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Artificial intelligence

Self Driving Startup Wayve Gets $1B Investment

SoftBank leads over $1B investment in UK-based self-driving startup Wayve, propelling UK AI advancements. [ more ]

PYMNTS.com

3 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

SoftBank Plans to Commit $9 Billion to AI Projects

Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $9 billion in AI, highlighting a significant focus on AI development and competition in the tech industry. [ more ]

Medium

Artificial intelligence

Self Driving Startup Wayve Gets $1B Investment

SoftBank leads over $1B investment in UK-based self-driving startup Wayve, propelling UK AI advancements. [ more ]

moresoftbank

#revenue-growth

Mobile World Live

4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Snap CEO looks to boost AI investment

Snapchat acknowledges it fell behind in AI, plans to increase investment in the technology to enhance its business performance. [ more ]

New York Post

Tech industry

Apple sales drop but Tim Cook sees return to growth as iPhone maker invests in AI

Apple reported shallower revenue decline than expected, expecting sales growth with AI investment. [ more ]

Morningstar, Inc.

Marketing

After Earnings, Is Meta Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?

AI investment key for Meta's advertising business. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft posts bumper results, but market unimpressed

Microsoft's Q2 results disappointed investors despite its heavy investment in AI.

The company did not provide specific details on how much AI is contributing to its bottom line. [ more ]

Mobile World Live

4 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Snap CEO looks to boost AI investment

Snapchat acknowledges it fell behind in AI, plans to increase investment in the technology to enhance its business performance. [ more ]

New York Post

Tech industry

Apple sales drop but Tim Cook sees return to growth as iPhone maker invests in AI

Apple reported shallower revenue decline than expected, expecting sales growth with AI investment. [ more ]

Morningstar, Inc.

Marketing

After Earnings, Is Meta Stock a Buy, a Sell, or Fairly Valued?

AI investment key for Meta's advertising business. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft posts bumper results, but market unimpressed

Microsoft's Q2 results disappointed investors despite its heavy investment in AI.

The company did not provide specific details on how much AI is contributing to its bottom line. [ more ]

morerevenue-growth

#nvidia

The Globe and Mail

Artificial intelligence

Nasdaq 100 Micro (NMM21) Quote

Microsoft diversifies investment in AI for long-term growth. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Billionaire Cuts Investment in Nvidia, Says AI May Be Overhyped

AI investment may be overhyped as billionaire investor reduces exposure to Nvidia. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Artificial intelligence

Nasdaq 100 Micro (NMM21) Quote

Microsoft diversifies investment in AI for long-term growth. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Billionaire Cuts Investment in Nvidia, Says AI May Be Overhyped

AI investment may be overhyped as billionaire investor reduces exposure to Nvidia. [ more ]

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#meta-platforms

The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence

Should You Buy the Cheapest Trillion-Dollar Stock Hand Over Fist? Wall Street Says Yes | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms focuses on AI investment for long-term user engagement and revenue generation. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Meta Platforms vs. Microsoft | The Motley Fool

Investors face a tough choice between Meta Platforms and Microsoft for AI investment. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence

Should You Buy the Cheapest Trillion-Dollar Stock Hand Over Fist? Wall Street Says Yes | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms focuses on AI investment for long-term user engagement and revenue generation. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Meta Platforms vs. Microsoft | The Motley Fool

Investors face a tough choice between Meta Platforms and Microsoft for AI investment. [ more ]

moremeta-platforms

#google

Investing.com

Business intelligence

Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar By Reuters

Alphabet announced first-ever dividend and stock buyback, driving stock up 16%, focusing on AI investment and beating expectations in sales and profit. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Google will outpace Microsoft in AI investment, DeepMind CEO says

Investment in AI technology is rapidly increasing, with companies like Google surpassing Microsoft and OpenAI in funding for supercomputers. [ more ]

Investing.com

Business intelligence

Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar By Reuters

Alphabet announced first-ever dividend and stock buyback, driving stock up 16%, focusing on AI investment and beating expectations in sales and profit. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Google will outpace Microsoft in AI investment, DeepMind CEO says

