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Google’s Gemini AI just shattered the rules of visual processing — here’s what that means for you
Google's Gemini AI achieves a milestone with simultaneous video and image processing, unlocking possibilities through AnyChat.VentureBeat - Jan. 14 -
Google Joins the AI Shopping Revolution With Agent Tools for Retailers
The next stage of AI development, which lets the technology act with more autonomy and performs some customer service actions, is being applied to an industry that must constantly embrace change.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes ahead of withdrawal deadline
Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violationsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires before winds pick up again
Firefighters battling the out-of-control wildfires in Los Angeles County made some progress amid calmer winds over the weekend. However, the winds are expected to pick back up over the next few ...NBC News - Jan. 13 -
UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise
A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this yearFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Britain seeks to build homegrown rival to OpenAI in bid to become world leader in artificial intelligence
The U.K. on Monday laid out plans to become a leader in AI, including ambitions to build a homegrown to global AI success stories like OpenAI.CNBC - Jan. 12 -
How California residents are stepping up to help fire victims
As wildfires in the Los Angeles area continued to burn on Saturday, some people and businesses lent a helping hand to displaced residents. CBS News Los Angeles' Dillon Thomas reports.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
California communities step up to help fire victims
As fire victims in Southern California discover how much they've lost, communities are stepping up to help them. Elise Preston reports on the relief efforts.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
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Earle-Sears locked in tight race with Democratic rivals in Virginia governor's race
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R ) is locked in a tight race with her potential Democratic rivals in the state’s upcoming governor’s race, according to a new poll released on Friday. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Are 1-gram or 1-ounce gold bars better to invest in now?
Both 1-gram and 1-ounce gold bars can be a smart investment, but one may be the better option in today's market.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Google donates $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, joining other tech giants
Google becomes the latest tech company to donate to Trump's inauguration fundCNBC - Jan. 9 -
China steps up defence of renminbi against Wall Street bets
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Anthropic in Talks for $2 Billion Funding Round
The financing efforts follow new funding rounds by Elon Musk’s xAI and the market leader, OpenAI, which is now valued at $157 billion.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Robots haven't taken over yet, but AI investments are powering more of the economy
Firms are pledging billions of dollars toward building out artificial intelligence networks. But jobs from that spending may be hard to come by.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Shutterstock and Getty Merge to Meet AI Challenge in $3.7 Billion Deal
The two big players in the licensed visual content will pair up to counter threats from artificial intelligence tools like Midjourney.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation
The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Anthropic’s $60 billion valuation would obscure a stark reality in AI
Anthropic may be joining rival OpenAI with its own eye-popping valuation, but the hefty valuations for the two biggest AI startups obscure the fact that, for now, these companies are burning ...MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion
The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Anthropic in talks to raise funding at $60 billion valuation
AI startup Anthropic is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the deal.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
AI start-up Anthropic closes in on $60bn valuation
Maker of the Claude AI chatbot nears fresh $2bn investment in the latest sign of how much money is pouring into the sectorFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump announces Dubai company will invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers
DAMAC Properties is the latest foreign investor to announce plans for the U.S. since Donald Trump's victory.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump announces $20 billion foreign investment to build new U.S. data centers
Billionaire Hussain Sajwani, a Trump associate and founder of the property development company DAMAC Properties, is pledging the money.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Microsoft Plans to Invest $3 Billion on AI, Cloud Infrastructure in India
The company plans to grow the company’s Azure cloud business in India and set up new data centers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s stock rallies as AI chip trade reloads for fresh run higher
Nvidia Corp.’s stock continued its rally Monday, embodying the red-hot momentum in the artificial-intelligence chip trade so far this year.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Google maps the future of AI agents: Five lessons for businesses
Google's groundbreaking white paper reveals how AI agents leverage advanced reasoning, real-time data access and autonomous decision-making.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
OpenAI’s red teaming innovations define new essentials for security leaders in the AI era
Red teaming has become the go-to technique for iteratively testing AI models to simulate diverse, lethal, unpredictable attacks.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Sonic The Hedgehog Film Franchise Races Past $1 Billion At The Box Office
Paramount Pictures has announced that the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise has earned more than $1 billion at the global box office. The movie franchise--based on Sega's long-running video game ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Race to replace Justin Welby to begin as archbishop prepares to step down
Appointing new archbishop of Canterbury likely to take months after Welby’s resignation over abuse scandal. Justin Welby will relinquish his role as archbishop of Canterbury at midnight on Monday, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Comfortable, confident Waters steps up in Warriors' win vs. Grizzlies
Lindy Waters III always keeps a level-handed mindset, even if he doesn't play much. That's why he's able to contribute whenever his name is called upon.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air
Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.Wired - Jan. 4 -
Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal
Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
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Nvidia invested $1bn in AI deals in 2024
Group emerges as crucial backer of start-ups seeking to gain from the tech revolution its chips are poweringFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
For a fresh start, forget New Year’s resolutions: ‘There is a better way'—this practical 3-step plan can turn 'wishes into reality'
"Despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to see New Year's resolutions through," says UX researcher Ximena Vengoechea. "There is a better way."CNBC - Jan. 1 -
Fresh wiring may finally power up English devolution
New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blockerFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
China steps up drive to break Boeing and Airbus grip on plane market
State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for overseas certification as it increases output of C919 jetsFinancial Times - Jan. 1
