Google’s Booming Cloud Unit Helps Alphabet Overcome Ad Growth Slowdown
AI costs continue to sap free cash flow.
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PayPal Leans Into Touting Venmo
PayPal’s revenue growth slowed to 6% in the third quarter, the payments firm reported on Tuesday, as growth in payment volume also slowed.
Musk’s xAI to Raise Capital at $40 Billion Valuation
Elon Musk's xAI is expected to raise more money at a $40 billion valuation amid plans to double xAI's GPU cluster.
U.S. Finalizes New Restrictions on Sensitive Tech Investments in China
The new rules, which will take effect on Jan. 2, will prohibit and screen certain investments into China’s semiconductors, AI and quantum computing industries.
Instagram Lowers Video Quality for Underperforming Videos
Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri explained the practice in an Instagram video of his own.
Perplexity Taps Meta, LinkedIn Exec for Publisher Program
As Perplexity prepares to launch ads on its search engine, it brings on a publishing partnership veteran to help build trust with media outlets.
Nvidia Doubles Down on Musk’s xAI Cluster Claims
XAI plans to double the size of its GPU cluster to 200,000 chips, according to the chip giant.
OpenAI Say 75% of Revenue Comes From Consumers
Currently, ChatGPT has 250 million weekly active users, up 25% from August.
Michael Bloomberg Donates $50 Million to Harris
Democrats had been long hoping for support from the former mayor and presidential candidate.
Meta Works on AI Search Engine to Lessen Reliance on Google, Microsoft
The work aims to lessen Meta’s reliance on Google Search and Microsoft’s Bing, which currently provide information about sports, stocks and other current events to people using its Meta AI chatbot.
Microsoft Accuses Google of Running ‘Shadow’ Antitrust Campaigns Against It
Microsoft accused Google of spreading “misleading” accusations about Microsoft’s cloud business and ties to China to politicians and news outlets.
The RealReal CEO Exits After Less Than Two Years
The company's new CEO, Rati Sahi Levesque, is an ally of founder Julie Wainwright.
Google Is Developing AI to Take Over Computers
Code-named 'Project Jarvis,' the product could operate a web browser or perform other tasks.
Lyft to Pay $2.1 Million to Resolve FTC Claims Over Driver Pay
The antitrust agency says the suit is part of a broader effort to protect gig economy workers.
Alibaba Agrees to Pay $433.5 Million to Settle Shareholder Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors who acquired Alibaba shares in 2020 before China's regulatory crackdown caused the stock to plunge.
Robotics Startup Agility Discusses Funding at $1 Billion Valuation
The latest round adds to a year of investment in young robotics companies.
Amazon’s Top Grocery Executive to Depart
A member of Amazon’s top leadership team, Hoggett oversees Whole Foods Market, Amazon-branded grocery and convenience stores and the company’s grocery delivery business.
Microsoft, X, OpenAI Discussed Buying Perplexity
The talks occurred last year, before Perplexity got a multibillion dollar valuation from investors.
U.S. Probes Stablecoin Giant Tether
The Treasury Department is also reportedly weighing sanctions. Tether said there is “no indication” of a broad probe.
Microsoft Cut CEO Nadella’s Pay Over Security Breaches After He Requested It
While Nadella’s cash bonus took a hit, his total compensation rose to $79 million, up from $48.5 million a year prior.
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