Investment in AI technology is rapidly increasing, with companies like Google surpassing Microsoft and OpenAI in funding for supercomputers. [ more ]

moregoogle

#business-strategy

New York Post

Artificial intelligence

Meta plunges nearly 15% after Mark Zuckerberg's firm forecasts higher expenses from 'aggressively' investing in AI

Meta stock plunged 15% due to increased AI expenses, impacting market cap & Zuckerberg's wealth. [ more ]

The Drum

Artificial intelligence

Investing millions in AI is great, if you know what to do with it

Invest and implement wisely

Look beyond big AI investment headlines for genuine innovation [ more ]

New York Post

Artificial intelligence

Meta plunges nearly 15% after Mark Zuckerberg's firm forecasts higher expenses from 'aggressively' investing in AI

Meta stock plunged 15% due to increased AI expenses, impacting market cap & Zuckerberg's wealth. [ more ]

The Drum

Artificial intelligence

Investing millions in AI is great, if you know what to do with it

Invest and implement wisely

Look beyond big AI investment headlines for genuine innovation [ more ]

morebusiness-strategy

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Google will pump more than $100B into AI says DeepMind boss

Google plans to invest over $100 billion in AI, surpassing its rivals. [ more ]

Axios

Artificial intelligence

Big banks are in a race to get AI right

AI investment and experimentation set some banks ahead, like JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, and Royal Bank of Canada. [ more ]

The Times of India

Artificial intelligence

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries in spotlight as world's biggest fund managers hunt for AI winners beyond US - Times of India

Investors are looking beyond the US for AI investment opportunities in emerging markets.

AI stocks in emerging markets offer better value and growth potential compared to US counterparts. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Artificial intelligence

UK IPOs back on the menu for 2024

IPOs and MA activity are top priorities for UK businesses in 2024, along with AI investment and post-layoff financial recovery.

Research by Coupa highlights a likely resurgence of UK IPOs following a significant slump in 2023, driven by growth, productivity, and profitability priorities. [ more ]

#amazon

Business Insider

Artificial intelligence

FOMO may be one of the things driving the super rich to invest tens of billions in AI

Investors are pouring billions into AI to avoid missing out on the next big thing.

Amazon's potential $4 billion investment in Anthropic highlights the cash influx in the AI industry. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Amazon doubles down on Anthropic, completing its planned $4B investment | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $2.75 billion in Anthropic, hitting the $4B maximum investment mark.

Amazon and Microsoft invest in AI models due to lack of internal development capability. [ more ]

Business Insider

Artificial intelligence

FOMO may be one of the things driving the super rich to invest tens of billions in AI

Investors are pouring billions into AI to avoid missing out on the next big thing.

Amazon's potential $4 billion investment in Anthropic highlights the cash influx in the AI industry. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

Amazon doubles down on Anthropic, completing its planned $4B investment | TechCrunch

Amazon invests $2.75 billion in Anthropic, hitting the $4B maximum investment mark.

Amazon and Microsoft invest in AI models due to lack of internal development capability. [ more ]

moreamazon

#tech-industry

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Experts Concerned by Signs of AI Bubble

Investors are pouring billions into AI companies with little focus on fundamentals.

Analysts warn of an 'AI bubble' reminiscent of previous hype cycles. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Sharing the AI journey: Amplifying female founder voices

Gender imbalance in AI investment is a significant issue with only 3% of AI startup VC funding going to female-founded companies.

Support and representation are crucial in shifting gender imbalance in tech, highlighting struggles and wins for female founders. [ more ]

Futurism

Artificial intelligence

Experts Concerned by Signs of AI Bubble

Investors are pouring billions into AI companies with little focus on fundamentals.

Analysts warn of an 'AI bubble' reminiscent of previous hype cycles. [ more ]

TNW | Deep-Tech

Artificial intelligence

Sharing the AI journey: Amplifying female founder voices

Gender imbalance in AI investment is a significant issue with only 3% of AI startup VC funding going to female-founded companies.

