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#france
www.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

France is aiming to become a global AI superpower but not without help from U.S. Big Tech

France positioning as an AI superpower on the global stage. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
1 month ago
France politics

'3,000 new jobs': Microsoft and Amazon to invest billions in France

France attracts major investments from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy.
Tech companies view France as a key player in carbon-free energy markets and strategic location for infrastructure development. [ more ]
www.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

France is aiming to become a global AI superpower but not without help from U.S. Big Tech

France positioning as an AI superpower on the global stage. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
1 month ago
France politics

'3,000 new jobs': Microsoft and Amazon to invest billions in France

France attracts major investments from tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and renewable energy.
Tech companies view France as a key player in carbon-free energy markets and strategic location for infrastructure development. [ more ]
morefrance
#bitcoin-mining
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Tether Buys $100M Worth of Bitdeer Shares With Option to Purchase $50M More

Bitdeer raised $100 million in a private placement, potentially reaching $150 million when fully exercised. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Coal Miner Alliance Resource Dabbles In Crypto Mining, Mines 425 BTC

Alliance Resources mined 425 BTC using excess power, valuing it at $30 million [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Tether Buys $100M Worth of Bitdeer Shares With Option to Purchase $50M More

Bitdeer raised $100 million in a private placement, potentially reaching $150 million when fully exercised. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Coal Miner Alliance Resource Dabbles In Crypto Mining, Mines 425 BTC

Alliance Resources mined 425 BTC using excess power, valuing it at $30 million [ more ]
morebitcoin-mining
#ai-development
Axios
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Musk wagers that bigger AI is better AI

OpenAI is making significant progress with cutting-edge models like GPT-5, but there's uncertainty about the sustainability of this progress amidst the high stakes and investments in AI development. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Big Tech Companies Were Investors in Smaller AI Labs. Now They're Rivals

Amazon and Microsoft investing in smaller technology companies for AI models [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon CEO: "We're deeply investing" in generative AI

Amazon is heavily investing in generative AI across three layers: model training, data customization, and consumer AI applications.
Managing costs in AI development, from infrastructure to salaries, is crucial for companies seeking to drive growth and innovation. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Musk wagers that bigger AI is better AI

OpenAI is making significant progress with cutting-edge models like GPT-5, but there's uncertainty about the sustainability of this progress amidst the high stakes and investments in AI development. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Big Tech Companies Were Investors in Smaller AI Labs. Now They're Rivals

Amazon and Microsoft investing in smaller technology companies for AI models [ more ]
Axios
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon CEO: "We're deeply investing" in generative AI

Amazon is heavily investing in generative AI across three layers: model training, data customization, and consumer AI applications.
Managing costs in AI development, from infrastructure to salaries, is crucial for companies seeking to drive growth and innovation. [ more ]
moreai-development
#artificial-intelligence
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Highly Anticipated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reveal Could Be Only 14 Days Away. Should You Buy the Stock Now? | The Motley Fool

Apple is gearing up to make a significant AI announcement at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Musk's A.I. Firm Raises $6 Billion in Race with Rivals

xAI raised $6 billion to advance AI technology and products, bridging funding gap with competitors. Major tech companies heavily investing in AI research and development. [ more ]
PYMNTS.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Big Tech Companies Highlight Benefits of AI at European Event

AI can positively impact economies and communities when used responsibly. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Business

Testing the Nvidia Boom

Nvidia is a key player in the stock market rally driven by artificial intelligence investments. [ more ]
Indiatvnews
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

94 per cent Indian professionals use AI, believing it saves time: Report

94% of Indian professionals use AI, believing it saves time. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's heavy bet on AI pays off as it beats expectations in second quarter

Microsoft's heavy investments in artificial intelligence and gaming have led to better-than-expected profits in the second quarter. [ more ]
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Apple's Highly Anticipated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reveal Could Be Only 14 Days Away. Should You Buy the Stock Now? | The Motley Fool

