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Meta Works on AI Search Engine to Lessen Reliance on Google, Microsoft

Oct 28, 2024 · 1:19pm PDT
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.
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Microsoft Accuses Google of Running ‘Shadow’ Antitrust Campaigns Against It

Oct 28, 2024 · 12:09pm PDT · 1 comment
Microsoft accused Google of spreading “misleading” accusations about Microsoft’s cloud business and ties to China to politicians and news outlets.
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The RealReal CEO Exits After Less Than Two Years

Oct 28, 2024 · 7:10am PDT
The company's new CEO, Rati Sahi Levesque, is an ally of founder Julie Wainwright.
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Google Is Developing AI to Take Over Computers

Oct 27, 2024 · 9:43pm PDT
Code-named 'Project Jarvis,' the product could operate a web browser or perform other tasks.
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Lyft to Pay $2.1 Million to Resolve FTC Claims Over Driver Pay

Oct 27, 2024 · 12:14pm PDT
The antitrust agency says the suit is part of a broader effort to protect gig economy workers.
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Alibaba Agrees to Pay $433.5 Million to Settle Shareholder Lawsuit

Oct 27, 2024 · 5:32am PDT
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of investors who acquired Alibaba shares in 2020 before China's regulatory crackdown caused the stock to plunge.
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Robotics Startup Agility Discusses Funding at $1 Billion Valuation

Oct 25, 2024 · 5:05pm PDT
The latest round adds to a year of investment in young robotics companies.
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Amazon’s Top Grocery Executive to Depart

Oct 25, 2024 · 2:40pm PDT
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. 
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Microsoft, X, OpenAI Discussed Buying Perplexity

Oct 25, 2024 · 1:50pm PDT
The talks occurred last year, before Perplexity got a multibillion dollar valuation from investors.
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U.S. Probes Stablecoin Giant Tether

Oct 25, 2024 · 12:37pm PDT
The Treasury Department is also reportedly weighing sanctions. Tether said there is “no indication” of a broad probe.
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Microsoft Cut CEO Nadella’s Pay Over Security Breaches After He Requested It

Oct 25, 2024 · 12:19pm PDT
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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Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion to Fuel Robotaxi Push

Oct 25, 2024 · 10:41am PDT
The autonomous driving company raised $5.6 billion from its parent company Alphabet and outside investors to expand its ride-hailing service.
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Meta Strikes AI Deal With Reuters

Oct 25, 2024 · 8:21am PDT
From Friday, people in the U.S. who ask Meta’s AI chatbot questions about news and current events will receive responses that cite Reuters’ coverage.
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Elon Musk, Putin Engaged in Secret Conversations

Oct 24, 2024 · 8:58pm PDT
At the same time, Musk has increased his criticism of military aid to Ukraine.
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Biden Memo Encourages Military Use of AI

Oct 24, 2024 · 3:24pm PDT
The memo comes as the U.S. looks to maintain its position in the tight global AI race.
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TSMC Says U.S. Chip Plant is Producing Better Results Than Taiwan Facilities

Oct 24, 2024 · 2:22pm PDT
Chips made in the U.S. still need to be shipped to Taiwan for final assembly.
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General Catalyst Raises $8 Billion Across Several New Funds

Oct 24, 2024 · 12:58pm PDT
Established VC firms have continued a pandemic-era trend of raising mega funds.
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Keurig Dr Pepper To Buy Energy Drink Maker

Oct 24, 2024 · 7:17am PDT
The acquisition is the latest in a string of deals by large CPG companies.
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IBM Reports Weak Growth, Says AI is Making Customers Rethink Budgets

Oct 24, 2024 · 6:42am PDT
IBM said AI is causing customers to “reprioritize their IT budgets” without increasing spending.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Visits China For Second Time This Year

Oct 23, 2024 · 10:55pm PDT
The Apple CEO pledges more investment in China even as the iPhone maker shifts some of its production to India to reduce supply chain risk.