Artur Ślesik

Artur Ślesik is a technology and financial markets journalist at Bez-kabli.pl, covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, technology stocks and emerging innovations. A graduate of Warsaw University of Technology, he combines a technical background with market analysis to explain how new technologies are shaping industries, businesses and investment trends worldwide.

Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production
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Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production

Amazon is gearing up to roll out new AI tools at Amazon MGM Studios aimed at accelerating movie and TV production, under the leadership of veteran exec Albert Cheng. The company will launch a closed beta with select partners in March, with plans to reveal the initial results by May. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/amazon-plans-use-ai-speed-up-tv-film-production-2026-02-04/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The push arrives as studios and streamers grapple with rising production costs that threaten to cut the number of projects they approve. Meanwhile, AI is sparking tension in Hollywood, with workers concerned automation might shrink crews and change creative roles.
February 4, 2026
Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI bet: Huang talks IPO as $100B fundraise takes shape
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Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI bet: Huang talks IPO as $100B fundraise takes shape

Nvidia is nearing a deal to invest roughly $20 billion in OpenAI as part of the ChatGPT maker’s latest funding round, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. OpenAI is looking to raise up to $100 billion in the round, valuing it at about $830 billion, Reuters has reported, and the talks are not final. Bloomberg reported Nvidia’s contribution is close to being completed and would be the chipmaker’s single biggest investment in the ChatGPT developer, though the terms could still change. In a funding round — a private fundraising where investors buy a stake — that size matters because it signals how much cash the AI build-out is still pulling in.
February 4, 2026
Robot Dog Climbs Mount Etna to Sniff Volcanic Gases — Here’s What It Found
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Robot Dog Climbs Mount Etna to Sniff Volcanic Gases — Here’s What It Found

ETH Zurich researchers deployed a four-legged robot “dog” on the slopes of Italy’s Mount Etna to autonomously detect gases that hint at shifts in volcanic activity. The goal: cut down on the dangers for humans venturing into risky areas. Volcano research is often a trade-off: the most accurate readings usually come from the harshest spots. Approaching vents means dealing with loose rocks, dust, and intense heat—and conditions can shift rapidly.
February 4, 2026
ElevenLabs snags $500 million at $11 billion valuation in Sequoia-led Series D
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ElevenLabs snags $500 million at $11 billion valuation in Sequoia-led Series D

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026, 10:15 a.m. Voice-cloning AI startup ElevenLabs has reached an $11 billion valuation after closing a $500 million funding round, according to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. The Series D round was led by Sequoia Capital, the report stated.https://www.reuters.com/technology/elevenlabs-raises-500-million-11-billion-valuation-wsj-reports-2026-02-04/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
February 4, 2026
Waymo and Tesla tell Congress: Act now on self-driving cars — or China sets the rules
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Waymo and Tesla tell Congress: Act now on self-driving cars — or China sets the rules

Lawmakers in the U.S., alongside executives from Alphabet’s Waymo and Tesla, plan to push Congress on Wednesday to revive stalled legislation aimed at accelerating self-driving car deployment. They warned that China could pull ahead if Washington delays further. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-lawmakers-waymo-tesla-urge-congress-take-action-speed-deployment-self-driving-2026-02-04/ Timing couldn't be more awkward. Robotaxis—ride-hailing without a human driver—are rolling out in more U.S. cities, yet federal regulations still mostly expect a human behind the wheel with pedals and a steering wheel.
February 4, 2026
ChatGPT outage hits thousands as OpenAI rolls out fixes and logs more glitches
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ChatGPT outage hits thousands as OpenAI rolls out fixes and logs more glitches