Apple is gearing up to make a significant AI announcement at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Musk's A.I. Firm Raises $6 Billion in Race with Rivals

xAI raised $6 billion to advance AI technology and products, bridging funding gap with competitors. Major tech companies heavily investing in AI research and development. [ more ]
PYMNTS.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Big Tech Companies Highlight Benefits of AI at European Event

AI can positively impact economies and communities when used responsibly. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Business

Testing the Nvidia Boom

Nvidia is a key player in the stock market rally driven by artificial intelligence investments. [ more ]
Indiatvnews
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

94 per cent Indian professionals use AI, believing it saves time: Report

94% of Indian professionals use AI, believing it saves time. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft's heavy bet on AI pays off as it beats expectations in second quarter

Microsoft's heavy investments in artificial intelligence and gaming have led to better-than-expected profits in the second quarter. [ more ]
moreartificial-intelligence
www.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London

London Zoo's future secured with new leasehold bill

London Zoo's leasehold extended from 60 to 150 years for improved planning and investments. [ more ]
#venture-capital
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
European startups

Harlem Capital is raising a $150 million fund | TechCrunch

Harlem Capital is raising a $150 million fund, aiming to support diverse founders and back talented, underrepresented communities. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

NBA champion Kyle Kuzma looks to bring his team mentality to Scrum Ventures | TechCrunch

Kyle Kuzma transitions to a venture fund adviser at Scrum Ventures, focusing on sports and entertainment tech investments. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

Notable Capital's Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds | TechCrunch

Down rounds can make sense in the long term, focusing on generating a big outcome at the end rather than temporary valuation fluctuations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Marketing

How an Obscure Chinese Real Estate Start-Up Paved the Way to TikTok

Investments in Chinese startups can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as Susquehanna's involvement in the founding of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Venture Capital Fundraising Jumped Over 50% in March Amid Rally

Over 52% increase in VC investments in crypto projects in March
Majority of capital went into crypto infrastructure and DeFi projects [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Robinhood's new Gold Card, BaaS challenges and the tiny startup that caught Stripe's eye | TechCrunch

Robinhood launched a new Gold Card with 3% cash back and 5% APY on savings.
BaaS startups like Synctera faced challenges with layoffs; FDIC consent orders issued to banks for fintech compliance. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
European startups

Harlem Capital is raising a $150 million fund | TechCrunch

Harlem Capital is raising a $150 million fund, aiming to support diverse founders and back talented, underrepresented communities. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

NBA champion Kyle Kuzma looks to bring his team mentality to Scrum Ventures | TechCrunch

Kyle Kuzma transitions to a venture fund adviser at Scrum Ventures, focusing on sports and entertainment tech investments. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

Notable Capital's Hans Tung on the state of VC and the upside to down rounds | TechCrunch

Down rounds can make sense in the long term, focusing on generating a big outcome at the end rather than temporary valuation fluctuations. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Marketing

How an Obscure Chinese Real Estate Start-Up Paved the Way to TikTok

Investments in Chinese startups can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as Susquehanna's involvement in the founding of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Venture Capital Fundraising Jumped Over 50% in March Amid Rally

Over 52% increase in VC investments in crypto projects in March
Majority of capital went into crypto infrastructure and DeFi projects [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Robinhood's new Gold Card, BaaS challenges and the tiny startup that caught Stripe's eye | TechCrunch

Robinhood launched a new Gold Card with 3% cash back and 5% APY on savings.
BaaS startups like Synctera faced challenges with layoffs; FDIC consent orders issued to banks for fintech compliance. [ more ]
moreventure-capital
#google
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Google could cut funding to more US news publishers

Google threatens to cut investments in California news outlets due to potential tax for selling user data, impacting their support for newsrooms nationwide. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Scoop: Google threatens to pause Google News Initiative funding in U.S.