Support and representation are crucial in shifting gender imbalance in tech, highlighting struggles and wins for female founders. [ more ]

moretech-industry

The Bootstrapped Founder

Artificial intelligence

AI Hype - The Straight Line Bias and the Fear of not Keeping Up

Expectations for technology can be overblown; tech eventually matures at a slower rate, allowing mainstream adoption without overwhelm.

Entrepreneurs feel strong FOMO with AI, fearing being left behind if not investing; similar impacts seen with other recent technologies like no-code platforms. [ more ]

#saudi-arabia

Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Artificial intelligence

With $40B fund, Saudi Arabia looks to become world leader in AI

Saudi Arabia is creating a $40 billion fund to become the world's largest AI investor and diversify its economy.

The fund partnership with Andreessen Horowitz may lead to the Silicon Valley firm setting up an office in Riyadh. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence

Saudi Arabia plans a $40 billion fund for AI investment, potentially in partnership with Andreessen Horowitz.

This move would make Saudi Arabia the world's largest AI investor and demonstrate its global business ambitions. [ more ]

Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Artificial intelligence

With $40B fund, Saudi Arabia looks to become world leader in AI

Saudi Arabia is creating a $40 billion fund to become the world's largest AI investor and diversify its economy.

The fund partnership with Andreessen Horowitz may lead to the Silicon Valley firm setting up an office in Riyadh. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence

Saudi Arabia plans a $40 billion fund for AI investment, potentially in partnership with Andreessen Horowitz.

This move would make Saudi Arabia the world's largest AI investor and demonstrate its global business ambitions. [ more ]

moresaudi-arabia

Harvard Business Review

Artificial intelligence

How to Decide If AI Should Be Part of Your Growth Strategy

AI investment aligns with business strategy for growth

Follow where technology is going for business growth [ more ]

Times of Malta

Artificial intelligence

Italy plans 1 billion AI investment fund

Italy announces €1 billion AI investment fund

Prime Minister calls for ethical rules in AI development [ more ]

ReadWrite

Artificial intelligence

Italy to pump 1 billion euros into AI projects

Italy announces a one-billion-euro fund for AI projects, with plans for additional private sector funding.

Italy plans to establish a law to regulate AI and set up a competent authority for technology use. [ more ]

mint

Artificial intelligence

Global tech firms likely to lead India's local AI compute charge

Strategic investments in AI computing infrastructure in India

India AI Mission's focus on AI compute-as-a-service, LLMs, and Unified Data Platform [ more ]

#alibaba-group

Fortune Asia

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba joins Silicon Valley peers like Microsoft in placing big bets on generative AI

Alibaba is leading a $600 million financing round for MiniMax, valuing the startup at $2.5 billion.

Alibaba is investing in generative AI to drive growth and navigate regulatory challenges. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba headlines record funding for $2.5 billion Chinese AI startup

Alibaba leads $1 billion funding in Moonshot AI, boosting valuation to $2.5 billion

Alibaba diversifying investments into AI technology amid economic challenges [ more ]

Fortune Asia

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba joins Silicon Valley peers like Microsoft in placing big bets on generative AI

Alibaba is leading a $600 million financing round for MiniMax, valuing the startup at $2.5 billion.

Alibaba is investing in generative AI to drive growth and navigate regulatory challenges. [ more ]

ReadWrite

Artificial intelligence

Alibaba headlines record funding for $2.5 billion Chinese AI startup

Alibaba leads $1 billion funding in Moonshot AI, boosting valuation to $2.5 billion

Alibaba diversifying investments into AI technology amid economic challenges [ more ]

morealibaba-group

IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Artificial intelligence

Understanding IP Matters: AI Beyond ChatGPT - How a Healthcare Investor and INDYCAR Engineer are Taming Big Data

AI is revolutionizing businesses, with platforms like ChatGPT marking a significant accessibility milestone.

