China’s Commerce Ministry Responds to Trump’s TikTok Proposal
Trump plans to make a deal for TikTok, but China’s government will have a say in what the app’s Chinese owner can accept.
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Morgan Stanley Tech Banker Discusses Job in Trump Administration
A role in the administration could be an opportunity for the top banker to stay close to Elon Musk.
Google Reportedly Invests More than $1 Billion in Anthropic
Already, Anthropic has raised $8 billion from Amazon, and Google committed $2 billion to Anthropic in 2023.
SV Angel Raises $330 Million for Second Growth Fund
The firm, known for making seed-stage investments, backed OpenAI and Databricks out of its first growth fund.
Chip Reseller Startup Together AI Hits Over $3 Billion in New Round
General Catalyst has discussed leading the investment .
Microsoft Deals Chief Chris Young Resigns
Young ran a team of several hundred employees tasked with overseeing Microsoft’s deals with OpenAI and other firms.
Snap and Reddit Offer Advertisers Incentives As TikTok Uncertainty Swirls
The platforms are offering ad credits as brands’ longevity on TikTok remains unclear
OpenAI Preps ‘Operator’ Release For This Week
The release follows similar announcements from Anthropic and Google of new features that automate tasks for consumers and workers by taking control of their devices.
General Atlantic’s Ford Confident a TikTok Deal Will Get Done
Bill Ford said negotiations on TikTok's future could start as soon as the end of this week, involving the Chinese and U.S. governments and the company.
Google Provided AI Tools To Israeli Military
Google’s relationship with Israel has been the cause of employee protest over the past year.
President Trump Says He’s Open to Elon Musk, Larry Ellison Buying TikTok
The platform could be worth $1 trillion, Trump said at a press conference.
Hard Drive Firm Seagate Sees Surging Cloud, AI Demand
Executives say rapidly-growing demand for its hardware from cloud computing providers is offsetting sluggishness in consumer-facing parts of its business.
Microsoft Says it’s No Longer OpenAI’s Exclusive Cloud Provider
Microsoft still retains the exclusive rights to resell OpenAI’s models on its Azure cloud platform, as well as the rights to reuse OpenAI’s tech in its own products.
Instagram Looks to Attract TikTokers With Cash
Amid uncertainty around TikTok's future, rival Instagram is courting creators with cash for posting Reels.
Netflix Surpasses 300 Million Subscribers, Raises Prices
Netflix added a staggering 19 million paid members during the fourth quarter—the most ever in a quarter in its history, the company said.
Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Plan
The joint venture with OpenAI, SoftBank and Oracle aims to make sure that the U.S. will maintain its leadership in AI.
Circle Acquires Hashnote, Inks Partnership With DRW
The deal comes as Circle competes with Tether and a new crop of interest-bearing stablecoins.
ByteDance-owned CapCut Back Online in the U.S.
Despite President Trump’s pledges, the fate of ByteDance-owned apps in the U.S. is unclear.
Trump Revokes Biden Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Safety
Biden’s directive would have required firms to share information about the safety and security of their AI models
Trump Signs Executive Order to Delay TikTok Ban For 75 Days
Trump threatens to impose tariffs on China if the country blocks a deal on TikTok.
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