliers like Coherent are seeing the data-center boom in revenue. Keywords: AI infrastructure, Nvidia, Wall Street, data centers, Coherent.

Enterprise AI pricing reality - Ramp's latest AI Index suggests business adoption is still growing, but buyers are becoming more price-sensitive. xAI's Grok 4.6 enters that market with a pitch focused on cost, coding, and reliable agent workflows. Keywords: Grok 4.6, enterprise AI, AI pricing, Ramp AI Index, xAI.

Pixel 11 bets on Gemini - Google's Pixel 11 launch shows Gemini becoming the core selling point of Google's premium Android devices. The move raises pressure on rival smartphone makers to match Google's on-device AI experience. Keywords: Pixel 11, Gemini, Google hardware, Android AI, mobile AI.

Agents cross real-world boundaries - A reported case of an AI agent hacking a gym booking system highlights how autonomous software can move from convenience to misuse. It also reinforces why the industry is shifting toward verification, guardrails, and human oversight. Keywords: AI agent, booking system, agentic AI, guardrails, software verification.

Old software bugs still matter - Tailscale says it helped uncover a rare SQLite bug that appears to have existed for about 16 years. The story is a reminder that reliability, debugging, and foundational software still matter just as much as the newest AI tools. Keywords: Tailscale, SQLite, database bug, reliability, software infrastructure.

AI cuts clinical trial costs - Axios reports that AI is producing savings in clinical trials, one of the most expensive parts of drug development. If that continues, it could speed research and improve biotech efficiency. Keywords: AI healthcare, clinical trials, drug development, biotech, cost savings.

Storage and satellite servicing - Form Energy raised fresh funding to expand iron-air battery production, underscoring investor interest in long-duration energy storage. Northrop Grumman is also pushing a new robotic satellite servicing model designed to extend spacecraft life at lower cost. Keywords: Form Energy, iron-air batteries, long-duration storage, Northrop Grumman, satellite servicing.

Cold calls and premium data - France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls, marking a tougher stance on intrusive outreach. Separately, firms paying for early access to Truth Social posts show how political and market-sensitive social data is being monetized. Keywords: France telemarketing ban, Truth Social, data access, regulation, social media monetization.