Elon Musk’s xAI Says Grok Has 64 Million Monthly Users
By contrast, OpenAI said in August that ChatGPT had hit 700 million weekly users.
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Microsoft to Spend $4 Billion on New Wisconsin Data Center
The move shows that Microsoft’s data center expansion isn’t slowing down.
Nvidia to Buy $5 Billion of Intel Stock as Part of Chip Collaboration
Intel stock soared 29% on the news
Deliveroo Cofounder to Exit After DoorDash Deal Closes
The acquisition of Deliveroo pits DoorDash head-to-head against U.S. archrival Uber in several key European markets.
Google, Justice Department File Dueling Remedies Proposals in Antitrust Search Case
The two parties filed competing proposed final judgments in which each side argued that the other was twisting the judge's ruling.
Huawei Unveils AI Chip Roadmap to Challenge Nvidia Dominance
The Chinese tech giant’s rare public disclosure of its chip development plans highlights the importance of China’s effort to reduce its dependence on Nvidia.
Meta Introduces New Smart Glasses With Display
The company also unveiled a new version of its Oakley-branded smart glasses.
Netskope Prices Its IPO at $19 a Share
The cloud security startup priced at the top of its range.
Calif. Nonprofits Ask AG to Reject OpenAI’s Proposal
Their letter asks for a process to ensure the charity receives the proper value of its assets.
Ticketing Platform Stubhub Falls Below IPO Price
Stubhub's lackluster IPO is shy of the blockbuster debuts of crypto and AI-focused companies.
Tesla Settles Two Autopilot Crash Lawsuits
The settlements come weeks after Tesla was found partially liable in a similar lawsuit over another crash in Florida.
Amazon Launches AI-Powered Ad Creation Tools
The new tool could help Amazon continue to grow its ad revenue beyond search ads.
Abu Dhabi’s MGX Backs Intel Spinoff Altera
Altera is MGX’s first investment in a chip business since the UAE started the fund last year with about $100 billion to invest.
Trump Delays Enforcement of TikTok Ban Law for Fourth Time
The U.S. and China are closing in on a deal to sell the app’s U.S business.
SpaceX Plans to Test Direct-to-Cell Starlink on EchoStar Spectrum Next Year
“We hope to be launching our next-generation direct-to-device satellites in two years, and hopefully maybe have some tests on phones late next year,” Gwynne Shotwell said.
Google Unveils New Protocol for Agents to Make Purchases on Behalf of Users
Merchants, payments companies and AI developers have been trying to sort out key issues for agent payments like privacy and fraud prevention.
YouTube Announces Generative AI Features for Creators
YouTube announced new video creation features for creators, using its Veo 3 video generation model, integrating generative AI deeper into the massive video platform.
Exclusive: Travel Software Startup Navan Prepares Public Listing
Navan takes one of the final steps toward a long awaited IPO after filing confidentially in June.
OpenAI Says It Will Try to Contact Parents of Underage Suicidal ChatGPT Users
The company is adding restrictions to its chatbot for users under 18, such as refusing to flirt or talk about suicide even in hypothetical or creative-writing contexts.
Workday to Acquire AI Agent Startup Sana For $1.1 Billion
This is Workday’s latest effort to expand its AI agent offerings after announcing two acquisitions in August.
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