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India’s Karnataka drafts incentive package for clean mobility sector
Karnataka plans tax cuts and incentives for clean mobility, including hybrids, aiming to attract investments and boost adoption, despite some preferring a focus solely on EVs.
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Interview with Han Xiao, co-founder of Backrobo Wellness on sleep technology innovations
Backrobo Wellness develops smart products for sleep disorders and plans to integrate AI in medical and hotel industries.
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US nuclear plants won’t power up big tech’s AI ambitions right away
Constellation Energy and Microsoft aim to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant for data centres, facing regulations and local opposition.
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Social media platform X set for reinstatement in Brazil after Supreme Court compliance
OUR TAKEThis highlights a significant conflict between X (formerly Twitter), a major global social media platform, and Brazil’s Supreme Court. The resolution of this dispute has broader implications for freedom of speech vs. regulation and corporate accountability.–Jennifer Yu…
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Top tech news stories today: September 26, 2024
Fintech 1. PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, holding and selling for US merchants PayPal Holdings announced on Wednesday it is enabling U.S. merchants to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. (Aol) IT infrastructure 2. Google complains to EU over…
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Nebius plans over $1B AI infrastructure boost
By focusing on GPU capacity and infrastructure, Nebius positions itself as a key player in the burgeoning AI market.
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Dagestan seeks stricter measures against crypto miners
Dagestan calls for stricter measures against crypto miners causing outages, as they build underground facilities to evade laws.
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Meta opts out of EU’s AI pact before new laws
Meta won’t immediately join the EU’s AI Pact, opting instead to focus on complying with the upcoming AI Act.
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US lawmakers challenge SEC on crypto regulation
US lawmakers criticise SEC over crypto rules, citing ambiguity and hindered growth, during rare joint hearing.
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Meta will not immediately join EU’s AI Pact ahead of new law
Meta Platforms has opted not to join the EU’s voluntary AI Pact immediately, choosing instead to concentrate on compliance with the upcoming AI Act set to take effect in 2026.
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Dagestan urges crackdown on illegal crypto-mining amid power outages
OUR TAKEThis highlights the growing global issue of cryptocurrency mining’s impact on energy infrastructure. In Dagestan, illegal mining is causing power outages, which disrupts daily life and strains public utilities. Additionally, the upcoming “new regulations in Russia” signal…
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Letta emerges with groundbreaking AI memory solutions, championing open-source innovation
OUR TAKELetta, an AI startup from UC Berkeley, has launched with technology that helps AI models remember users and conversations, securing $10 million in seed funding and positioning itself as an open-source alternative to established players like OpenAI in the AI agent…
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Xiaomi demands retraction of India antitrust report over sensitive data exposure
OUR TAKEXiaomi has requested the Competition Commission of India to recall a report that alleged the company and Flipkart had breached competition laws, citing the inclusion of sensitive business data. The report, which was part of an ongoing antitrust investigation starting in…
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Intel’s stock rises on Apollo investment hints and Qualcomm merger talks
OUR TAKEIntel’s stock rose after reports of a potential $5 billion investment from Apollo Global Management and ongoing discussions about a possible takeover by Qualcomm. Despite this positive news, Intel continues to face challenges in the competitive AI chip market, with its…
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Traders buy bullish Chinese ETF options ahead of PBOC briefing
OUR TAKEWith key economic briefings by top Chinese financial regulators, including the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), and recent stimulus measures on the horizon, investors are turning to bullish options on ETFs tracking Chinese equities. The movement was especially noticeable…
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Tech giants push for looser AI regulations
Tech companies are advocating for a less strict interpretation of the EU’s AI Act, fearing fines and legal challenges related to data usage.
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Qualcomm explores potential acquisition of Intel amid chipmaker’s struggles
OUR TAKEQualcomm has approached Intel about a potential takeover, signalling a significant move in the semiconductor industry. It’s crucial for both companies and the broader technology industry. This highlights the ongoing consolidation trends within the tech industry, which can…
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TSMC, Samsung discuss building Middle Eastern megafactories
TSMC and Samsung may build cutting-edge chip plants in the U.A.E., signalling the nation’s rising status as a tech and innovation centre.
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IAB announces NEMOPS workshop to shape future of network management
A workshop organised by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) aims to chart a path for the development of future network management protocols and techniques. Recommendations from the NEMOPS workshop are expected to inform efforts of standardisation development organisations such…
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CEDESURK: Advancing higher education documentation in DRC
CEDESURK, established in 2001, fosters scientific documentation and training, supporting 50 higher education institutions in the DRC.