Google is warning that new California bills could impact its investments in news industry nationwide. [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Google could cut funding to more US news publishers

Google threatens to cut investments in California news outlets due to potential tax for selling user data, impacting their support for newsrooms nationwide. [ more ]
Axios
3 weeks ago
Media industry

Scoop: Google threatens to pause Google News Initiative funding in U.S.

Google is warning that new California bills could impact its investments in news industry nationwide. [ more ]
moregoogle
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Data science

Hydrolix seeks to make storing log data faster and cheaper | TechCrunch

Hydrolix founders identified industry-wide log data storage cost problem and launched a platform addressing the issue, experiencing substantial revenue growth and securing new investments. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Steven Cohen's Point72 Also an Owner of Bitcoin Via Spot ETFs

Hedge funds like Point72 are investing in the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and other spot bitcoin ETFs for various reasons. [ more ]
#chelsea
www.caughtoffside.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

"We are investing" - Todd Boehly hits back at criticism of Chelsea's spending

Chelsea under Todd Boehly has significantly increased spending on players, breaking transfer records and facing criticism for aggressive acquisitions. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Graeme Souness SAVAGES Todd Boehly and says US billionaire has 'done damage' at Chelsea

Chelsea have spent over 1 billion on player transfers since Todd Boehly purchased the club from Roman Abramovich.
Pundit Graeme Souness believes Chelsea have spent too much money on good players, not top players. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
6 months ago
Chelsea

Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano names the 110m duo who could make a huge difference for Chelsea

Chelsea's disappointing start to the season can be partly attributed to injuries to key players.
Investments in injured players like Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia have not yet paid off for Chelsea. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
1 month ago
Chelsea

"We are investing" - Todd Boehly hits back at criticism of Chelsea's spending

Chelsea under Todd Boehly has significantly increased spending on players, breaking transfer records and facing criticism for aggressive acquisitions. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Graeme Souness SAVAGES Todd Boehly and says US billionaire has 'done damage' at Chelsea

Chelsea have spent over 1 billion on player transfers since Todd Boehly purchased the club from Roman Abramovich.
Pundit Graeme Souness believes Chelsea have spent too much money on good players, not top players. [ more ]
www.caughtoffside.com
6 months ago
Chelsea

Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano names the 110m duo who could make a huge difference for Chelsea

Chelsea's disappointing start to the season can be partly attributed to injuries to key players.
Investments in injured players like Christopher Nkunku and Romeo Lavia have not yet paid off for Chelsea. [ more ]
morechelsea
#meme-coins
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Lido Backers vs EigenLayer

Meme coins are being considered as an investable asset class, with a growing industry promoting them. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana Crypto Presale 'Slothana' Raises $6 Million - SLOTH Meme Coin Review

1. Slothana raised $6M in a week post-launch.
2. Slothana aims to be a popular meme coin on Solana, using a simplified presale model and sloth character for crypto trading symbolism. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Lido Backers vs EigenLayer

Meme coins are being considered as an investable asset class, with a growing industry promoting them. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana Crypto Presale 'Slothana' Raises $6 Million - SLOTH Meme Coin Review

1. Slothana raised $6M in a week post-launch.
2. Slothana aims to be a popular meme coin on Solana, using a simplified presale model and sloth character for crypto trading symbolism. [ more ]
morememe-coins
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Despite Billions in Investments, Biden Trails in Arizona and Georgia

President Biden's economic policies have led to significant investments in Arizona and Georgia, but have not boosted his political support in these states. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
DevOps

Alkira connects with $100M for a solution that connects your clouds | TechCrunch

Enterprise startups are gaining traction for tools to manage cloud usage. [ more ]
#entrepreneurship
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Paris-based VC firm Blisce launches climate tech fund with a target of $160M | TechCrunch

Blisce launches a €150 million fund dedicated to climate tech, hiring Pierre-Edouard Berion as lead investor and Lucie Basch as venture partner. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
JavaScript

Experts Say Use This Formula to Earn Your First Million | Entrepreneur

Having a million dollars is not an end goal but should prompt strategic thinking about true value and investment thresholds. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

