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Paytm’s loss widens as regulatory action continues to bite
OUR TAKEPaytm, a popular Indian fintech company, continued to suffer financial setbacks after its net loss doubled to $100 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Faced with stringent regulatory measures from the Reserve Bank of India, which almost shut down its banking…

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Google reduces AI Overview responses to search queries
OUR TAKEGoogle’s AI Overviews integrate customised language models with core web ranking systems to deliver accurate, high-quality search results and relevant links. This could impact media traffic and prompt website editors to optimise content for better search visibility.…

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India’s first unicorn sets sights on IPO after returning home
OUR TAKEInMobi, a Mumbai-based mobile advertising company, is targeting an IPO in India in the second half of 2025, following its strategic decision to move its headquarters back to India from Singapore earlier this year. The move, spearheaded by founder Naveen Tewari, aims to…

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What does DataRobot do? Automating AI and machine learning
In the age of data-driven decision-making, DataRobot has emerged as a pivotal tool in the field of AI and machine learning.

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Malaysia becomes semiconductor hub amid U.S.-China chip tensions
Rising importance of Malaysia in the semiconductor industry Malaysia is emerging as a crucial destination for semiconductor manufacturers, driven by escalating U.S.-China tensions that have prompted companies to diversify their operations. Major chipmakers such as Intel…

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Elon Musk’s political shift: supporting Trump
OUR TAKEElon Musk, after publicly pledging to remain politically neutral, has chosen to support Donald Trump’s actions and their possible impact on Tesla Inc. While Musk has worked to drive a global transition to sustainable energy, his political shift can have negative…

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‘Almost’ all in crypto’s a winners in a second Trump administration
OUR TAKEUnder a potential second Trump administration, there was a notable resurgence of interest in cryptocurrency and digital assets, reflecting a pivotal shift in regulatory and economic landscapes. Donald Trump’s growing endorsement of bitcoin mining and digital currencies…

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Meta pauses EU AI model rollout amid regulatory concerns
Citing regulatory unpredictability, Meta will not introduce its multimodal AI models in the European Union. The decision reflects broader compliance challenges with EU data protection laws, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Asia-Pacific gains from World Radiocommunication Conference
The latest World Radiocommunication Conference advanced the Asia-Pacific region’s radio spectrum development.

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U.S. trade fears over China spark $500B chip stock slide
Wall Street’s semiconductor index lost over $500 billion on Wednesday due to reports of potential U.S. export restrictions on China. Intel, a major beneficiary of the U.S. Chips Act with $52.7 billion in subsidies, may gain from geopolitical tensions but faces concerns over…

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Argentina tightens crypto rules amid money-laundering worries
The Argentine government has introduced a fiscal package that includes tax amnesty for undeclared crypto assets, permitting individuals to disclose holdings of up to $100,000 without facing penalties.

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EU antitrust regulators investigate Google and Samsung’s AI deal
OUR TAKE EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager sent questionnaires in March to Microsoft, Google, Meta, Facebook, TikTok, and other large tech companies involved in AI collaboration. Previously, Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI sidestepped EU merger rules, and she…

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Top tech news stories today: July 18, 2024
Fintech 1. Russia weighs risk of embracing crypto for international payments Russia should accelerate the creation of infrastructure for payments in cryptocurrencies but carefully weigh the associated risks, its money laundering watchdog said on Wednesday, ahead of a…

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America Movil loses $60M, gains millions in subscribers
OUR TAKEAmerica Movil taking a $60 million hit? That’s gotta sting, especially after last year’s windfall. But hey, they didn’t let the peso’s tumble bring them down completely. They still managed to boost their subscriber base and broadband access, which is no small feat. And…

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4 critical success factors for big data analytics
Big data analytics thrives on scalable infrastructures, quality data, skilled personnel, and strategies yielding tangible business results.

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Binance’s Nigeria money laundering trial is postponed to October
Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s money-laundering trial has been postponed to October 11 due to the judge’s vacation

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Microsoft’s $650M AI hire triggers major UK regulatory probe
CMA has launched a formal investigation into Microsoft’s recent hiring of former Inflection AI employees and its partnership with startups.

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Huawei Builds $1.4B Shanghai centre as chip war heats up
OUR TAKEHuawei Technologies is about to complete its largest research and development centre in Shanghai, a major step forward for the global semiconductor industry. The centre, which will be Huawei’s largest, covers 1.6 million square metres and has extensive facilities…

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Panasonic’s CEO urges managers to embrace a ‘sense of crisis’
OUR TAKEPanasonic Holdings CEO Yuki Kusumi has issued a strong warning to the company’s management, stressing the urgent need for a “sense of crisis” to combat persistently low profitability. In a recent interview, Kusumi stated that managers who failed to meet performance…

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Tesla’s UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence thrown out by UK court
OUR TAKETesla’s efforts to secure favourable licensing terms for 5G technology patents have been blocked by a London High Court ruling that dismissed the company’s case against InterDigital and Avanci. The court’s ruling complicates Tesla’s plans to launch 5G vehicles in the UK…
