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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.

Editorial image for China’s 3 largest telecoms companies announced plans for computing network and AI.

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China’s 3 largest telecoms companies announced plans for computing network and AI

China’s three major telecommunications companies China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom announced plans to target cloud computing power and artificial intelligence (AI). 5G technology in China According to public data from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information…

Apr 2, 2024
Crypto exchange Upbit’s daily trading volume falls to $3.8B in April

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Crypto exchange Upbit’s daily trading volume falls to $3.8B in April

South Korea crypto exchange Upbit witnessed its 24-hour trading volume decline to $3.8 billion in early April, down from a peak in March.

Apr 2, 2024
FTC launches strategy to combat $1.1B impersonation scam losses

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FTC launches strategy to combat $1.1B impersonation scam losses

The Federal Trade Commission has implemented a strategy to combat impersonation scams, citing damages exceeding $1.1 billion in 2023 alone.

Apr 2, 2024
Sam Altman quits OpenAI venture fund under new structure

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Sam Altman quits OpenAI venture fund under new structure

OpenAI Startup Fund’s restructuring sees Sam Altman cede ownership and control, with Ian Hathaway assuming management.

Apr 2, 2024
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Chat app Telegram challenges Meta with the launch of new ‘business’ features

Telegram, the popular messaging app, is taking on Meta’s WhatsApp and Messenger with the launch of its new ‘Business’ features. Telegram Business features Telegram Business was officially launched over the weekend, introducing features such as customising the start page, setting…

Apr 2, 2024
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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album against AI music production

At the press conference for Beyoncé’s new album Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé made a surprise statement against the growing presence of artificial intelligence in music. How Artificial Intelligence Generated Art Works “The joy of creating music is that there are no rules,” said Beyoncé.…

Apr 2, 2024
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Google consents to deleting browsing history gathered when using Incognito mode

Under a proposed class action settlement filed on Monday, Google agreed to destroy or cancel billions of records of web browsing data collected while identifying users in private browsing “incognito mode”. Settle an argument Google has settled a $5 billion lawsuit with…

Apr 2, 2024
bank payment financial institutions

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Is your organisation ready for advanced payment systems?

Financial institutions are under pressure to update their payment infrastructure, embracing AI innovations to maintain competitiveness, control costs, and ensure security in the face of an evolving financial landscape. Bank of America puts banking, investing, retirement into one…

Apr 2, 2024
Top tech news stories today: April 2, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: April 2, 2024

Explore updates from companies like Microsoft, Alibaba Cloud, and Yum Brands, shaping the future of technology and AI.

Apr 2, 2024
US and UK announce partnership on science of AI safety

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US and UK announce partnership on science of AI safety

The U.S. and UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, which will see them work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models, following through on commitments made at the AI Safety Summit last November. The new partnership Following commitments…

Apr 2, 2024
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AI-powered fast-food innovation in progress

Yum! Brands plans to provide AI-powered fast food, and has been investing more in technology and automation in an effort to cut costs and increase sales. AI-powered fast food Yum! Brands has been increasing investment about $30 billion in technology and automation, almost double…

Apr 2, 2024
Yum fast-food AI

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Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Embrace ‘AI-First’ for Fast Food Progress

Yum! Brands announces an AI-centric strategy, aiming to boost efficiency and customer service through technological innovation across its major fast-food chains. McDonald’s & Google AI integration: Will promised benefits materialize? AI-Powered operations Yum! Brands, the…

Apr 2, 2024
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Samsung smartens its digital voice assistant Bixby with GenAI

As generative AI and large language model technology (LLM) emerge, Samsung is upgrading to smarten its digital voice assistant Bixby. Samsung plans to enhance Bixby with generative AI Samsung is gearing up to revolutionise its digital assistant, Bixby, by integrating generative…

Apr 2, 2024
MacBooks Apple

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Current offers on MacBooks featuring Apple’s M-series chipsets

Apple sells a variety of MacBooks featuring its own M-series chips, ranging from the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air to the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3, priced from $999 to $2,499. Deals on these models, including those with M1, M2, or M3 chips, are readily available. MacBook Pro…

Apr 2, 2024
Oculus Quest 1 won’t get new Quest Store apps from May onwards

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Oculus Quest 1 won’t get new Quest Store apps from May onwards

From May, Oculus Quest 1 users lose new app support as Meta speeds up the headset’s phase-out, reflecting broader changes in VR tech affecting developers and consumers. Code snippet shows Quest headset support for panoramic photos End of Quest 1 support This is not a reflection…

Apr 1, 2024
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Future PCs equipped with copilot AI to operate locally

Microsoft’s Copilot AI will operate locally on PCs instead of relying on cloud in the near future.The increasing local computing power is expected to enhance performance and privacy. Hardware achievement pave the way for AI PCs Intel is putting into efforts to enable Microsoft’s…

Apr 1, 2024
OVHcloud pioneers quantum computer to support Europe

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OVHcloud pioneers quantum computer to support Europe

OVHcloud brings together European quantum ecosystem to launch the first quantum computer commissioning for a European cloud service provider.

Apr 1, 2024
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Google Podcasts in the US may be discontinued soon

Google is discontinuing its Podcasts app in the U.S., prompting users to switch to YouTube Music for uninterrupted access to their favorite podcasts. Migration deadline announced The company has commenced notifying users of the app that they are required to transfer their…

Apr 1, 2024
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Only 15 seconds needed to clone your voice, says OpenAI

The voice clone model Voice Engine has been in development since late 2022, and it can generate a synthetic voice according to a 15-second clip of someone’s voice. However, as generative AI continues to develop, ethical concerns follow as well. OpenAI introduces Voice Engine…

Apr 1, 2024
Voice Engine OpenAI

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OpenAI’s voice engine: synthetic voices on hold

OpenAI unveils Voice Engine, an AI model replicating human voices from short audio clips, but delays full release due to ethical and societal concerns over potential misuse. The potential of voice engine The evolution of voice synthesis has been remarkable, especially when…

Apr 1, 2024