ChatGPT was back online Tuesday following a short outage that triggered thousands of complaints from U.S. users, according to outage tracker Downdetector. OpenAI confirmed it pinpointed the issue and implemented fixes to resolve it. https://www.reuters.com/technology/chatgpt-down-thousands-users-us-downdetector-shows-2026-02-03/ The disruption hits hard since ChatGPT is now a daily staple for workers, students, and developers. Even brief outages can halt customer support, coding projects, and routine writing tasks.
February 4, 2026
Texas Instruments’ $7.5 Billion Silicon Labs Buyout: What the Chip Deal Changes
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Texas Instruments’ $7.5 Billion Silicon Labs Buyout: What the Chip Deal Changes

Texas Instruments on Wednesday struck a deal to buy Silicon Laboratories for roughly $7.5 billion in cash, aiming to strengthen its foothold in connectivity chips for industrial and consumer devices. The offer of $231 per share represents a roughly 69% premium over Silicon Labs’ last unaffected closing price on Tuesday. Shares of Silicon Labs surged in premarket trading, while TI’s stock dipped. This deal marks TI’s largest since its $6.5 billion acquisition of National Semiconductor back in 2011. It comes as chipmakers look to expand beyond the red-hot AI sector. By snapping up Silicon Labs, TI boosts its standing in the Internet-of-things space—covering everything from smart home gadgets to factory sensors—where demand tends to be steadier than the typical tech
February 4, 2026
U.S. senators roll out ‘SCAM Act’ to curb scam ads on Facebook and other social platforms
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U.S. senators roll out ‘SCAM Act’ to curb scam ads on Facebook and other social platforms

On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego and Bernie Moreno unveiled a bill aimed at making social media platforms vet their advertisers. The move targets companies that earn from digital ads but allow scammers to slip through. The Federal Trade Commission, together with state attorneys general, would be responsible for enforcement. Lawmakers are intensifying pressure on platforms over fraud spreading through paid ads, not just user posts. A press release about the bill cited Reuters, revealing Meta Platforms expects around 10% of its 2024 revenue—about $16 billion—to come from ads promoting scams and other illegal products, according to internal documents.
February 4, 2026
AMD shares slide after 2026 forecast flags slower quarter, reviving Nvidia doubts
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AMD shares slide after 2026 forecast flags slower quarter, reviving Nvidia doubts

Shares of Advanced Micro Devices dropped almost 7% in premarket trading Wednesday after the company’s first-quarter sales forecast showed a decline from the previous quarter, raising fresh questions about how fast it can close the gap with Nvidia in AI chips. This reaction is crucial since the AI rally has made investors quick to punish even slight signs of slowing growth. Chipmakers and server suppliers are valued based on expectations of strong data-center demand, with forecasts now carrying more weight than past earnings beats.
February 4, 2026
Alphabet eyes massive Bengaluru office expansion as U.S. tightens H-1B visas
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Alphabet eyes massive Bengaluru office expansion as U.S. tightens H-1B visas

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is planning a significant boost to its presence in India, potentially adding workspace for up to 20,000 staff in Bengaluru, Bloomberg News revealed Tuesday. The company has already leased one office tower and secured options on two additional buildings at Alembic City in Whitefield, covering around 2.4 million square feet, the report noted. The first tower should welcome employees within months, with the other two expected to be completed next year. Timing is critical. Companies face increased scrutiny over H-1B visas—used to bring in skilled foreign workers—while the Trump administration considers new taxes on outsourced labor, the report states. Donald Trump has pushed the cost of new H-1B visa applications sharply higher, from the previous $2,000–$5,000
February 3, 2026
Netflix warns Germany could get subtitles-only as voice actors boycott AI contract clause
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Netflix warns Germany could get subtitles-only as voice actors boycott AI contract clause

