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Mistral Targets $14B Valuation in New Round
Mistral Targets $14B Valuation in New Round
September 03, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI is reportedly nearing the close of a funding round in which it would raise €2 billion (about $2.3 billion)...

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Apple Plots AI Search to Challenge OpenAI, Perplexity
Apple Plots AI Search to Challenge OpenAI, Perplexity
September 03, 2025  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web search tool that could be added to its Siri voice assistant, its Safari web browser and...

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SEC and CFTC Aim to Facilitate Trading of Spot Crypto Assets
SEC and CFTC Aim to Facilitate Trading of Spot Crypto Assets
September 03, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said in a joint statement issued Tuesday (Sept. 2) that SEC- and...

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Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand
Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand
September 03, 2025  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey—a qualitative assessment of the economy, small business and consumer sentiment—indicated that caution is the rule of the day....

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Meta Launches Instagram for iPad, Says Version for Android Tablets Coming Soon
Meta Launches Instagram for iPad, Says Version for Android Tablets Coming Soon
September 03, 2025  |  Meta

Instagram has launched a version of its app that is optimized for Apple’s iPad and that device’s bigger screen. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Synctera and LoanPro Partner to Help Companies Launch Banking and Credit Products
Synctera and LoanPro Partner to Help Companies Launch Banking and Credit Products
September 03, 2025  |  Partnerships

Synctera and LoanPro have partnered to provide a platform that helps companies launch banking and credit card products and tailor the experience to their customers’...

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xAI CFO Mike Liberatore Leaves After About 3 Months
xAI CFO Mike Liberatore Leaves After About 3 Months
September 03, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has reportedly seen a string of executive departures, with the latest being its chief financial officer. Get the Full...

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Google’s Ad Stack Remains Intact After Ruling, but Could Face Stiffer Competition, Experts Say
Google’s Ad Stack Remains Intact After Ruling, but Could Face Stiffer Competition, Experts Say
September 03, 2025  |  Google

Google dodged a pair of antitrust bullets on either side of the Atlantic this week but could still come under increased competitive fire, analysts said....

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Fizz and Gopuff Team to Provide College Grocery Deliveries
Fizz and Gopuff Team to Provide College Grocery Deliveries
September 03, 2025  |  Partnerships

College-focused social app Fizz is reportedly entering the world of grocery delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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