Paris-based VC firm Blisce launches climate tech fund with a target of $160M | TechCrunch

Blisce launches a €150 million fund dedicated to climate tech, hiring Pierre-Edouard Berion as lead investor and Lucie Basch as venture partner. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
1 month ago
JavaScript

Experts Say Use This Formula to Earn Your First Million | Entrepreneur

Having a million dollars is not an end goal but should prompt strategic thinking about true value and investment thresholds. [ more ]
moreentrepreneurship
time.com
1 month ago
Business

The Cost of the Gulf's Booming Business in Africa

African leaders seek investments from Gulf states like Saudi Arabia for aid and loans opportunities. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Europe news

China's Xi meets Orban in Hungary DW 05/09/2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary, discussing further investments and cooperation, amid discussions on Russia's war in Ukraine. [ more ]
The Economic Times
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI boom set to fuel data centre deals in Asia this year

The AI boom in Asia Pacific is driving significant M&A and investment activities in data centers. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Inside Boston's AI problem as companies flee to San Francisco

Boston struggles to retain AI talent, with founders leaving for the Bay Area. [ more ]
#bitcoin
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Fidelity: Pension Funds Exploring Bitcoin Investments on ETF Approval

Pension funds are beginning to explore investing in Bitcoin, driven by the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

MicroStrategy Q1 Operating Loss of $53.1M After Bitcoin Holdings Impairment Charge of $191.6M

MicroStrategy reported a net operating loss due to a digital asset impairment charge in Q1 despite the significant increase in bitcoin's value. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

El Salvador gained $84M from Bitcoin holdings

El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings have yielded $84 million profit.
The country's Bitcoin treasury value increased by 69% due to the cryptocurrency's 250% appreciation. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Surge Sees Crypto Trading Volumes Exceed the Stock Market in South Korea

Crypto exchanges in Korea surpassed stock trading volume.
Koreans prefer altcoins over major assets like BTC or ETH. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Worldcoin, The Graph and Filecoin Finish the Week on Top

AI-related altcoins saw significant gains, with SingularityNET and Worldcoin surging around 90% and Filecoin and the Graph rallying over 40%.
Reddit disclosed investments in bitcoin and ether as it filed to go public, making it one of the few companies directly buying digital assets like MicroStrategy and Tesla. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Bitcoin Bet Tops $4B in Profit

MicroStrategy's bitcoin holdings have surpassed $10 billion, with a profit of over $4 billion.
Bitcoin's price rally and the listing of spot bitcoin ETFs have contributed to MicroStrategy's increasing profits. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Fidelity: Pension Funds Exploring Bitcoin Investments on ETF Approval

Pension funds are beginning to explore investing in Bitcoin, driven by the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

MicroStrategy Q1 Operating Loss of $53.1M After Bitcoin Holdings Impairment Charge of $191.6M

MicroStrategy reported a net operating loss due to a digital asset impairment charge in Q1 despite the significant increase in bitcoin's value. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

El Salvador gained $84M from Bitcoin holdings

El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings have yielded $84 million profit.
The country's Bitcoin treasury value increased by 69% due to the cryptocurrency's 250% appreciation. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Surge Sees Crypto Trading Volumes Exceed the Stock Market in South Korea

Crypto exchanges in Korea surpassed stock trading volume.
Koreans prefer altcoins over major assets like BTC or ETH. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Worldcoin, The Graph and Filecoin Finish the Week on Top

AI-related altcoins saw significant gains, with SingularityNET and Worldcoin surging around 90% and Filecoin and the Graph rallying over 40%.
Reddit disclosed investments in bitcoin and ether as it filed to go public, making it one of the few companies directly buying digital assets like MicroStrategy and Tesla. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Bitcoin Bet Tops $4B in Profit

MicroStrategy's bitcoin holdings have surpassed $10 billion, with a profit of over $4 billion.
Bitcoin's price rally and the listing of spot bitcoin ETFs have contributed to MicroStrategy's increasing profits. [ more ]
morebitcoin
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Tech industry

