Amazon is making significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence by acquiring talent from AI startup Adept. The move, which involves hiring key members of Adept’s team and licensing their technology, demonstrates Amazon’s commitment to advancing its AI capabilities. Rohit Prasad, a senior vice president at Amazon, recently announced in a memo to employees
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Levi Strauss, the iconic clothing maker known for its blue jeans, is experiencing a surge in popularity as consumers are embracing the Western wear trend. This trend has been fueled by cultural influences such as Beyoncé’s “Levii’s Jeans” lyric and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, as well as fashion lines like the one unveiled by Louis
Argentina’s President Javier Milei recently achieved a big legislative win with the approval of economic reform measures proposed by him in Congress. This comes just over six months after he took office, indicating early success in his presidency. The measures, which include investment incentives, privatization of state-owned entities, and tax reforms, are aimed at shaking
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought about significant transformations in various industries. However, Chinese smartphone company Honor’s CEO, George Zhao, emphasizes that these advancements are meaningless if user data is not adequately protected. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Zhao highlighted the need for safeguarding personal data in AI operations to ensure
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a warning to Boeing stating that it could lose its status as a party to the probe into a 737 MAX mid-air blowout. This warning came after Boeing violated rules by providing non-public information to the media and speculating about possible causes. The NTSB Office of Aviation Safety
Paramount’s latest prequel in the A Quiet Place franchise, A Quiet Place: Day One, has shattered records with a preview night haul estimated between $5M-$6M. Showtimes for the highly anticipated film began at 3 PM, surpassing the numbers set by its predecessors. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the film explores the origins of the ferocious aliens
The rise of Chinese automakers in the global automotive market is projected to be significant, with forecasts suggesting that these brands will hold a 33% market share by 2030. This marks a substantial increase from the 21% market share they are expected to have this year. The growth of Chinese automakers is not limited to
The upcoming sequel to the original action-packed movie from the 90s, Twisters, is generating a lot of buzz. According to tracking, the film is expected to have a strong start with a projected $50 million opening on July 19. Despite tracking data suggesting this figure, factors such as walk-up business and a heatwave may contribute
The recent lawsuit filed by the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) against OpenAI and Microsoft highlights a growing concern within the news industry regarding copyright infringement. This lawsuit follows similar legal action taken by other publications, including The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and the New York Daily News. The CIR accuses OpenAI of using
The stock of Walgreens Boots Alliance took a hit, dropping more than 24.5% after the company reported third-quarter earnings that fell short of Wall Street’s expectations. This news resulted in a cut to the company’s full-year adjusted profit outlook, leading to a decision to close underperforming stores to save costs. This downturn also impacted CVS,
GSK’s shares took a hit, dropping as much as 7% following a U.S. public health agency‘s change in recommendation for the use of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines. This change directly affects the drugmaker’s new blockbuster medicine, Arexvy, which was introduced in the United States last summer. The recommendation by the U.S. Centers for Disease
The events in Bolivia on Wednesday evening saw the armed forces pulling back from the presidential palace in La Paz, signaling a dramatic turn of events in the country. General Juan Jose Zuniga, who had been recently stripped of his military command, led military units that gathered in the central Plaza Murillo square, leading to
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 continues to break records, with a staggering $799.7M in global box office revenue as of Tuesday. The film has been a massive success internationally, raking in $411.9M from 44 overseas markets. In North America, Inside Out 2 has reached $387.8M, solidifying its position as a top contender on the domestic animated
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang attributes the company’s success in the artificial intelligence chip market to a strategic bet made over a decade ago. This bet involved significant investment in AI technology, totaling billions of dollars, as well as the recruitment of a team of thousands of engineers dedicated to advancing AI capabilities. During Nvidia’s recent