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Within the Time Horizon facet, Medium time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

Infineon agrees to pay $837M in Qimonda transfer dispute

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Infineon agrees to pay $837M in Qimonda transfer dispute

Infineon Technologies has settled a legal dispute with Qimonda’s insolvency administrator, agreeing to pay €753.5 million ($837.2 million).

Aug 23, 2024
ICANN publishes new DNSSEC trust anchor to prepare for 2026

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ICANN publishes new DNSSEC trust anchor to prepare for 2026

OUR TAKEICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, recently announced an important update in the realm of internet security with the publication of a new DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) trust anchor. This update is going to make the DNS, which…

Aug 23, 2024
Semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan exits Intel’s board

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Semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan exits Intel’s board

OUR TAKE Lip-Bu Tan, a semiconductor industry veteran, was brought to Intel two years ago to help the chipmaker make a comeback. Tan, who previously served as executive chair and CEO of Cadence Design Systems, joined Intel’s board in September 2022.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…

Aug 23, 2024
District of Columbia can continue antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

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District of Columbia can continue antitrust lawsuit against Amazon

A federal appeals court has decided to reinstate an antitrust lawsuit filed against Amazon in the District of Columbia.

Aug 23, 2024
Perplexity AI to bring ads on search platform by year-end

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Perplexity AI to bring ads on search platform by year-end

Perplexity AI will launch advertising on its AI-driven search platform by the fourth quarter, monetizing interactions with publisher content.

Aug 23, 2024
Nepal lifts TikTok ban after app addresses cybercrime concerns

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Nepal lifts TikTok ban after app addresses cybercrime concerns

Nepal lifted the TikTok ban following the app’s pledge to cooperate on cybercrime and content issues with local law enforcement.

Aug 23, 2024
Can a neural network learn to recognise doodling?

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Can a neural network learn to recognise doodling?

Doodling, a universal activity, meets AI, potentially spawning creative tools and blurring tech and human creativity.

Aug 23, 2024
IGF 2024 offers travel support for developing countries

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IGF 2024 offers travel support for developing countries

The IGF is seeking to support eligible candidates who represent any stakeholder group and meet specific criteria.

Aug 23, 2024
California announces funding for journalism and AI research

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California announces funding for journalism and AI research

California will become the first state to set aside millions of dollars to help pay for journalism and AI research.

Aug 23, 2024
Kacific’s satellite internet transforms Can-Isak Elementary

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Kacific’s satellite internet transforms Can-Isak Elementary

Kacific’s satellite internet has revolutionised Can-Isak Elementary in Barugo, Philippines, offering reliable connectivity and access to online resources, improving education despite severe weather and isolation. Connectivity challenge overcome Can-Isak Elementary School in…

Aug 23, 2024
Globe Telecom modernises IT infrastructure with Red Hat for enhanced agility

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Globe Telecom modernises IT infrastructure with Red Hat for enhanced agility

Globe Telecom partners with Red Hat to modernise IT infrastructure, boosting innovation, agility, and customer experience.

Aug 23, 2024
Siam Piwat CEO, Chadatip Chutrakul, shares brand insights at CEO program

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Siam Piwat CEO, Chadatip Chutrakul, shares brand insights at CEO program

Siam Piwat CEO Chadatip Chutrakul shared insights on brand building at the ISRA Institute’s “Communication and Connection for CEOs”.

Aug 23, 2024
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Baidu faces ad revenue slump amid AI price war

Baidu’s CEO acknowledged increased competition in the AI market, predicting fierce rivalry despite the company’s ongoing investment in AI.

Aug 23, 2024
Baidu’s sales stall as it struggles to cash in on AI

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Baidu’s sales stall as it struggles to cash in on AI

OUR TAKEBaidu faces a challenging transition from search advertising to AI-driven revenues amid an economic downturn in China. Despite a slight decline in quarterly revenue, the company posted a better-than-expected net profit. Baidu is seeking to transform its business model by…

Aug 23, 2024
Top tech news stories today: August 23, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: August 23, 2024

Fintech 1. Tim Draper Leads $2.5M Round for Bitcoin Startup Ark Labs Tim Draper leads a $2.5 million funding round for Ark Labs, a startup aiming to speed up Bitcoin transactions and reduce costs. (BiTBO) IT infrastructure 2. Semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan exits Intel’s board…

Aug 23, 2024
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The foundational concept of feedforward neural network

Among the various types of neural networks, feedforward neural networks (FNNs) are among the most fundamental and widely used. They form the basis of many important neural networks being used in recent times, such as convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks and so…

Aug 23, 2024
Alibaba Cloud empowers rural Malaysia with digital education

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Alibaba Cloud empowers rural Malaysia with digital education

Alibaba Cloud‘s new digital education initiative in Kapit, Malaysia, empowers over 700 students and 50 teachers in rural areas, bridging the digital divide and fostering future innovators with advanced technology. Launch of Program Jelajah Komuniti Digital in Kapit Alibaba Cloud…

Aug 22, 2024
7 reasons why we use neural networks in machine learning

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7 reasons why we use neural networks in machine learning

Neural networks, like the human brain, are key in modern machine learning, boosting tasks like image recognition and language processing.

Aug 22, 2024
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Telecom company pays $1M fine for Biden deepfake robocall

The telecoms company that used AI to mimic President Biden’s voice to transmit robo-calls will pay a $1 million fine.

Aug 22, 2024
The essential role of optimisers in neural networks

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The essential role of optimisers in neural networks

In the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning, neural networks stand out as a powerful tool for solving complex problems across various domains, from image recognition to natural language processing. At the core of training these neural networks lies a fundamental…

Aug 22, 2024