OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ecosystem with Developer Tools and Marketplace
OpenAI launched a store for custom AI models and an updated SDK, transitioning ChatGPT into a developer platform and fostering a broader AI ecosystem.
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Coursera and Udemy Announce Merger Agreement Valued at $2.5 Billion
Online learning platforms Coursera and Udemy have entered a merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion, signaling significant consolidation in the digital education sector.
Amazon Reportedly Pursues OpenAI Investment Amid Cloud AI Competition
Amazon is reportedly negotiating a significant investment in OpenAI, signaling a strategic move to deepen its involvement in the generative AI sector and intensify competition among major cloud providers.
USTR Challenges EU Digital Policies Amid Trade Tensions
The U.S. Trade Representative maintains scrutiny over the European Union's digital taxation and market regulation efforts, signaling ongoing trade friction over policies impacting global tech firms.
Adobe Integrates ChatGPT into Photoshop and Acrobat Express
Adobe is integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into Photoshop and Acrobat Express, enhancing creative and document workflows with conversational AI capabilities.
Intel Partners with SambaNova to Expand AI Data Center Offerings
Intel has signed a term sheet with SambaNova Systems to integrate specialized AI hardware into Intel-powered data centers, broadening Intel's AI strategy.
Meta Integrates Limitless AI for Wearable Expansion
Meta Platforms has acquired Limitless, an AI device startup, signaling an accelerated focus on integrating conversational artificial intelligence into its wearable hardware ecosystem.
EU Initiates Formal DSA Proceedings Against X Over Content Moderation and Transparency
The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings against X under the Digital Services Act, investigating alleged failures in content moderation, disinformation countermeasures, and transparency. This marks the first such action against a major online platform under the new EU regulation.
Meta Recruits Apple Design Executive for Reality Labs
Meta Platforms has recruited former Apple Vice President of Interface Design, Alan Dye, to lead a new creative studio within Reality Labs, intensifying its focus on user experience in mixed reality amid growing competition.
Micron Exits Consumer Retail, Shifts to Enterprise Memory
Micron Technology announces its strategic withdrawal from the Crucial consumer retail business, redirecting resources to high-growth enterprise and data center memory solutions.
Uber and AV Ride Launch Robotaxi Service in Dallas
Uber and autonomous vehicle developer AV Ride have launched a robotaxi service in Dallas, integrating self-driving cars into Uber's platform for ride-hailing operations.
India Revokes Mandatory Government App Pre-installation on Smartphones
India's government has withdrawn its mandate requiring smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government application, following significant opposition from industry and privacy advocates.
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Amazon Expands Rapid Delivery Operations
Amazon is piloting 30-minute delivery services in select urban markets, increasing competition within the e-commerce last-mile sector.
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WebGPU Achieves Cross-Browser Support for Advanced Graphics
WebGPU, a new web standard for high-performance graphics and compute, is now available across major browsers, expanding the capabilities of web applications.
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Eventbrite Acquired by Bending Spoons in $500 Million Deal
Eventbrite is set to become a subsidiary of Bending Spoons, a move valued at approximately $500 million, designed to accelerate the event management platform's growth through mobile and AI integration.
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Amazon Boosts AI Chip Portfolio, Enhances AWS Capabilities
Amazon has launched a new generation of its custom AI chip, Inferentia3, designed to improve performance and cost-efficiency for large language models and generative AI workloads within Amazon Web Services.
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India Mandates National Smartphone Registry
India's Department of Telecommunications introduces a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) to combat smartphone theft and counterfeiting by requiring all devices to be registered.
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NVIDIA Opens AI Models, Tools for Autonomous Driving Research
NVIDIA releases new open AI models and development tools to accelerate autonomous driving research, providing foundational components for perception, prediction, and planning.
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European Agencies Shut Down Crypto Mixer Sinbad
European law enforcement, in cooperation with U.S. authorities, has dismantled Sinbad.io, a cryptocurrency mixing service implicated in laundering €1.3 billion, primarily for groups like North Korea's Lazarus Group.
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Sony Bank to Launch USD Stablecoin for Web3 Finance
Sony Bank plans to issue a USD-pegged stablecoin for Web3 services, including gaming and IP, aligning with Japan's recent stablecoin regulations.
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Meta Reportedly Explores Google AI Chip Procurement
Meta Platforms is reportedly in discussions to acquire Google's custom Tensor Processing Units, a move that could shift AI chip market dynamics and diversify Meta's hardware supply.
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Airbus Mandates Software Fix for A350, A330neo Fleets Against Cosmic Ray Vulnerability
Airbus orders a software update for A350 and A330neo fleets to address a vulnerability to cosmic radiation, aiming to prevent simultaneous multi-system failures and enhance flight safety.
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Robinhood Enters Regulated Prediction Market Sector
Robinhood is expanding its financial product offerings into regulated prediction markets through a joint venture, aiming to capture new user segments and diversify revenue streams.
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OpenAI Introduces AI Shopping Assistant
OpenAI launches Astra, an AI-powered shopping assistant designed to streamline online product discovery and comparison, marking its entry into consumer-focused e-commerce applications.