Former Google Ads Chief to Lead New Cloud Unit
Dischler will lead a new “Cloud Applications” unit that will help customers integrate AI into their business operations.
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Paramount Says Streaming Losses Peaked in 2022 as TV Business Continues Slump
Revenue for Paramount's TV segment fell 12% in the fourth quarter of 2023. The company said it expects Paramount+ to be profitable domestically in 2025.
Snowflake’s AI Executive to Succeed Slootman as CEO
Frank Slootman will be succeeded by former longtime Google executive Sridhar Ramaswamy, a sign that Snowflake will become more aggressive in AI.
Salesforce Introduces Dividend, Reports Steady Revenue Growth
Salesforce tempered expectations for the year ahead, projecting that full year revenue for 2024 will grow at a slightly lower rate.
Publishers Allege Google Advertising Tools Deprived Them of Income
Axel Springer and other publishers are piggybacking on U.S. authorities' evidence and allegations against Google.
Musk Promises New Tesla Roadster In 2025
The long-promised sports car was first announced in 2017.
Thrasio, Amazon Aggregator That Raised More Than $3 Billion, Files for Bankruptcy
The company said it would continue operating and had received commitments for up to $90 million in new financing.
Disney Spins Off India Business in $8.5 Billion JV with Reliance Industries
The joint venture will combine Disney's TV networks and Hotstar streaming service in the country with Reliance's Viacom18.
HongShan’s Neil Shen Obtained Singapore’s Permanent Residency
Some of China's wealthy tech founders and investors sought residency in Singapore after Beijing's crackdown on tech firms and Covid lockdowns.
Google’s AI Mistakes Are ‘Completely Unacceptable,’ CEO Pichai Said
It's the first time Google's CEO acknowledged the recent firestorm.
OpenAI Moves to Dismiss Times Lawsuit
The New York Times filed the lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft last December, following failed negotiations between the parties.
Klarna Considers Aiming for $20 Billion Valuation in IPO This Year
Firm could go public as soon as the third quarter, according to a Bloomberg report.
Apple Reportedly Ends Work on Electric Car, Moves Staff to AI Unit
Apple is canceling its electric car effort, a decade-long project in which it had invested billions.
EU Regulators to Scrutinize Microsoft’s $16 million investment in Mistral
Microsoft's investment in Mistral pales in comparison to its $13 billion investment in OpenAI, which is also under regulatory scrutiny.
Swedish Private Equity Firm EQT Closes $23.8 Billion Fund
A small number of top-tier private equity funds are raising more money from global investors while most other funds are struggling amid economic headwinds.
Google Stock Falls 4.5% After Backlash Over AI Chatbot’s Racial Results
Google shares fell by 4.5% Monday after prominent investors in Silicon Valley attacked the company for its artificial intelligence-powered image generator.
Hopin Liquidates U.K. Business, Relocates Headquarters to U.S.
After selling its core video conferencing business, the startup is now focused on livestream creation, video hosting and community management tools.
Citi Poaches JPMorgan Veteran to Be New Banking Boss
Citigroup has poached top JPMorgan Chase investment banker Vis Raghavan as the company’s new head of banking.
Supreme Court Hears Challenges to State Laws Banning Content Moderation
A ruling against the industry would throw tech companies' content moderation strategies into chaos.
Microsoft Strikes Deal with Mistral, OpenAI’s French Open-Source Rival
Microsoft also offers large language models from OpenAI, Cohere, Meta Platforms and other providers through Azure.
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