In the Past 3 Years, Meta Platforms Lost $42 Billion in This Under-the-Radar Segment. Should You Still Buy the Unstoppable "Magnificent Seven" Stock? | The Motley Fool

Investors concerned about Meta Platforms' heavy investments into Reality Labs, leading to significant losses in a less-known segment. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 month ago
Cars

LG Energy Solution cuts investments after weak earnings

LG Energy Solution cutting investments due to slow EV sales growth. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

OpenAI Startup Fund quietly raises $15M | TechCrunch

OpenAI Startup Fund quietly closed a $15 million tranche, managed by Ian Hathaway, using SPVs for investments in AI-related startups. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Cars

Do massive EV subsidies make sense while the industry struggles to grow? | CBC News

Enormous investments in EV technology in Canada and the U.S. setting ambitious goals for zero-emission vehicles. [ more ]
Digiday
1 month ago
Marketing

Speculation continues to swirl over a possible WPP breakup

WPP reported Q1 revenue decrease, prompting speculation on a potential breakup or removal from public markets. [ more ]
#ai-advancements
Medium
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19th

AI systems are approaching or surpassing human abilities, AI in forensic science is set to transform criminal investigations, Google and Microsoft make significant investments in AI. [ more ]
Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19th

AI systems near human abilities; AI transforming forensic science; Major investments in AI companies. [ more ]
Medium
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of March 29th

BrainBox AI introduces ARIA, a generative AI Building Assistant for a greener future.
Significant investments and advancements in AI are shaping various industries like AI, movie-making, and wildfire management. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19th

AI systems are approaching or surpassing human abilities, AI in forensic science is set to transform criminal investigations, Google and Microsoft make significant investments in AI. [ more ]
Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19th

AI systems near human abilities; AI transforming forensic science; Major investments in AI companies. [ more ]
Medium
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of March 29th

BrainBox AI introduces ARIA, a generative AI Building Assistant for a greener future.
Significant investments and advancements in AI are shaping various industries like AI, movie-making, and wildfire management. [ more ]
moreai-advancements
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Apple

Warren Buffett Has Over $10 Billion Invested in 7 Stocks. Here's the Best Stock to Buy Right Now, According to Wall Street. | The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds significant stakes in major companies like Apple, Bank of America, American Express, Coca-Cola, and Chevron. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers' Owners Eyeing Success in Women's Sports Ventures

Billie Jean King's influence on women's sports and investments in multiple women's teams are significant. [ more ]
TechRepublic
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Top 10 Business Ideas for Beginners | TechRepublic

Business idea guide includes tech trends and profitable ideas for beginners. [ more ]
#tech-giants
Theregister
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft invests $1.5B in UAE AI outfit G42

Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in G42 for AI solutions in Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Tech giants continue AI advancements despite regulatory efforts by lawmakers worldwide. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Big tech's cloud oligopoly risks AI market concentration | Computer Weekly

Tech giants' growing influence over AI startups concerns competition authorities in the US and UK. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Business

The F.T.C. Takes on A.I. Deals

The FTC is scrutinizing tech giants' investments in AI start-ups to assess their impact on competition.
The investigation raises questions about the ability of start-ups to raise capital. [ more ]
Theregister
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft invests $1.5B in UAE AI outfit G42

Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in G42 for AI solutions in Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Tech giants continue AI advancements despite regulatory efforts by lawmakers worldwide. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Big tech's cloud oligopoly risks AI market concentration | Computer Weekly

Tech giants' growing influence over AI startups concerns competition authorities in the US and UK. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Business

The F.T.C. Takes on A.I. Deals

The FTC is scrutinizing tech giants' investments in AI start-ups to assess their impact on competition.
The investigation raises questions about the ability of start-ups to raise capital. [ more ]
moretech-giants
#technology
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI is coming for healthcare, and not everyone's thrilled | TechCrunch

