
Connecting the Dots - 7-7-2025
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On today’s episode of Connecting the Dots, Alex and Morgan untangle three major stories shaping the tech and business landscape: multi-billion dollar acquisitions, high-stakes battles over AI ownership, and the growing audacity of ransomware groups.
Here’s what we covered:
1. CoreWeave’s $9 Billion Power Grab
- CoreWeave is buying Core Scientific in a massive $9 billion all-stock deal.
- The motivation? Beefing up AI data center capacity and locking down reliable power — crucial as AI workloads push global energy demands into uncharted territory.
- We break down what this means for cloud infrastructure, investors, and the future of scaling AI.
2. Huawei vs. GitHub Allegations: Who Really Owns AI?
- Huawei’s AI lab fired back at claims from a GitHub group that its Pangu Pro MoE model plagiarized material from rivals like Alibaba.
- The story highlights the intense IP arms race inside China’s AI ecosystem, where cutting-edge models and accusations of code theft are colliding at full speed.
- We explore why these disputes aren’t just academic — they’re reshaping who leads in AI.
3. DragonForce Hits UK Retailers: Cybercrime Gets Personal
- The ransomware group DragonForce claimed attacks on major UK retailers including M&S, Harrods, and the Co-op.
- Reports suggest this might be tied to a turf war with rival gang RansomHub, underscoring how cybercrime is evolving into sophisticated, brazen power plays.
- We discuss what this means for customer data, business reputations, and the growing market for cyber insurance.
Key Takeaway: Whether it’s AI labs battling over the future of machine intelligence, data centers racing to lock in power deals, or hackers carving up retail targets — today’s stories all show how technology’s biggest moves now hinge on ownership, infrastructure, and raw leverage.
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