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Israel’s AI chipmaker startup Hailo raises $120 million in funding at $1.2 billion valuation

Nickie Louise Posted On April 2, 2024

Israeli AI chipmaker Hailo is making waves again, securing a hefty $120 million in fresh funding. This latest round pushes the company’s valuation to $1.2 billion, reaffirming its position as a formidable player in the tech landscape. Alongside the funding, […]

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GOMBLE gets $10M to fuel Web3 gaming push

Nickie Louise Posted On April 2, 2024

In a move that signals a new era in gaming, Gomble Games, a spinoff of the renowned game studio ‘111%’, has secured a $10 million in cumulative investment to advance its vision for Web3 gaming. The initial round in 2023 […]

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Apple’s new AI model ReALM outperforms GPT-4

Nickie Louise Posted On April 2, 2024

Apple has once again set the tech world abuzz with its latest foray into artificial intelligence. In the wake of its MM1 multimodal large language models (LLMs) launched in March, which drew comparisons to the likes of GPT-4V and Gemini, […]

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Microsoft splits Teams from Office Suite after EU pressure

Nickie Louise Posted On April 1, 2024

In response to mounting antitrust scrutiny, Microsoft announced on Monday that it plans to decouple its chat and video app, Teams, from its Office suite globally. This move comes six months after a similar unbundling effort in Europe aimed at […]

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OpenAI’s $100 Billion Supercomputer: Microsoft to build ‘Stargate’ to power OpenAI’s next generation of AI systems

Nickie Louise Posted On April 1, 2024

In an ambitious move set to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft is reportedly gearing up to build a colossal $100 billion supercomputer dubbed “Stargate,” according to a report from The Information. Stargate is reportedly the fifth and […]

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Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI unveils Grok-1.5, the next-gen AI chatbot

Nickie Louise Posted On March 29, 2024

Elon Musk’s pioneering artificial intelligence startup xAI has unveiled its latest Grok-1.5 chatbot. The enhanced version, which will soon be rolling out to users on the X platform (formerly Twitter), boasts improved reasoning capabilities. In an announcement on his social […]

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Google.org launches generative AI accelerator program with $20 million in funding for 21 nonprofits

Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2024

Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, today announced the launch of the Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI, a dynamic six-month program designed to bolster nonprofits engaged in pioneering applications of generative AI. The initiative comes hand in hand with a substantial […]

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for crypto fraud; to forfeit more than $11 billion

Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2024

“I’m sorry about that. I’m sorry about what happened at every stage.” In a dramatic turn of events, Sam Bankman-Fried, the once-revered entrepreneur behind the bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by Judge Lewis […]

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Amazon invests another $2.75 billion in AI startup Anthropic, its largest venture investment to date

Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2024

In a strategic move aimed at maintaining its dominance in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), Amazon announced it is investing an additional $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic. This fresh injection of capital supplements Amazon’s initial $1.25 […]

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Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced today for $8 billion FTX fraud; faces 110 years in prison

Nickie Louise Posted On March 28, 2024

Former crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried is bracing for his sentencing on Thursday following his conviction for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-defunct FTX exchange, a company he founded five years ago. At 32, Bankman-Fried stares down the possibility […]

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SEC scores a major win in its lawsuit against Coinbase; case heads to trial as judge rules suit can proceed

Nickie Louise Posted On March 27, 2024

In a significant legal development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) secures a pivotal win in its lawsuit against leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Following a ruling by a federal judge on Wednesday, it has been determined that the SEC’s […]

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The State of DeFi 2024: Entering a New Era of Growth

Nickie Louise Posted On March 27, 2024

Exponential.fi, a prominent crypto investment platform, has released its latest report, “The State of DeFi,” shedding light on the current landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi). The report signals a pivotal shift towards safer avenues like staking and secured lending, while […]

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Amazon fined $7.8 million by Poland’s consumer watchdog for misleading customers

Nickie Louise Posted On March 27, 2024

In a significant blow to e-commerce giant Amazon, Polish consumer watchdog UOKiK has slapped a hefty fine of 31 million zlotys (approximately $7.8 million) on the company. The fine comes as a consequence of alleged misleading practices regarding product availability […]

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Alibaba to acquire remaining stake in Cainiao for up to $3.75 billion; shelves IPO plan

Nickie Louise Posted On March 26, 2024

In a surprising move, Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group Holding has called off its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of its logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network. Instead, the company is opting to acquire the remaining 36% stake […]

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Reddit IPO makes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman $400 million richer

Nickie Louise Posted On March 26, 2024

In a thrilling market debut on Thursday, Reddit burst onto the New York Stock Exchange scene, sending its shares skyrocketing by an astonishing 70%. The impressive surge marked a formidable entry into the public market for the social media giant, […]

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Adam Neumann makes a $500 million bid to buy WeWork out of bankruptcy

Nickie Louise Posted On March 26, 2024

In February, we delved into Adam Neumann’s aspirations after the former WeWork CEO expressed interest in buying back the real-estate startup he co-founded 14 years ago. Fast forward to now, and Neumann has reportedly made a bold move with a […]

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Israeli fintech startup FundGuard raises $100M for global expansion of its AI-based investment platform

Nickie Louise Posted On March 25, 2024

Fundguard, an Israeli fintech startup renowned for its AI-powered global asset servicing platform, has just announced a significant milestone. The company revealed on Monday that it has successfully raised $100 million in a private funding round, marking a substantial step […]

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Fintech startup Goalsetter secures $9.6M in Series A Extension to grow its financial education platform

Nickie Louise Posted On March 25, 2024

Goalsetter, the fintech platform revolutionizing family finance and youth financial literacy, has closed a $9.6 million Series A extension, propelling its total funding to over $30 million since its last major funding round when we covered the fintech startup four […]

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Stability AI faces unstable future as CEO resigns to ‘pursue decentralized AI’

Nickie Louise Posted On March 25, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Emad Mostaque, the founder and CEO of Stability AI, has resigned from the company amidst a series of high-profile departures and mounting investor pressure, leaving the startup in a state of uncertainty. This development […]

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From 20+ startup failures to $100 million a year success: Noah Kagan’s inspiring story and his advice to young entrepreneurs

Nickie Louise Posted On March 22, 2024

Are you in your twenties and feeling a bit lost in terms of your career direction? Well, you’re definitely not alone in that boat. This week, we want to share an inspiring story about an entrepreneur who faced numerous setbacks […]

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