Investors like Armando Pauker are attracted to AI for its predictive and prescriptive capabilities, surpassing human limitations. [ more ]

DevOps.com

Artificial intelligence

IT Professionals Have Mixed Emotions About AI - DevOps.com

45% of IT decision-makers in SMEs are worried about the impact of AI on their job.

76% of IT decision-makers believe their organizations should be investing in AI. [ more ]

#publicis-groupe

Digiday

Artificial intelligence

Publicis Groupe debuts new CoreAI platform and 300 million AI investment

Publicis Groupe plans to invest €300 million in AI over the next three years and has launched a new AI platform named CoreAI.

The investment will be used for training, recruitment, technology, and infrastructure, and has already resulted in a record high stock price for Publicis Groupe. [ more ]

The Drum

Artificial intelligence

'Do things tomorrow that no one can do today': Inside Publicis Groupe's 300m bet on AI

Publicis Groupe is investing €300m over the next three years to develop a native AI solution

The investment aims to make Publicis Groupe's staff more efficient, productive, and guided by ethical standards

CoreAI will be a single user interface that combines third-party AI tools, proprietary data, and creative assets [ more ]

Digiday

Artificial intelligence

Publicis Groupe debuts new CoreAI platform and 300 million AI investment

Publicis Groupe plans to invest €300 million in AI over the next three years and has launched a new AI platform named CoreAI.

The investment will be used for training, recruitment, technology, and infrastructure, and has already resulted in a record high stock price for Publicis Groupe. [ more ]

The Drum

Artificial intelligence

'Do things tomorrow that no one can do today': Inside Publicis Groupe's 300m bet on AI

Publicis Groupe is investing €300m over the next three years to develop a native AI solution

The investment aims to make Publicis Groupe's staff more efficient, productive, and guided by ethical standards

CoreAI will be a single user interface that combines third-party AI tools, proprietary data, and creative assets [ more ]

morepublicis-groupe

TechCrunch

5 months ago

Startup companies

FlutterFlow attracts cash for its low-code mobile app dev platform | TechCrunch

Low-code development platforms have seen a fivefold increase in VC funding from 2021 to 2022.

FlutterFlow, a low-code dev startup, has closed a $25.5 million series A funding round led by GV, Gradient Ventures, Xoogler Ventures, and Y Combinator. [ more ]

#AI investment

TechRepublic

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Bets Big on UK AI with $3.2bn Investment

Microsoft is committing Â£2.5 billion to expanding its AI capabilities in the UK.

The investment will see Microsoft double its AI data centre footprint in the UK and provide AI training to over 1 million people. [ more ]

The Verge

Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT is winning the future - but what future is that?

ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing consumer technology in history.

ChatGPT has brought significant change to the technology industry, leading to an increase in AI investment.

Several companies have emerged as competitors to OpenAI in the AI space. [ more ]

TechRepublic

Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Bets Big on UK AI with $3.2bn Investment

Microsoft is committing Â£2.5 billion to expanding its AI capabilities in the UK.

The investment will see Microsoft double its AI data centre footprint in the UK and provide AI training to over 1 million people. [ more ]

The Verge

Artificial intelligence

ChatGPT is winning the future - but what future is that?

ChatGPT has become the fastest-growing consumer technology in history.

ChatGPT has brought significant change to the technology industry, leading to an increase in AI investment.

Several companies have emerged as competitors to OpenAI in the AI space. [ more ]

moreAI investment

#data-security

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Survey finds payoff from AI projects is 'dismal'

Businesses are becoming more cautious about investing in artificial intelligence tools due to concerns about cost, data security, and safety. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Survey finds payoff from AI projects is 'dismal'

Businesses are becoming more cautious about investing in AI due to concerns about cost, data security, and safety. [ more ]

Theregister

Artificial intelligence

Survey finds payoff from AI projects is 'dismal'

Businesses are becoming more cautious about investing in artificial intelligence tools due to concerns about cost, data security, and safety. [ more ]

Theregister