Some experts believe generative AI in healthcare may not be ready for widespread adoption due to mixed opinions from professionals and patients. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

What else could be in the Budget as National Insurance cut expected

Chancellor expected to reduce National Insurance Contributions by 2p.
Government announcing investments in technology, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI is coming for healthcare, and not everyone's thrilled | TechCrunch

Some experts believe generative AI in healthcare may not be ready for widespread adoption due to mixed opinions from professionals and patients. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

What else could be in the Budget as National Insurance cut expected

Chancellor expected to reduce National Insurance Contributions by 2p.
Government announcing investments in technology, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. [ more ]
moretechnology
Axios
2 months ago
Venture

If TikTok goes away, that's not good for public pension funds

State and local retirement funds have indirect investments in ByteDance through private equity holdings.
The ByteDance investments are relatively small, well under 1% of each pension fund's overall assets. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Deepmind CEO says AI industry is full of 'hype' and 'grifting'

The CEO of Deepmind highlights the hype surrounding AI developments, drawing parallels to the crypto industry.
The AI investment boom has led to massive fundings in start-ups and products, raising concerns about actual advancements. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Venture

Sam Altman gives up control of OpenAI Startup Fund, resolving unusual corporate venture structure | TechCrunch

Sam Altman transferred control of OpenAI's venture fund to Ian Cathaway, removing potential conflict of interest.
Open AI Startup Fund focuses on early-stage AI-driven companies, backed by investors like Microsoft. [ more ]
NESN.com
2 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox 'Hopeful' They Can Finalize Extensions Around Opening Day

Brayan Bello to receive Opening Day nod for the first time in his career as the Red Sox invest long-term in him.
Red Sox president Sam Kennedy hints at further extensions for young stars like Triston Casas and Vaughn Grissom. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
European startups

Climate tech VC Satgana closes first fund that targets early-stage startups in Africa, Europe | TechCrunch

Satgana's climate-tech VC fund reached £8 million featuring commitments from notable individuals.
The firm aims to invest in 30 early-stage startups in Africa and Europe with a focus on climate-related sectors. [ more ]
Silicon Canals
2 months ago
Startup companies

From legal woes to tech wows: 7 promising UK lawtech startups you need to know, 6 of them are now hiring

UK is a leading epicentre for lawtech startups with significant investments.
Law firms in the UK are actively participating in the lawtech trend to enhance their competitiveness. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Non-sexy industries can appeal to investors too | TechCrunch

African fintech startups attract significant investments from Uber and other sources.
Mint's closure creates opportunities for startups like Copilot to thrive and secure substantial funding. [ more ]
#federal-reserve
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Business

Decoding the Federal Reserve's recent announcement | Entrepreneur

Federal Reserve projects three rate cuts this year
U.S. economy predicted to grow 50% more than earlier projections
Cash holders miss out on investment growth due to Federal Reserve's actions [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Business

Dow hits a record high as markets rally after Fed remarks

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high after the Federal Reserve hinted at possible interest rate cuts in the coming year.
Lower interest rates are favorable for the stock market as they ease pressure on the economy and boost investment prices. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Business

Decoding the Federal Reserve's recent announcement | Entrepreneur

Federal Reserve projects three rate cuts this year
U.S. economy predicted to grow 50% more than earlier projections
Cash holders miss out on investment growth due to Federal Reserve's actions [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Business

Dow hits a record high as markets rally after Fed remarks

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high after the Federal Reserve hinted at possible interest rate cuts in the coming year.
Lower interest rates are favorable for the stock market as they ease pressure on the economy and boost investment prices. [ more ]
morefederal-reserve
Gadgets 360
2 months ago
Web design

Polygon Labs Unveils Web3 Gaming Fund with Immutable, King River Capital

Web3 gaming sector gaining mainstream focus
Parties form $100 million Inevitable Games Fund to boost Web3 gaming [ more ]
#real-estate
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Marc Andreessen, Silicon Valley titan, leaves $33M San Francisco-area mansion behind

