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fromThe Baltimore Banner
4 days ago

Maryland tax on digital ads violated Big Tech's free speech, judges say

Maryland's first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising violated the Constitution as it prevents companies from informing customers about the tax, infringing on their free speech rights.
US politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Meta spends more guarding Mark Zuckerberg than Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet do for their own CEOs-combined

In 2024, security budgets for chief executives of major tech companies rose above $45 million, with Meta's allocation for Mark Zuckerberg reaching over $27 million.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The AI spending boom is boosting US GDP - and potentially hiding looming problems

Researchers at Pantheon Macroeconomics found that AI-related spending accounted for a 0.5 percentage point difference in annualized GDP growth for the first half of the year.
Tech industry
#ai
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

A federal judge sides with Anthropic in lawsuit over training AI on books without authors' permission | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

A federal judge sides with Anthropic in lawsuit over training AI on books without authors' permission | TechCrunch

fromFortune
1 week ago

AI spending added 0.5% to GDP growth and the Magnificent 7 stocks are driving the market

The S&P 500 is up 10% year-to-date, powered by the 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants whose foreign-heavy revenues are being boosted by the weaker dollar. Concentration in the top 10 stocks is at its highest since the 1960s, with earnings strength - 83% of companies beating estimates - driving sentiment.
US politics
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

We found stuff AI is pretty good at

Tech companies need to demonstrate clear, concrete examples of AI tool applications for broader understanding.
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

Media Briefing: Publishers' new power player: the AI negotiator

Publishers are drafting a new role: the AI negotiator. This person sits at the intersection of legal risk, platform power, and content value.
Media industry
E-Commerce
fromYahoo Finance
2 weeks ago

Snap stock plummets as ad platform glitch weighs on Q2 revenue, earnings

Snap stock dropped 18% after reporting Q2 earnings that missed expectations, largely due to issues with its ad platform.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

These 8 highly rated tech companies have 300+ remote jobs to fill

Remote work offers flexibility and is favored by employees at tech companies.
#artificial-intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
Startup companies

Hammerspace, an unstructured data wrangler used by Nvidia, Meta and Tesla, raises $100M at $500M+ valuation | TechCrunch

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Hammerspace, an unstructured data wrangler used by Nvidia, Meta and Tesla, raises $100M at $500M+ valuation | TechCrunch

Hammerspace's platform helps organizations efficiently access vast data resources, indicating its key role in the burgeoning AI landscape.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

What Two Judicial Rulings Mean for the Future of Generative AI

Tech companies were ruled to engage in "fair use" when training AI models with copyrighted works.
fromThe New York Sun
1 month ago

Grok's Antisemitic Tirade Places AI-Powered Social Media Moderation Tools Under Fresh Scrutiny

Current content moderation systems are causing an explosion of hate online, prompting calls for more proactive measures from major tech companies.
fromMedium
2 months ago

Why I gave up getting corporate tech job after just 30 days of hunting

The process for a general product designer role in a tech company includes a recruiter screening call, offline case study review, portfolio presentation, take-home assignment, whiteboard challenge, and multiple cultural fit interviews.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Palmer Luckey named his latest company Erebor, a reference to 'The Lord of the Rings.' Here are the other tech companies inspired by the fantasy series.

Silicon Valley executives draw inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' for company and product names.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump's Defiance of TikTok Ban Prompted Immunity Promises to 10 Tech Companies

Tech companies supporting TikTok have incurred no liability despite a federal ban, as confirmed by letters from the US attorney general.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg Is Convinced He Can Buy the Future

Building and deploying state-of-the-art generative AI models is extremely capital-intensive, resulting in an unsettling race for dominance among the richest companies.
Artificial intelligence
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Prediction: Amazon (AMZN) Will Be the First $10 Trillion Stock

Tech giants have redefined market dominance with multiple companies reaching trillion-dollar valuations, raising the question of who will hit $10 trillion first.
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

What are Gemini, Claude, and Meta doing with our data?

