Brian covers major funding rounds in energy and automation, starting with Brookfield closing a $20B energy fund and Chevron acquiring Hess for $55B. OpenAI is designing custom AI chips with Broadcom, plus Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to let shoppers buy products directly within ChatGPT, signaling the rise of agentic retail. Other highlights include Wayve's $2B autonomous driving raise, ABB selling its robotics division to SoftBank, and OpenAI's plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT for verified adults. Finally, the Fed may stop tightening its balance sheet soon.
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