Mistral, a European OpenAI Rival, Secures $640 Million At Near $6 Billion Valuation
The Paris-based model developer last raised at a $2 billion price in December.
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Musk Blasts Apple for OpenAI Integration
Musk's threat to ban Apple devices from his companies raised questions as to what devices would be allowed.
Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence, Partnership with OpenAI at WWDC
The AI-powered features will boost Siri’s ability to perform actions on a person’s device.
New York to Sign Bill into Law Banning ‘Addictive’ Algorithms for Children
The law will restrict social media companies from using algorithms to recommend content to social media users in New York who are under 18.
Tesla Investor Baillie Gifford Supports Musk Pay
The Scottish asset manager is one of the first institutional investors to support the contentious proposal
Lacework to be acquired by Fortinet
The terms of the deal, set to close in the second half of this year, were not disclosed.
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Votes against Tesla’s Musk Pay Package
The vote is a blow from the electric vehicle maker’s 8th largest shareholder.
Microsoft Turns Off Default ‘Recall’ AI Feature Amid Privacy Backlash
Microsoft initially planned to include Recall by default for users of its new line of Copilot Plus PCs but has now changed course.
In Win for Google, Judge Rejects DOJ Request for Jury Trial in Adtech Antitrust Case
The decision means the judge, Leonie Brinkema, will decide the case herself after a trial scheduled for September.
Alphabet Shareholders Reject Proposals to Increase Transparency
The proposals were largely symbolic given that Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin together control more than 50% of shareholder votes.
Crypto Platform Bakkt Reportedly Weighs Sale, Breakup
NYSE-backed firm disclosed “going concern” risk in February
DocuSign Reports Profit Improvement Despite Tepid Growth
The electronic-signature company also saw an increase in year-over-year subscription revenue and free cash flow.
Discord Unveils New Ways for its Developers to Make Money
The chat app recently announced a return to its focus on gaming.
Jury Acquits Former Autonomy Chief Lynch of Fraud Charges in HP Sale
HP wrote off most of $10.3 billion it spent to buy Autonomy, after discovering accounting wrongdoing in the company.
TikTok Shop Adds Anti-Money Laundering Clause to Seller Terms of Service
The Information reported earlier this year that TikTok’s money-laundering controls have faced scrutiny.
UK Regulator Says It May Crack Down on Microsoft’s Cloud Licensing Practices
Amazon and other cloud providers have complained that Microsoft makes it cheaper to run Office on Azure.
SpaceX Successfully Returns Starship Rocket to Earth
The fourth launch of the 400-foot tall rocket is a step forward for Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions.
Robinhood to Buy Crypto Exchange Bitstamp for $200 Million
Retail brokerage app doubles down on crypto offerings
FTC Investigates Microsoft’s Deal to Hire Inflection Staff
Microsoft didn’t buy equity in the startup, but Inflection’s board redistributed the $650 million that Microsoft paid to Inflection’s shareholders.
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