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Ukraine Advances AI Drones Amidst War
Ukrainian startups are advancing AI drone technology in the face of Russian conflict, aiming for a strategic edge on the battlefield. Efforts are underway to develop AI drones that can operate independently of human control, reducing vulnerability to Russian electronic jamming.
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HSBC names Georges Elhedery CEO to keep strategic continuity
OUR TAKEHSBC’s decision to promote Georges Elhedery as CEO is a bold move, but also a safe bet. Continuity in leadership can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it shows stability and trust in the current strategy. But on the other, it could stifle innovation if Elhedery just…
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IX Telecom: Telecom industry fortifies cybersecurity against rising threats
Increasing importance of cybersecurity Since digital connectivity is integral to our daily lives, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. This is particularly true for the telecommunications industry, which forms a critical part of the infrastructure supporting…
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BlackBerry debuts ‘CylanceMDR Pro’, advancing AI-driven security
BlackBerry, a cybersecurity leader, has introduced CylanceMDR Pro, an advanced managed detection and response service.
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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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OpenAI goes ‘Strawberry’, a new reasoning technology
OpenAI is projecting a groundbreaking plan called “Strawberry”, aiming to demonstrate advanced reasoning capabilities in its AI models,
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ByteDance vs. EU: The gatekeeper battle lost in Court
The CJEU ruled on 17 July to reject ByteDance’s appeal against the EU’s decision to recognise it as a “gatekeeper”. The court said ByteDance met the DMA’s quantitative criteria of global market capitalisation, the number of users in the EU and the number of years since the…
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Tech giants accused of using unauthorised YouTube transcripts to train AI models
OUR TAKEThe development of AI technology is certainly promising, but its creation and advancement are built on databases. The lack of transparency in these databases is bound to cause controversy. The affected parties and the infringing companies often hold conflicting views…
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Anthropic launches Claude on Android
OUR TAKEClaude’s entry into the Android market reshapes the AI app landscape dominated by ChatGPT. This move will expand the AI user base, enhancing the potential for widespread AI adoption and proficiency, ultimately fostering industry growth through education and training.…
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Amazon Prime Day sales up 12% in first 7 hours
OUR TAKEAmazon Prime Day 2024 started strong with a 12% increase in sales in the first seven hours compared to last year. The event, designed to attract new subscribers and ensure customer loyalty, presents a wide range of items from protein shakes to tech gadgets such as the…
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Former OpenAI, Tesla exec Andrej Karpathy launches AI education platform
Former OpenAI, Tesla engineer Andrej Karpathy is developing an educational platform to create AI teaching assistants to improve learning.
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Elon Musk relocates X and SpaceX headquarters to Texas
Elon Musk said he is moving the headquarters of X and SpaceX, from California to Texas, citing a newly gender identity law in California.
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Alphabet plans to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23B
Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23B, a move that would mark its largest acquisition to date.
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Docyt AI unveils world’s first AI bookkeeper ‘GARY’
Docyt AI, a pioneer in AI-powered accounting automation, has introduced GARY, the world’s first AI bookkeeper, currently in beta testing.
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ASML Q2 profits and bookings surge on AI demand
ASML, the Dutch titan in semiconductor equipment, reported a robust second quarter of 2024 with a net profit of $1.74 billion on revenues of $6.76 billion, exceeding analyst predictions and showcasing a recovery despite annual declines.
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Google-based GitLab ‘s $8B future: Datadog eyes giant acquisition
OUR TAKEIt looks like GitLab, that cool cloud-based dev tool provider, is getting some serious offers on the table. With Datadog, the cloud monitoring biggie, showing interest, it’s like a tech M&A drama in the making. But remember Slack’s $27.7 billion acquisition to Salesforce?…
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Taboola scores major deal with Apple, shares surge by 11%
OUR TAKETaboola landing that Apple partnership is huge news. It’s like the underdog of digital ads just got a major boost from the tech giant. I mean, Apple is notoriously tight-lipped about their ad revenue, but with eMarketer projecting them to hit $10 billion by 2024, you can…
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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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5 formidable challenges of big data analytics
Big data analytics faces formidable challenges, including scale, quality, skills, ethics, legality, and tech-business alignment.
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New Ray-Ban Meta glasses smash sales records, Milleri says
New Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, created by Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica, have seen a surge in sales, exceeding their predecessors. The success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses can’t be separated from its pricing, features, and form factor.