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Microsoft hires DeepMind co-founder Mustafa Suleyman to run its new consumer AI unit
Nickie Louise Posted On March 20, 2024


In a strategic move signaling its ambition in the AI space, Microsoft announced on Tuesday it hired Mustafa Suleyman, one of the brains behind Google DeepMind, to spearhead its newly formed consumer AI unit dubbed Microsoft AI. Suleyman, who also […]


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Bill Gates goes nuclear
Nickie Louise Posted On March 20, 2024


In June 2021, we covered Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates after he teamed up with his friend and renowned investor Warren Buffett to build a $1 billion next-generation nuclear reactor in Wyoming. The ambitious project aims to unleash a power capacity of […]


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Saudi Arabia in talks for $40 billion AI investment fund with top VC firms including Andreessen Horowitz
Daniel Levi Posted On March 20, 2024


In a bold move set to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence investment, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is reportedly in advanced talks with renowned American venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, potentially paving the way for a colossal $40 billion […]


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Top 10 Jobs Most Impacted and Replaced by AI
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2024


In a sign of the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the corporate landscape, Europe’s leading fintech giant Klarna made headlines last month after it announced that it replaced 700 customer service representatives with AI. According to the company, […]


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Israeli AI startup NeuReality closes $20M in funding to democratize AI access amidst GPU scarcity
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2024


The race to dominate the AI space heats up as NeuReality, an Israeli startup, secures a massive $20 million in funding from global backers. Investors are flocking to promising generative AI ventures, eager to challenge established players in the field. […]


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Blockchain startup MANTRA raises $11M in funding to bring RWA tokenization to the Middle East and Asia
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2024


MANTRA, a blockchain startup and Layer 1 blockchain for Real World Assets (RWA), has clinched a significant milestone with the completion of a new funding round. Leading the charge is Shorooq Partners, a prominent venture capital and technology investor in […]


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Surgeons Get AI Assists: Nvidia and Johnson & Johnson team up to develop new AI applications for surgery
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2024


The operating room is about to get a high-tech upgrade. Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Nvidia are joining forces to develop artificial intelligence (AI) applications tailored for J&J’s digital surgery ecosystem. Their joint effort aims to usher in a new […]


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Meta offers to reduce Facebook and Instagram monthly fees by about 50% to address privacy and antitrust concerns
Nickie Louise Posted On March 19, 2024


Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is slashing its monthly subscription fee for ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram in Europe by nearly half, dropping it from 9.99 euros to 5.99 euros, Meta senior Meta executive said […]


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Google deindexed 2% of sites in its March Update as it cracks down on AI-generated content, Originality AI study finds
Daniel Levi Posted On March 18, 2024


Earlier this month, we covered Google after the search giant cracked down on expired domains used for SEO manipulation. The move quickly sent shockwaves through the digital marketing community. The action was part of Google’s broader March Content Update aimed at […]


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Elon Musk says two “very mentally ill” people with guns tried to assassinate him
Daniel Levi Posted On March 18, 2024


In a candid conversation on Sunday night, Elon Musk said that “very mentally ill” people attempted to kill him in Austin, Texas. Musk made the shocking revelation during an episode of X Spaces with Dr. Gad Saad, a distinguished professor […]


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Apple in talks to license Google’s Gemini AI to power iPhone 16 features coming later this year
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2024


In a deal that could potentially disrupt the AI landscape, Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to power some iPhone 16 features coming later this year. The move signifies a significant shift in strategy for Apple, aiming to bolster […]


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SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, Reuters reports
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2024


SpaceX is quietly building a network of advanced spy satellites under a clandestine agreement with a US intelligence agency, according to a recent report by Reuters. The development further illustrates the growing collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and U.S. intelligence […]


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Apple unveils its MM1 multimodal large language models as generative AI race heats up
Nickie Louise Posted On March 18, 2024


Apple’s foray into artificial intelligence just took a significant leap forward with the quiet unveiling of MM1, a groundbreaking series of multimodal large language models (LLMs). In a recent paper, Apple’s research team introduced MM1, showcasing its prowess in merging […]


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How to Start A Startup
Daniel Levi Posted On March 16, 2024


In the fast-paced world of startups, innovation and disruption are the name of the game. These fledgling companies are fueled by a relentless ambition to revolutionize industries, whether by introducing something new or shaking up the status quo with a […]


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100,000 Australians and New Zealanders had their data stolen in Nissan cyberattack
Nickie Louise Posted On March 15, 2024


Hackers have once again hit their target, this time targeting Australians and New Zealanders. The latest victim: Nissan Oceania, the regional division of the global auto giant Nissan. The auto giant reported on Wednesday that the personal information of nearly […]


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Apple quietly acquires Canadian AI startup DarwinAI, deepening its AI push
Nickie Louise Posted On March 15, 2024


Apple’s AI push gains momentum with the recent acquisition of Canadian AI startup DarwinAI. The move, kept under wraps until now, underscores Apple’s commitment to advancing AI technologies, particularly as it prepares for the release of iOS 18 later this year. […]


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Bifrost brings BTCUSD and native Bitcoin staking to Stacks Network with the launch of BTCFi
Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2024


Exciting news for Bitcoin holders and DeFi enthusiasts! The Bifrost Foundation, known for its focus on Proof-of-Stake (PoS) staking in the DeFi space, has partnered with Stacks, a prominent Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) network, to unlock fresh functionalities for Bitcoin […]


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SpaceX’s Starship achieves new milestone on successful third test flight, despite reentry loss
Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2024


In a monumental leap for space exploration, SpaceX’s Starship rocket soared into the heavens on Thursday, marking the third successful test flight of the mammoth vehicle. Breaking records as the largest and most powerful rocket ever constructed, Starship’s journey to […]


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Google unveils SIMA, a new AI gaming companion that plays video games with you
Nickie Louise Posted On March 14, 2024


Google DeepMind has just unveiled SIMA, its latest AI creation set to redefine the landscape of gaming intelligence. SIMA isn’t just another AI player; it’s a groundbreaking step towards a new era of interactive gaming experiences, where AI collaborates intelligently […]


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Pyth Entropy launches secure randomness generator on-chain to bring fair play to blockchain apps, NFTs, and games
Nickie Louise Posted On March 13, 2024


In the world of blockchain applications, such as games, NFTs, and DeFi protocols, ensuring fair and unpredictable outcomes relies heavily on secure randomness. However, the process of random number generation (RNG) on-chain has been challenging in the past. That’s why […]


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