Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is on the verge of acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 bn, which would mark Alphabet’s largest acquisition to date. The majority of the payment is expected to be in cash, and the deal could be finalized soon, as reported by Reuters. Wiz, initially established in Israel and now headquartered …
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Apple is reportedly in talks with Meta about a potential partnership involving AI, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Sunday, June 23. The discussions between the iPhone maker and the social media giant center around incorporating Meta’s AI model into Apple’s newly launched Apple Intelligence. This move could significantly benefit …
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In a landmark general election, Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has clinched nearly two-thirds of the seats in the UK Parliament’s 650-seat House of Commons, marking an end to 14 years of Conservative rule. The election results, described as historic, reveal significant shifts in the political landscape. Key Highlights from the Election Results: A Decisive Defeat …
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Nexperia, a leading global producer of fundamental semiconductors like diodes and transistors, announced on June 27 a $200 million investment to enhance capacity at its primary manufacturing site in Hamburg, Germany. This investment, made by the Dutch-headquartered Nexperia, which is owned by Chinese electronics company WingTech, stands out as a rare instance of a semiconductor …
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Following a debate with Donald Trump, some Democrats are expressing doubts about Joe Biden’s bid for the 2024 US Presidential Election. Elaine Kamarck of the Brookings Institution mentioned to Reuters that replacing Biden would be a complex task. Currently, the Democratic Party does not have a clear backup plan for replacing Biden as their 2024 …
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Canadian AI startup Cohere has successfully obtained $450 million in funding. The investment comes from returning backers like Nvidia and Salesforce Ventures, along with new supporters such as Cisco and PSP Investments, a Canadian pension fund, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. This investment completes the initial phase of Cohere’s extensive fundraising …
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Japan’s SoftBank Group plans to enhance its power generation operations, primarily in the United States, to support global generative artificial intelligence projects, founder Masayoshi Son announced in June 2024. SB Energy, backed by SoftBank Group, focuses on developing and running renewable energy projects across the United States. Son also indicated that the group would be …
Meta has introduced a new AI-powered advertising program on WhatsApp, aiming to generate revenue from the widely-used messaging platform, the company revealed during a conference in Brazil on Thursday. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, unveiled the new features through a video presentation at the event. This development represents a significant pivot for WhatsApp, which is …
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced to investors his intention to construct a supercomputer, referred to as the ‘gigafactory of compute,’ aimed at advancing the capabilities of his AI venture, xAI, according to a report by an industry news source on May 25, 2024. Musk’s ambitious plan involves assembling a system using 100,000 Nvidia chips. …
According to a panel of leading experts, including two pioneers of AI often referred to as the “godfathers” of the field, the world is not adequately prepared for advancements in artificial intelligence. They criticize the lack of substantial regulatory progress by governments. The experts argue that the move towards autonomous systems by technology companies could …
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