Microsoft’s Build developer conference is set to kick off, providing a platform for the company to showcase its latest advancements in artificial intelligence. With CEO Satya Nadella hinting at AI becoming a significant part of every PC by 2024, Microsoft’s ownership of Windows gives it a unique edge in the realm of AI. The integration
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Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker, recently revealed that it is cutting approximately 600 more employees across its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices in Fremont and Palo Alto as part of a major restructuring effort. The latest round of layoffs spanned various departments and roles, impacting factory workers, software developers, and robotics engineers. This move comes in
The recent announcement of the European Union launching an investigation into Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has raised critical concerns over the child safety risks associated with its platforms. The European Commission highlighted issues such as the stimulation of behavioral addictions in children and the creation of ‘rabbit-hole effects’ on platforms like Facebook and
As tensions between the U.S. and China continue to rise, many investors are turning to a “China Plus One” strategy, seeking opportunities in other countries such as India and Southeast Asia. According to Shailendra Singh, managing director of Peak XV Partners, this diversification strategy is benefiting markets outside of China in the short term. However,
Amazon has significantly disrupted the digital advertising industry, posing a threat to established incumbents like Meta and Google. The company has been able to attract billions of dollars in advertising revenue each quarter, as brands aim to reach the vast number of consumers that visit the platform on a daily basis. What started as a
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle company, is currently facing a lawsuit from the nonprofit Environmental Democracy Project. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla has been consistently failing to comply with the Clean Air Act at its assembly plant in Fremont, California. According to the environmental group, Tesla has violated the law hundreds of times since January
Microsoft and Amazon have recently announced significant investments in France, with Microsoft committing 4 billion euros and Amazon committing 1.2 billion euros. These investments are aimed at expanding cloud and AI infrastructure, creating jobs, and supporting digital innovation in the country. This article will analyze the implications and impact of these investments on France’s technology
A recent legal battle between Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) and Israel’s Bright Data involving data scraping has come to an end with a federal judge in California dismissing the lawsuit. X alleged that Bright Data was scraping data from X and selling it, using measures to avoid anti-scraping technology. The lawsuit also claimed violations
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently issued a profit warning after its first-quarter earnings fell short of expectations. The company cited intense competition in the chip industry as a primary reason for the decline in profits. According to SMIC, the pricing for commodity products is heavily influenced by market trends, making it challenging for the
Activist group Politan Capital has made it clear that they are not backing down in the battle for board seats at Masimo. In response to the company’s settlement offer to add one of Politan’s nominees, William Jellison, to the board, Politan’s Quentin Koffey has demanded that not only Jellison be added, but also another nominee,
China is at the forefront of AI research, with local companies utilizing technologies similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT to enhance the development of humanoid robots. Li Zhang, COO of LimX Dynamics in Shenzhen, noted the significant impact of generative AI in speeding up research and development cycles. The ability of AI to understand and generate content
Amazon Web Services recently announced an additional investment of 12 billion Singapore dollars over the next five years to expand its cloud infrastructure and services in Singapore. This investment aims to enhance the data center capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region, marking a significant commitment to the ASEAN region. Since the launch of its first Asia-Pacific
Palantir, the defense tech firm that specializes in big-data and artificial intelligence software, experienced a sharp decline in its shares following a report of weaker-than-expected guidance. The company’s earnings per share of 8 cents adjusted fell short of the 8 cents expected, while revenues of $634 million were slightly below the $625 million anticipated by
The recent news of Tesla’s progress in bringing its advanced driver-assistance feature to China has sparked excitement among investors. However, according to Mark Hawtin, GAM Investment Management’s investment director, the buzz surrounding Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) service may be misleading. Despite the hype, the reality is that Tesla’s FSD does not offer full autonomous