German voice actors have launched a grassroots boycott of Netflix over a new contract clause that would allow their recordings to be used to train artificial intelligence systems. Anna-Sophia Lumpe, who chairs the Verband Deutscher Sprecher, said Netflix warned it could show some titles in Germany “with German subtitles” if the boycott persists, adding “our efforts and the efforts of the voice actors are generating a response”. A Netflix spokesperson confirmed the letter and said the company is taking the concerns seriously; the VDS, which represents around 600 members, said the contracts introduced at the start of the year do not spell out whether actors would be paid for AI training, even as demand for dubbing has grown with international
February 3, 2026
Western Digital adds a $4B buyback as AI servers squeeze memory supply
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Western Digital adds a $4B buyback as AI servers squeeze memory supply

San Jose, California, Feb 3, 2026, 11:22 Western Digital announced Tuesday that its board has greenlit an extra $4 billion for share buybacks, driven by soaring demand for its memory chips in AI servers. The stock has jumped 57% so far this year, following a more than threefold gain in 2025. With around $484 million left from a previous $2 billion buyback plan, the move comes amid a global chip shortage that's boosting prices and extending lead times. Just last week, the company projected fiscal third-quarter revenue and profits above analyst forecasts, fueled by strong demand for hard drives and flash storage from AI server customers.
February 3, 2026
SpaceX halts Falcon 9 launches after Starlink flight hits second-stage snag
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SpaceX halts Falcon 9 launches after Starlink flight hits second-stage snag

SpaceX has grounded flights of its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem hit the vehicle's second stage following a Starlink launch on Monday, the company said. The mission deployed 25 satellites, but the upper stage later suffered an “off-nominal condition” while preparing for a planned deorbit, and SpaceX said it was reviewing data “to determine root cause and corrective actions before returning to flight.” Falcon 9 flew 165 times in 2025; SpaceX gave no return-to-flight timetable, and an Federal Aviation Administration spokesman was furloughed amid the U.S. government shutdown, while the rocket’s last failure came in 2024 — its first since 2016 — during another Starlink mission. That pause matters because Falcon 9 has become the backbone of SpaceX’s launch
February 3, 2026
Germany’s $41 billion military space splurge: lasers, spy satellites and 100+ secure comms satellites
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Germany’s $41 billion military space splurge: lasers, spy satellites and 100+ secure comms satellites

Germany is weighing investments ranging from spy satellites and space planes to lasers under a 35 billion euro military space spending plan aimed at countering what it sees as growing threats from Russia and China in orbit, the commander of its space command said. https://www.reuters.com/science/germany-eyes-lasers-spy-satellites-military-space-spending-splurge-2026-02-03/ The push matters because Berlin is treating space less like a support function and more like a place where wars can be won or lost. Major General Michael Traut said the environment above the Earth has become “sharply more contested” since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
February 3, 2026
Anthropic AI legal plug-in batters Relx, Wolters Kluwer as software and ad stocks slide
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Anthropic AI legal plug-in batters Relx, Wolters Kluwer as software and ad stocks slide

A selloff in European software, data and advertising shares deepened on Tuesday after Anthropic rolled out a legal plug-in — an add-on — for its Claude chatbot, reviving fears that fast-improving AI could eat into businesses once seen as winners from the technology. The slide also dragged several U.S. software names lower in early trading. https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ai-concerns-pummel-european-software-stocks-2026-02-03/ Investors have leaned on these companies for years because they sell information, tools or services that help clients make decisions, and that looks like a natural fit with AI. The new shift is that generative AI — systems that can draft text or code from a prompt — is starting to do more of the work directly.
February 3, 2026
OpenAI eyes faster ChatGPT chips as it weighs Nvidia alternatives and $100B talks drag
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OpenAI eyes faster ChatGPT chips as it weighs Nvidia alternatives and $100B talks drag

San Francisco, 09:12 PST, February 3, 2026 OpenAI is exploring alternatives to some of Nvidia’s newest AI chips as it pushes for faster performance in products like ChatGPT, according to eight sources familiar with the situation. This move could complicate ongoing discussions about a significant Nvidia investment in the startup. https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-is-unsatisfied-with-some-nvidia-chips-looking-alternatives-sources-say-2026-02-02/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
February 3, 2026
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