Meta AI Had At Least 400 Million Monthly Active Users in Early August
In early August, the AI assistant had 40 million daily active users.
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Affirm Shares Pop More Than 30% on Profit Outlook
The installment loan provider said this week it expects to hit GAAP profitability in about a year.
Apple, Nvidia Reportedly Discussed Funding OpenAI
The three most valuable technology companies could become shareholders of the ChatGPT maker.
Trump Accuses Mark Zuckerberg of Plotting Against Him in 2020 Election
In a forthcoming book, Trump said the Meta CEO would “spend the rest of his life in prison” if he tried to “cheat” the 2024 election.
Yelp Files Antitrust Suit Against Google
Yelp alleged that Google used its monopoly in search to gain an advantage over competitors like Yelp in the local search business.
California AI Bill Passes Assembly Vote
Business, tech groups urge Calif. Gov. Newsom to veto it.
Salesforce Reports Higher Revenue, Free Cash Flow As CFO Weaver Departs
Salesforce grew revenue by 8% year over year to $9.33 billion in the quarter ended July 31.
Nvidia Reports 122% Revenue Growth, Confirms Chip Delay
Nvidia also confirmed a report from The Information that Nvidia’s forthcoming GPU would face delay.
Telegram CEO Indicted, Ordered to Remain in France
The charges represent a striking move to hold a social media CEO responsible for illicit activities on a platform.
Thrive to Lead Investment in OpenAI at $100 Billion Valuation
Earlier this year, OpenAI completed an employee tender offer also led by Thrive that valued the company at $86 billion.
Google Relaunches AI Image Generation of People, Promising Improvements
Earlier this year, Google restricted the feature following backlash over historically inaccurate results to some queries.
Telegram CEO Released From French Custody
Pavel Durov still faces a possible indictment at an upcoming court appearance.
Microsoft AI Exec Parakhin Joins Shopify as CTO
Parakhin was a key AI leader at Microsoft as its CEO of advertising and web services.
Shares of Super Micro, an AI Server Supplier, Dip After Short-Seller Report
The short seller previously succeeded in tearing down electric vehicle firm Nikola Corporation.
Wondery Acquires Kelce Brothers’ Podcast in $100 Million Deal
The deal gives Amazon exclusive ad-sales and distribution rights to the popular sports talk show.
Meta to Shut Down Spark, Its Third-Party AR Platform
Spark, which was launched in 2017, will be shut on January 14, 2025.
Mark Zuckerberg Says Government Pressure Over Covid Posts was ‘Wrong’
The Meta CEO said he wants to be neutral in this presidential cycle.
Elon Musk Supports California AI Bill
Google, Meta, and OpenAI have opposed the bill, saying it would inhibit AI innovation.
France Says Telegram CEO Arrest Connected to Criminal Investigation
French authorities extended the custody period for Pavel Durov until Wednesday, following his arrest over the weekend.
G Squared Raises $1 Billion to Invest in Secondary Shares
Buying these shares gives investors access to discounted, pre-IPO startups.
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