Le Chat is the least privacy invasive LLM platform, closely followed by ChatGPT and Grok, highlighting differences in data transparency and user opts for model training.
Privacy technologies
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Oracle, other Bay Area-tied tech companies sponsored the Trump parade

The Saturday parade commemorated the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary, featuring troops, tanks, a country music performance, and corporate sponsorship from big brands.
NYC startup
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

'We're done with Teams': German state hits uninstall on Microsoft

Schleswig-Holstein is abandoning Microsoft in favor of open-source software to regain control over data and enhance digital sovereignty.
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Quarterly results roundup: Broadcom, Rubrik, HPE, NetApp, and more

Rubrik's expectation-beating performance in Q1, showing improved share losses and significant revenue growth, underscores the company's effective shift towards subscription-based models.
Tech industry
fromAol
2 months ago

Alphabet stock could tumble 25% in a 'black swan' scenario that forces it to divest Google Chrome, Barclays says

In a worst-case scenario regarding the ongoing antitrust trial, Barclays analysts warn that a forced divestiture of Chrome could lead to a significant stock drop for Alphabet.
Marketing tech
Marketing tech
fromAol
2 months ago

This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is Set to Skyrocket If Its AI Investments Pay Off

Meta Platforms' AI investments may significantly boost its value and efficiency, overlooked by current market valuations.
Marketing tech
fromAol
3 months ago

Meet the Monster Stock That Is Beating the Market

Investors are prioritizing strong fundamentals over AI hype, benefiting companies like Meta Platforms.
Meta's stock is outperforming due to its unique advantages and strong quarterly results.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Why Skills Alone Aren't Enough to Build a Strong Team | Entrepreneur

Hiring for skills is less effective than hiring for an ownership mindset.
Ownership mindset significantly contributes to team scalability and success.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Watch out, Apple. ChatGPT and Chipotle have joined the list of the world's most valuable brands.

Kantar BrandZ's annual ranking showed that Apple maintained its dominance as the most valuable global brand for the fourth consecutive year, reaching $1.3 trillion.
Marketing tech
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Google changes its 'G' logo for the first time in a decade

Google's logo update introduces a gradient to reflect its design evolution, sparking mixed reactions online.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Talks with US over digital services continue, says PM

The UK's Digital Services Tax (DST) remains unchanged as part of the US-UK trade deal, focusing on tariffs on steel and aluminum.
UK politics
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 months ago

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: AppLovin, Carvana, MercadoLibre, Crocs and more

AppLovin's impressive 12% surge followed its Q1 earnings that surpassed expectations, and the announcement of a $400 million sale of its mobile gaming business boosted investor confidence.
Productivity
fromSeangoedecke
3 months ago

Getting things "done" in large tech companies

Getting things done means finishing projects that deliver value to decision-makers.
Continuous improvements can lead to inefficiency in large tech companies.
European startups
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 months ago

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Meta Platforms, Qualcomm, Eli Lilly, CVS Health and more

Meta's strong earnings reflect advertising resilience.
Wayfair beats estimates with improved profitability.
Align Technology's earnings surpassed expectations.
Microsoft's positive fiscal results led to significant stock gain.
#eu-regulation
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
European startups

Meta says EU trying to "handicap" US firms after new fines, amid Trump anger at Europe

EU fines on American tech firms fuel accusations of bias against US companies.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' efforts

Tech companies are facing increased scrutiny over their DEI work in AI, shifting focus from equity to reducing ideological bias.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

These are the hardest companies to interview for, according to Glassdoor

Tech giants have some of the most challenging interviews, testing both technical and soft skills through multiple rigorous rounds.
Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
3 months ago

Privacy fatigue is setting in after Google's cookie U-turn. But the search for alternatives hasn't stopped

The anticipated privacy reforms in advertising have largely failed, allowing major platforms to retain power instead of diminishing their influence.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Nvidia is the original hardcore tech company. Former employees say CEO Jensen Huang's demanding pace reigns.

Nvidia's demanding culture is deeply rooted and does not require changes to maintain high performance among its workforce.
fromThe Motley Fool
4 months ago

Prediction: 1 Stock That Will Be Worth More Than Alphabet 10 Years From Now | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms could potentially surpass Alphabet in the search sector within a decade as generative AI and changing user behavior pose significant challenges to Google's dominance.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

It's a confusing mess to compare the alphabet soup of AI models

Earlier this month, Meta released two new models in its Llama family that it said delivered "better results" than comparably sized models from Google and Mistral.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Apple races to surpass rivals in quest to eliminate carbon pollution | TechCrunch

Apple has announced that it is over halfway to eliminating its carbon emissions, aiming for full sustainability through efforts in its supply chain and by supporting renewable energy.
Apple
Startup companies
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Meet Aptible: HackerNoon Company of the Week | HackerNoon

Aptible is a leading PaaS that simplifies app development by ensuring security, scalability, and compliance without requiring manual configuration.
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