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  1. 91
    Cybersecurity

    U.S. Sanctions China's Integrity Technology Over Alleged Hacking Campaign

    In a statement, the State Department described Integrity Technology as a major government contractor with close ties to China’s Ministry of State Security. The department alleged that hackers under Integrity’s direction targeted critical infrastructure in the U.S.

    579 DAYS AGO

  2. 92
    Politics

    Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker Following Dramatic Vote Reversals

    Johnson clinched the required 218 votes after Reps. Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas switched their support to him. The two had initially cast their votes for other Republican candidates but changed their positions following discussions with Johnson near the House floor.

    579 DAYS AGO

  3. 93
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Payrolls Surge by 227,000 in November, Beating Expectations; Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly to 4.2%

    Despite the robust job growth, the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%, as anticipated, reflecting a slight drop in the labor force participation rate and a reduction in the labor force size.

    608 DAYS AGO

  4. 94
    Business & Finance

    AT&T Exceeds Wireless Subscriber Estimates Amid Demand for Premium Plans

    The U.S. telecom giant reported an addition of 403,000 net monthly bill-paying wireless subscribers during the July-September period, surpassing analyst estimates from Visible Alpha, which forecast 393,430 additions.

    652 DAYS AGO

  5. 95
    Artificial Intelligence

    Qualcomm Enhances Mobile Chips with AI Capabilities, Partners with Samsung and Others

    The San Diego-based company, a leading provider of mobile phone chips, had previously expanded its business in 2021 by hiring a team of former Apple engineers to design laptop chips.

    654 DAYS AGO

  6. 96
    Politics

    Venture Capitalist Ben Horowitz Shifts Political Support to Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign

    Horowitz, alongside his business partner Marc Andreessen, had previously declared their financial support for a pro-Trump super PAC in July. However, this was before Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for president.

    669 DAYS AGO

  7. 97
    Business & Finance

    Airbus Ventures Unveils $155 Million Fund to Propel Deep Tech and Space Innovation

    The new fund comes as venture capital investment in space is recovering after two challenging years. Airbus Ventures plans to channel its new capital into early-stage deep tech startups that push the boundaries of scientific and engineering innovation.

    691 DAYS AGO

  8. 98
    Politics

    Trump to Unveil World Liberty Financial Crypto Platform on Monday

    In a video posted Thursday on the social platform X, Trump emphasized the need to move away from traditional banking systems, saying, “We’re embracing the future with crypto and leaving the slow and outdated big banks behind.”

    692 DAYS AGO

  9. 99
    Artificial Intelligence

    Tiger Global to Join OpenAI's Latest Funding Round at Over $150 Billion Valuation

    Thrive Capital is spearheading the round with a $1 billion investment, while major tech players like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple are also reportedly in discussions to join.

    692 DAYS AGO

  10. 100
    Artificial Intelligence

    Glean Raises $260 Million in Series E, Doubling Valuation to $4.6 Billion Amid AI Boom

    The latest funding round was led by Altimeter and DST Global, with new investors Craft Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 also participating.

    694 DAYS AGO

  11. 101
    Politics

    OpenAI and Anthropic Forge AI Safety Partnership with U.S. Government

    Under these agreements, the U.S. AI Safety Institute will have early access to the companies’ significant new models both before and after their public release, according to a NIST press release.

    706 DAYS AGO

  12. 102
    Artificial Intelligence

    Google Set to Relaunch AI Image Tool with Enhanced Features and Restrictions

    The AI tool, known as Imagen 3, will be integrated into the Gemini platform and will initially be accessible to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users in English.

    708 DAYS AGO

  13. 103
    Artificial Intelligence

    Condé Nast Partners with OpenAI in Landmark AI Content Deal

    In a memo to staff on Tuesday, Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch described the multiyear agreement as a critical step in adapting to evolving technological landscapes.

    715 DAYS AGO

  14. 104
    Cybersecurity

    Warburg Pincus-backed Cybersecurity Firm eSentire Explores Potential Sale

    The company, backed by investment giants such as Warburg Pincus, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and Georgian, might be valued at around $1 billion, inclusive of debt.

    722 DAYS AGO

  15. 105
    Business & Finance

    Annual Inflation Rate Drops to 2.9% in July, Lowest Since 2021

    This rise contributed to a 12-month inflation rate of 2.9%, marking the lowest annual rate since March 2021. When omitting volatile food and energy sectors, core CPI similarly rose by 0.2% for the month, aligning with an annual rate of 3.2%, which met economists' expectations.

    722 DAYS AGO

  16. 106
    Artificial Intelligence

    Google’s Gemini Live Demo Showcases AI Prowess in Smartphones

    During the event held at Google's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California, a product director named David Citron experienced a momentary hiccup when a live demo temporarily froze.

    722 DAYS AGO

  17. 107
    Politics

    UK Government Weighs Stricter Internet Safety Laws Following Riots and Musk's Comments

    According to industry insiders, the government is exploring ways to strengthen the Online Safety Act, particularly in relation to disinformation, hate speech, and the incitement of violence.

    722 DAYS AGO

  18. 108
    Artificial Intelligence

    OpenAI Cautions on Emotional Dependency with New ChatGPT Voice Feature

    The tech company discussed these findings in a report released on Thursday, highlighting the safety measures undertaken with ChatGPT and its recent vocal adaptation, which mimics human speech patterns.

    727 DAYS AGO

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