Luxurious Atherton estate hitting market for $33.37 million
Andreessen relocating to Southern California with a property portfolio exceeding $250 million [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 months ago
Boston food

What Can Boston Condo Buyers And Sellers Learn From TV Series Billions? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Be a risk-taker and think ahead in investments
Take calculated risks through due diligence
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Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 months ago
Boston food

What Can Boston Condo Buyers And Sellers Learn From TV Series Billions? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Be a risk-taker and think ahead in investments
Take calculated risks through due diligence
Knowledge is power in making successful investments [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

Marc Andreessen, Silicon Valley titan, leaves $33M San Francisco-area mansion behind

Luxurious Atherton estate hitting market for $33.37 million
Andreessen relocating to Southern California with a property portfolio exceeding $250 million [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 months ago
Boston food

What Can Boston Condo Buyers And Sellers Learn From TV Series Billions? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Be a risk-taker and think ahead in investments
Take calculated risks through due diligence
Knowledge is power in making successful investments [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 months ago
Boston food

What Can Boston Condo Buyers And Sellers Learn From TV Series Billions? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Be a risk-taker and think ahead in investments
Take calculated risks through due diligence
Knowledge is power in making successful investments [ more ]
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Dodgers Nation
3 months ago
LA Dodgers

Super Agent Scott Boras Has High Praise for Dodgers Ownership

Rare free agent deals between Scott Boras and the Los Angeles Dodgers
Boras commended Dodgers' owner for investments post-2020 World Series win [ more ]
www.90min.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Most successful English clubs of all time: The clubs with the most trophies

The importance of trophies in modern football cannot be overstated.
Social media intensifies competition among clubs for the title of 'the best club in England'.
Investments and management changes can significantly impact a club's success and trophy cabinet. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Miles Grimshaw leaves Benchmark to re-join Kushner's Thrive Capital | TechCrunch

Miles Grimshaw is rejoining Thrive Capital after three years at Benchmark as a general partner.
Thrive Capital, founded by Joshua Kushner, has been making significant investments in technology startups like Airtable and Monzo. [ more ]
#ai
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon to spend $1 billion on startups that combine AI with robots

Amazon's industrial innovation fund focuses on AI and robotics investments for efficiency.
Big Tech companies like Microsoft also heavily invest in generative AI technology. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman of Kleiner Perkins: "More than 80%" of pitches now involve AI | TechCrunch

VC firm Kleiner Perkins has successfully rebooted its brand by making successful investments in companies like Rippling, Loom, and Figma.
Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman of Kleiner Perkins are focusing heavily on AI investments. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon to spend $1 billion on startups that combine AI with robots

Amazon's industrial innovation fund focuses on AI and robotics investments for efficiency.
Big Tech companies like Microsoft also heavily invest in generative AI technology. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman of Kleiner Perkins: "More than 80%" of pitches now involve AI | TechCrunch

VC firm Kleiner Perkins has successfully rebooted its brand by making successful investments in companies like Rippling, Loom, and Figma.
Mamoon Hamid and Ilya Fushman of Kleiner Perkins are focusing heavily on AI investments. [ more ]
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Axios
3 months ago
Venture

Exclusive: Financial Times launches venture arm, invests $1M in Charter

FT Ventures will handle strategic minority investments, while the FT Group will focus on larger deals taking controlling stakes in companies.
$1 million investment by the FT is part of a broader fundraising round for Charter, with Bloomberg Beta and Precursor Ventures participating. [ more ]
New Relic
3 months ago
DevOps

Maximizing the value of observability

Having an observability strategy is crucial for organizations running digital services to ensure performance and availability.
Investing in training and enabling teams on observability tools can unlock latent value and maximize return on investments. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

State of venture investments in India | TechCrunch

Lavish events like Lift Off can spark partnerships and drive investments.
Indian VCs facing pressing questions about excess fundraising amid record dry powder. [ more ]
BBC News
4 months ago
UK politics

Laura Kuenssberg: When will politicians make their minds up on key plans?

