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U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute

OUR TAKEThe semiconductor sector’s recent volatility underscores the precarious balance between geopolitical tensions and market stability. Investors must navigate these choppy waters with caution, yet remain hopeful in the industry’s proven resilience and capacity for…

Jul 22, 2024
Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment

Global Institutional Trends

Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment

OUR TAKEMeta’s shift towards reducing spending and focusing on profitability signals a strategic realignment, even as it continues to invest heavily in AI and the metaverse.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What happened? Mark Zuckerberg is cutting Meta’s spending on the metaverse. The…

Jul 22, 2024
Tesla delays robotaxi launch amid design changes

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Tesla delays robotaxi launch amid design changes

Tesla has postponed its robotaxi unveiling, citing the need for additional design modifications and other features.

Jul 19, 2024
Google’s acquisition target Wiz is Israel’s military tech seed

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Google’s acquisition target Wiz is Israel’s military tech seed

Alphabet is nearing a $23 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, founded by Assaf Rappaport, a veteran of Israel’s elite 8200 intelligence unit.

Jul 19, 2024
Israeli AI medical startup CytoReason secures funding from Nvidia

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Israeli AI medical startup CytoReason secures funding from Nvidia

CytoReason has secured $80 million investment from OurCrowd, Nvidia, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Jul 19, 2024
GitLab explores sale amid rising acquisition interest

Global Cloud Services Trends

GitLab explores sale amid rising acquisition interest

GitLab, a cloud-based software development tools provider, is reportedly exploring a sale after attracting acquisition interest.

Jul 19, 2024
Google reportedly eyeing a $23B acquisition for Wiz

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google reportedly eyeing a $23B acquisition for Wiz

Google’s parent company Alphabet is reportedly in advanced acquisition talks with Wiz in a deal that could be worth as much as $23 billion. Google is working to strengthen its cybersecurity business with a focus on cloud computing and investing heavily in its cloud computing…

Jul 15, 2024
Intel leads funding in Israeli AI construction startup Buildots

Global Institutional Trends

Intel leads funding in Israeli AI construction startup Buildots

Buildots secures $15 million from Intel Capital to expand its AI software aimed at reducing construction delays by up to 50% and improving cost efficiencies.

Jul 12, 2024
AI deals break a record for US VC funding

North America Institutional Trends

AI deals break a record for US VC funding

The US venture capital funding surged to $55.6 billion in Q2, driven by significant investments in AI companies, reversing a previous decline.

Jul 5, 2024
LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes

LG acquires 80% of Athom to enhance AI-driven smart home solutions, with plans to buy the remaining 20% within three years.

Jul 4, 2024
The US initiates AI investment restriction on China

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

The US initiates AI investment restriction on China

US restricts investments in China’s AI sector, criticised by China’s UN envoy for hindering development and promoting division.

Jul 4, 2024
AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5B valuation in new funding

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5B valuation in new funding

OUR TAKE The Magic AI model is able to understand and process a large number of contexts simultaneously thanks to an innovative design that goes beyond the traditional Transformer model commonly used in large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT model.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…

Jul 3, 2024
Cybersecurity incident at HubSpot: A wake-up call for businesses

Global Cloud Services Trends

Cybersecurity incident at HubSpot: A wake-up call for businesses

HubSpot, the leadingsoftware company, is currently investigating a cybersecurity breach that targeted its customers.

Jul 1, 2024
Globe and Lynk to launch direct-to-device satellite service

Global Cloud Services Trends

Globe and Lynk to launch direct-to-device satellite service

OUR TAKE Globe’s expansion strategy underscores its commitment to technological innovation and social responsibility, positioning the telecommunications giant at the forefront of global efforts to achieve universal connectivity.–Revel Cheng, BTW reporter Globe will use Lynk’s…

Jun 28, 2024
Evolve Bank confirms cyber attack and data breach

Global Institutional Trends

Evolve Bank confirms cyber attack and data breach

OUR TAKE The incident not only poses a challenge to Evolve Bank’s reputation, but also highlights the growing cybersecurity threats facing financial institutions in the digital age. The government and regulators will closely monitor the progress of this incident and may further…

Jun 27, 2024
U.S. new rules prohibit investment in Chinese AI, tech sector

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

U.S. new rules prohibit investment in Chinese AI, tech sector

OUR TAKE On the surface, this move by the U.S. is to safeguard its national interests. In fact, it violates the principles of market economy and fair competition, undermines the international economic and trade order, disrupts the stability of the global industrial chain and…

Jun 25, 2024
OpenAI completes acquisition of Rockset

Global Institutional Trends

OpenAI completes acquisition of Rockset

OUR TAKE While OpenAI has made acquisitions before, buying a company primarily for talent, this deal marks the first time OpenAI will integrate the technology and staff of a startup it has acquired. After the acquisition of Rockset, OpenAI will further enhance the competitiveness…

Jun 24, 2024
Apple’s App Store rules breach EU tech rules, EU regulators say

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Apple’s App Store rules breach EU tech rules, EU regulators say

OUR TAKE As the main app distribution channel on the iOS platform, the rules of the App Store have a significant impact on millions of app developers and billions of users. The EU’s action is not just a scrutiny of Apple’s case-by-case case, but also a holistic regulation of the…

Jun 24, 2024
US lawsuit against TikTok focuses on children’s privacy

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

US lawsuit against TikTok focuses on children’s privacy

TikTok faces legal challenges, including a DOJ lawsuit and a mandate to divest its U.S. operations, amid ongoing concerns over data security.

Jun 24, 2024
AMD is investigating a suspected data breach crisis

Global Institutional Trends

AMD is investigating a suspected data breach crisis

Advanced Micro Devices Inc is investigating allegations that its company information was stolen in a cyberattack.

Jun 19, 2024