The Anchor Bar at Oracle Park, previously featuring Anchor Brewing products, has been shut down, concluding the partnership between the Giants and Anchor. [ more ]
U.S.-backed Microsoft deal elbows out China's AI in Gulf
Microsoft's $1.5 billion partnership with G42 in UAE boosts U.S. AI presence, limits China's influence, and showcases strategic geopolitical moves. [ more ]
Microsoft, OpenAI said to be plotting a $100B AI datacenter
OpenAI and Microsoft are reportedly discussing the construction of a $100 billion supercomputer code-named Stargate with millions of AI accelerators by 2028.
Microsoft's strategic partnership with OpenAI involves significant investments in infrastructure and development of AI supercomputers over the next few years. [ more ]
Adobe and Microsoft partner to bring new generative AI capabilities to marketers as they work in Microsoft 365 applications - Stories
Adobe and Microsoft partner to integrate Adobe Experience Cloud and Microsoft Copilot for enhanced marketing capabilities.
The partnership aims to streamline marketing workflows by bringing relevant insights from Adobe Experience Cloud and Dynamics 365 to Microsoft Copilot. [ more ]
Billionaire transplant Kenneth Griffin makes a $9 million donation to Miami-Dade schools
A $9 million donation from Kenneth Griffin to provide math tutoring for Miami-Dade County Public Schools in partnership with Accelerate and University of Chicago Education Lab. [ more ]
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University of Idaho Needs More Students. Should It Buy an Online School?
University of Idaho plans to take over University of Phoenix for $550 million as a strategy to combat the demographic cliff of declining college-age students.
Critics, including U.S. senators, nonprofits, and a union, question the partnership due to University of Phoenix's historical issues like low graduation rates and misleading claims. [ more ]
Barcelona Bring On EBC Financial Group As Official Forex Partner
FC Barcelona partners with EBC Financial Group for a multi-region, three-and-a-half-year deal in the foreign exchange sector.
Partnership to allow EBC Financial Group to provide foreign exchange services to Barcelona in key regions and help establish a strong presence. [ more ]
Influential Beach Presented by Brand Innovators Returns to Cannes Lions | Us Weekly
Influential is the largest influencer marketing company globally, utilizing a vast network of over 3 million social media influencers.
Influential provides exclusive targeting and measurement solutions like online and offline attribution, social media insights, and brand connections. [ more ]
Austrian VC Elevator Ventures launches new 70M VC fund to foster fintech and banking innovation
Elevator Ventures launched a 70M Venture Capital fund (EV II) focusing on Series A & B stage innovative companies.
The partnership with Elevator Ventures demonstrates a commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and supporting startups in Fintech & Beyond Banking. [ more ]
Provinces are partnering to develop addiction treatment systems focused on recovery, sharing policy ideas to manage the crisis.
Formation of Recovery Alberta organization to handle mental health and addiction services in Alberta, with concerns raised about the transition process. [ more ]
Bitcoin Exchange Relai Integrates Lightning Network For Its 100,000 European Users
The partnership between Relai, Blockstream, and Breez will integrate the Lightning Network into Relai's platform for faster, low-cost Bitcoin transactions.
Relai aims to streamline Bitcoin payments for its user base by leveraging Lightning and maintaining self-custodial control over funds. [ more ]
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East Flatbush nonprofit launches community service center in one of nabe's largest housing complexes * Brooklyn Paper
The new community service center by Bridging Access to Care in Flatbush Gardens provides critical support services tailored to residents' needs.
The partnership between BAC and Clipper Equity aims to uplift the entire community by addressing various needs like behavioral health, housing, parenting, and more. [ more ]
Google strikes a deal with Reddit to boost AI possibilities, reportedly for $60M/year
Google and Reddit have announced an expanded partnership focusing on creating content-forward displays and utilizing Reddit Data API for fresher information.
Apart from data collaboration, the partnership also includes a Cloud partnership to integrate AI-powered capabilities using Vertex AI for enhanced search functionalities. [ more ]
IMPACT+ & PYURE's Partnership Helps German Advertisers Cut the Environmental Impact of Digital Campaigns
Online ads contribute significantly to global emissions.
The partnership between PYURE and IMPACT+ allows advertisers in the DACH region to monitor and reduce the environmental impact of their online campaigns. [ more ]
MediaWise's peer-to-peer global network launches in Canada - Poynter
The partnership between MediaWise and MediaSmarts to launch the Canadian Teen Fact-Checking Network aims to combat misinformation and promote media literacy among teens in North America.
The fact-checking initiative will focus on empowering teens through social media engagement, providing tools for separating fact from fiction and educating peers about misinformation. [ more ]
The Whitney partners with the NY Public Library to offer free story times
Partnership between Whitney Museum of American Art and NYPL for free story times on second Sundays of every month.
Patience, the NYPL's lion mascot, visited the Whitney Museum of American Art to promote the program and posed with a portrait of the museum's founder. [ more ]
Google Introduces AI Model Gemma; OpenAI Partners with Match Group; FuboTV Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Disney, Fox & Warner Bros' Streaming Venture - ExchangeWire.com
Google introduces Gemma AI models for developers; lightweight and easy to run on laptops.
Match Group partners with OpenAI to enhance operations using AI technology; leveraging ChatGPT Enterprise licenses. [ more ]