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Top tech news today: December 24, 2024

Latest Tech News Summaries 1. Palantir raises 2024 revenue forecast again on robust AI adoption; shares surge Palantir’s forecast for 2024 revenue has been increased once more, driven by strong demand for AI solutions, leading to a surge in stock prices. FinTech Global 2. Robot AI startup Physical I…

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Latest Tech News Summaries 1. Palantir raises 2024 revenue forecast again on robust AI adoption; shares surge Palantir’s forecast for 2024 revenue has been increased once more, driven by strong demand for AI solutions, leading to a surge in stock prices. FinTech Global 2. Robot…

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Palantir’s forecast for 2024 revenue has been increased once more, driven by strong demand for AI solutions, leading to a surge in stock prices. FinTech Global Physical Intelligence secures $400 million in funding from major investors like Jeff Bezos and OpenAI to accelerate AI-driven robotics innovation. FinTech Global

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SK Telecom announces an ambitious plan for an AI-powered ‘superhighway’ spanning the Asia Pacific, enhancing connectivity and AI integration. Telecoms.com Meta has granted US defense agencies and contractors access to its powerful AI models, sparking discussions on AI’s role in national security. Telecoms.com SPH Media announces a 10% reduction in its tech workforce as part of a restructuring strategy to improve long-term sustainability. Telecoms.com The New York Times exceeds revenue estimates as digital subscriptions reach new heights, reflecting the success of its paywall strategy. Finextra

Key Points

  • 1. Palantir raises 2024 revenue forecast again on robust AI adoption; shares surge
  • 2. Robot AI startup Physical Intelligence raises $400 million from Bezos, OpenAI
  • 3. SK Telecom bets big on AI: Plans for AI ‘superhighway’ across Asia Pacific
  • 4. Meta opens its AI models to US defence agencies and contractors
  • 5. SPH Media cuts 10% of tech employees in restructuring move in bid to stay sustainable

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Nikita Jiang