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India’s AI Aspirations Draw Multibillion Big Tech Investments

June 17, 2024
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Microsoft Pauses Its Launch of AI-Powered Recall Program
artificial intelligence // June 14, 2024

Tech giant Microsoft has decided to delay the rollout of “Recall,” its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature designed to track and store users’ computer activity. The company announced on Thursday (June 13) that instead of rolling out Recall to all its new computers next week, it...

Apple’s AI Effort Makes It World’s Most Valuable Tech Company
Apple // June 12, 2024

The title of “World’s Most Valuable Company” belongs to Apple once again. As of mid-afternoon Wednesday (June 12), the iPhone maker’s market capitalization stood at $3.38 trillion, putting it ahead of Microsoft — $3.29 market cap — for the first time in months. The company’s...

Mistral’s $640 Million Funding Round Fuels Europe’s AI Ambitions
Artificial Intelligence // June 12, 2024

Mistral AI, a Paris-based artificial intelligence startup, raised $640 million in a Series B funding round led by General Catalyst, propelling its valuation to $6 billion. The funding injection positions Mistral AI as a serious contender to Silicon Valley’s AI powerhouses, signaling a shift in...

Tech Titans in the Crosshairs: DOJ and FTC Ready to Rumble Over AI Dominance
artificial intelligence // June 10, 2024

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are reportedly gearing up to unleash their antitrust hounds on Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia, according to a Wednesday (June 5) report from The New York Times. These tech behemoths have been driving artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, but...

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Microsoft Pauses Its Launch of AI-Powered Recall Program

June 14, 2024
Tech giant Microsoft has decided to delay the rollout of “Recall,” its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature designed to track and store users’ computer activity. The company announced on Thursday (June 13) that instead of rolling out Recall to all its new computers next week, it will take a more cautious approach by previewing the feature […]

AMD’s AI Ambitions Take Aim at Intel and Nvidia

June 03, 2024
The artificial intelligence chip race is heating up. In a bid to outpace rivals Nvidia and Intel, AMD unveiled a suite of cutting-edge AI chips at the Computex tech conference...

Could France Lead the EU’s Digital Comeback?  

May 27, 2024
After starting the year at a five-year low, France may be in a position to lead venture investment in the EU out of the dark ages. The country has emerged...

Apple Takes Measured Approach to AI Amid Aggressive Competitive Spend

May 03, 2024
As tech giants like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI accelerate their artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, Apple is charting a more deliberate course and expressing optimism about the technology’s future. The iPhone...

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India’s AI Aspirations Draw Multibillion Big Tech Investments

June 17, 2024
Amazon and Microsoft are reportedly investing billions in India’s artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (June 17), India is offering incentives for tech companies to build there, hoping the country’s burgeoning technology market and massive pool of skilled workers will make it a major AI consumer and exporter. The report notes that Microsoft has pledged […]

Apple’s AI Effort Makes It World’s Most Valuable Tech Company

June 12, 2024
The title of “World’s Most Valuable Company” belongs to Apple once again. As of mid-afternoon Wednesday (June 12), the iPhone maker’s market capitalization stood at $3.38 trillion, putting it ahead...

Report: Google’s in-House AI Development May Be Competitive Edge

June 10, 2024
Microsoft is reportedly effectively outsourcing its best AI research and development to OpenAI, a move that could have significant implications for the AI landscape. Todd McKinnon, CEO of cybersecurity firm...

AI Agents Attract Funding, Aim to Transform Industries

June 07, 2024
Artificial intelligence agents have reportedly caught the attention of tech investors, leading to a surge in funding for startups focused on building them. The interest from tech investors highlights the...