Conservatives considering tax cuts have changed their tune and are now hesitant due to tight finances.
Labour is reconsidering their pledge to invest in green projects after dismissing it as nonsense. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Labour's 28bn green deal: don't prove Tories right by ditching it | Editorial

Keir Starmer's green prosperity plan is no longer a manifesto commitment for Labour
Public and private spending in the UK is inadequate for decarbonization and risks losing out on global green economy opportunities [ more ]
#ftc
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

US launches inquiry into AI deals by Microsoft, OpenAI, Google and Amazon

The US FTC has launched an inquiry into the investments and partnerships made by major companies in the generative AI space, including Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
The inquiry will focus on examining the authority and rights conferred by these investments and partnerships and whether they harm competition in the AI industry. [ more ]
Engadget
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's investments into AI startups

The FTC is launching an inquiry into investments made by Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.
The FTC is concerned about the impact of these investments on competition and innovation in the AI market. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

US launches inquiry into AI deals by Microsoft, OpenAI, Google and Amazon

The US FTC has launched an inquiry into the investments and partnerships made by major companies in the generative AI space, including Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI.
The inquiry will focus on examining the authority and rights conferred by these investments and partnerships and whether they harm competition in the AI industry. [ more ]
Engadget
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's investments into AI startups

The FTC is launching an inquiry into investments made by Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.
The FTC is concerned about the impact of these investments on competition and innovation in the AI market. [ more ]
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Silicon Canals
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Dutch govt presents vision for GenAI; identifies these 4 principles for responsible AI development

The Dutch government has presented its vision of generative AI and recognizes the need to address the opportunities and challenges of AI. They aim to bring the Netherlands in line with the rapid developments of AI.
The government aims to retain control over the future socioeconomic security of the Netherlands and not leave it solely in the hands of major tech companies. [ more ]
#political-values
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Environmentalist divests from Big Oil after Times investigation of California lawmakers' stocks

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin has divested from several oil and chemical companies after a Times investigation highlighted her investments that contradict her environmental goals.
Pellerin's investments included stocks in companies such as Freeport-McMoRan and Dow Chemical, which have been associated with pollution and endangering species. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Environmentalists investing in Big Oil? Inside the surprising stock portfolios of California lawmakers

Members of the California Legislature have investments that don't align with their political values.
Exact amounts of these investments are unclear because of wide reporting ranges. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Environmentalist divests from Big Oil after Times investigation of California lawmakers' stocks

Assemblymember Gail Pellerin has divested from several oil and chemical companies after a Times investigation highlighted her investments that contradict her environmental goals.
Pellerin's investments included stocks in companies such as Freeport-McMoRan and Dow Chemical, which have been associated with pollution and endangering species. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
California

Environmentalists investing in Big Oil? Inside the surprising stock portfolios of California lawmakers

Members of the California Legislature have investments that don't align with their political values.
Exact amounts of these investments are unclear because of wide reporting ranges. [ more ]
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Coindesk
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts

The SEC has approved several spot bitcoin ETF applications, allowing traditional financial institutions to play a significant role in the crypto markets.
These ETFs could drive significant capital into bitcoin and potentially attract $100 billion in investments this year. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

David Cameron under pressure to reveal where personal fortune is invested

David Cameron under pressure to reveal investment details
Calls for transparency to avoid conflicts of interest [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
6 months ago
Boston

What Can Boston Condo Buyers And Sellers Learn From TV Series Billions? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Be a risk-taker and think ahead in investments
Take calculated risks through due diligence
Knowledge is power in making successful investments [ more ]
Createsend
6 months ago
World news

The Morning Risk Report: Cyberattacks Leave Schools, Hospitals and Utilities Struggling to Pay Ransoms

Cyberattacks on the public sector are increasing due to weak protections.
Schools and hospitals are particularly vulnerable to cybercrime.
Municipalities are investing in security measures after experiencing attacks. [ more ]
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