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Kekius Maximus: Elon Musk rings in 2025 with a bold name change to ‘Kekius Maximus’

Nickie Louise Posted On December 31, 2024

Elon Musk is no longer ‘Elon Musk’ on X—at least for now. The Tesla CEO once again made waves on social media by updating his X (formerly Twitter) profile on Tuesday (December 31), changing his display name to ‘Kekius Maximus,’ […]

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Deepseek, a free open-source AI model, outperforms OpenAI and Meta’s latest models at a fraction of the cost

Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2024

Forget about ChatGPT. A new free AI large language model is taking the internet by storm. This new AI model doesn’t come from OpenAI, Meta, Google, or any familiar name. Meet DeepSeek, a free open-source AI developed by a Chinese […]

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Nvidia completes $700M acquisition of AI startup Run:ai after antitrust scrutiny, plans open-source shift

Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2024

After months of regulatory scrutiny, Nvidia has officially completed its $700 million acquisition of Israeli AI startup Run:ai. The announcement on Monday comes after an extended antitrust review, highlighting the challenges Nvidia faced in closing the deal. The European Commission […]

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US Court of Appeals halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act (FinCEN) in a win for small businesses and startup founders

Nickie Louise Posted On December 30, 2024

With the January 1, 2025, deadline just days away, a federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was part of new FinCEN reporting requirements. The law required U.S. businesses to disclose details […]

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OpenAI weighs changes to corporate structure: Exploring a non-profit backed by ‘for-profit’s success’ to sustain AGI’s mission-driven future

Nickie Louise Posted On December 27, 2024

Just weeks after reports that OpenAI was seeking to remove the “AGI clause” in its agreement with Microsoft and shift to a full-profit model, the make of ChatGPT is now rethinking its corporate setup. OpenAI’s Board of Directors is exploring […]

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ChatGPT is down again: OpenAI’s ChatGPT is hit with outages. Here’s what you need to know

Nickie Louise Posted On December 26, 2024

Just a month after blaming targeted DDoS attacks for ChatGPT outages, OpenAI announced this afternoon that its AI app ChatGPT is experiencing glitches for some users. ChatGPT has been down for at least two hours with no word on when […]

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xAI closes $6 billion in Series C funding from A16Z, Blackrock, Sequoia, NVIDIA, and others

Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024

After weeks of speculation, Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI has closed a massive $6 billion Series C funding round. This latest investment includes high-profile names like A16Z, Blackrock, and Fidelity Management & Research Company. Other notable backers include Kingdom Holdings, […]

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Userway faces class action lawsuit over alleged false accessibility and ADA compliance claims

Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024

Userway is facing a class action lawsuit filed by Bloomsybox.com, LLC, accusing the company of making misleading claims about its accessibility widget. The lawsuit, filed at Delaware District Court, alleges that Userway promoted its product as a simple, foolproof solution […]

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Apple nears $4 trillion valuation, surpassing Nvidia amid AI boost and iPhone surge

Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024

Apple is on the verge of reaching an unprecedented $4 trillion market valuation, buoyed by investor excitement over its recent AI-driven initiatives aimed at reviving sluggish iPhone sales. The news comes just over a month ago after Nvidia claimed the title […]

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Fiserv to acquire Canada’s Payfare in $140M deal to expand payment solutions for gig workers

Nickie Louise Posted On December 23, 2024

U.S.-based fintech giant Fiserv is set to acquire Canadian payments platform Payfare in a deal valued at C$201.5 million ($140 million). Announced Monday, the acquisition positions Fiserv to deepen its offerings for gig economy workers, a rapidly growing segment that […]

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OpenAI unveils o3, a next-gen reasoning model that approaches AGI

Nickie Louise Posted On December 20, 2024

OpenAI has announced its latest AI reasoning models, o3 and o3-mini, which aim to tackle complex problems with greater precision and efficiency. These models represent a significant leap in AI capabilities, building on the foundation set by the o1 series […]

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Marc Andreessen on Elon Musk: The hands-on CEO who inspires loyalty by solving problems side-by-side with frontline engineers

Nickie Louise Posted On December 20, 2024

Elon Musk’s track record of success is undeniable, with achievements spanning industries like electric vehicles, space exploration, and renewable energy. From his six rules for insane productivity to 120-hour workweeks, what truly sets Musk apart isn’t just the scale of […]

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OpenAI fined €15 million for using personal data to train ChatGPT without consent

Nickie Louise Posted On December 20, 2024

Since its launch over two years ago, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has attracted over 100 million users, with 300 million engaging weekly. But as its popularity grows, so do concerns about how personal data is used. Recent findings reveal that OpenAI trained […]

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TikTok’s survival hopes rise as U.S. Supreme Court steps in to hear case against looming ban

Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2024

TikTok’s hope of survival rose on Thursday as the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear its bid to block the looming ban. The U.S. Supreme Court announced Wednesday it will review TikTok’s appeal against a law set to force the app’s […]

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io.net joins Dell Technologies partner program as authorized partner and cloud service provider

Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2024

io.net, the decentralized GPU network, is redefining how businesses access computing power. Earlier this month, io.net teamed up with Matchain to broaden access to decentralized AI infrastructure with affordable GPU solutions. Now, the company has announced its latest partnership with […]

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1-800 ChatGPT: OpenAI launches 1-800-CHATGPT with landline dial-in access and WhatsApp integration

Nickie Louise Posted On December 19, 2024

OpenAI has introduced a new way to access ChatGPT, blending retro charm with modern convenience. With the launch of 1-800-CHATGPT, users can now dial in from a landline or smartphone to interact with the AI assistant, opening up accessibility to […]

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Cloud startup Nuon exits stealth with $16.5M in funding to bring BYOC to the masses

Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2024

Much of what we know about cloud software today comes from early innovators like Facebook, Google, and Netflix. While these companies helped shape the consumer cloud, modern B2B software faces an entirely different set of challenges. Traditional SaaS models often […]

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Healthcare AI startup Suki teams up with Google Cloud to revolutionize clinical support after $70M funding round

Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2024

Suki, a healthcare startup founded seven years ago by former Google and Flipkart executive Punit Soni, recently announced a major partnership with Google Cloud to broaden its AI-powered tools for clinicians. This comes shortly after Suki raised $70 million in […]

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Cybersecurity startup Bureau raises $30M from Sorenson Capital, PayPal, to combat identity fraud and expand globally

Nickie Louise Posted On December 18, 2024

Bureau, a cybersecurity startup focused on user identity fraud prevention, has secured $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Sorenson Capital. The round also included participation from PayPal Ventures, Commerce Ventures, GMO Venture Partners, Village Global, Quona […]

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