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Inc. - Business
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Says Giant Investment in Generative AI Is Already Paying Off
He pointed to a product made by a Microsoft-owned company as a reason for his bullishness.1 hour ago - Microsoft -
Financial Times - Business
AI risks making some people ‘uninsurable’, warns UK watchdog
FCA’s Nikhil Rathi says insurance sector should still ‘experiment’ with the technology3 hours ago - United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape by female staff
The BBC hears the owner of the luxury store scoped out his victims on the shop floor, assaulted them in London, Paris and St Tropez, and pressured them to keep quiet.4 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Man City could be expelled from all competitions, not just the Premier League
Manchester City are in danger of being thrown out of more than just the Premier League if they are found guilty of serious breaches of its financial rules.5 hours ago - Premier League -
Financial Times - World
What the EU’s new competition tsar thinks about Chinese EV tariffs
Also in this newsletter: How the Greens got their man into von der Leyen’s office11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
EU’s new competition chief: European companies must scale up for global fight
Incoming Spanish commissioner Teresa Ribera signals new era in how Brussels polices dealmaking12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
EPA retaliated against three scientists, says watchdog
Presented by TerraPower — The Environmental Protection Agency’s internal watchdog has found that the agency retaliated against three staffers for expressing different scientific opinions. {beacon} ...17 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Roma hire Juric to replace sacked De Rossi
AS Roma have hired Ivan Juric to replace Daniele De Rossi after the latter was sacked following their winless first four league matches of the season, the Serie A side said on Wednesday.18 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
EPA officials retaliated against 3 scientists, watchdog says
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) internal watchdog has found that top agency officials retaliated against three staffers for expressing different scientific opinions. The employees who ...18 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK employers to retain right to place new hires on 6-month probation
Government settles on compromise over employment reforms promised by Labour in election campaign20 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Lionsgate Partners With AI Video Startup Runway
Could artificial intelligence create an action sequence capable of rivaling John Wick? We may find out soon.21 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Pager Attack Was a Tactical Success Without a Strategic Goal, Analysts Say
By targeting so many pagers at the same time, Israel demonstrated technical prowess and partly restored the aura of its intelligence agencies. But its long-term intent is unclear.23 hours ago - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft and BlackRock are part of a group of companies collaborating to pull together up to $100 billion to develop data centers for artificial intelligence and the energy infrastructure to power ...23 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Startup Intuitive Machines Wins $4.8 Billion NASA Contract
To establish a permanent base on the Moon and explore its surface, NASA needs a 21st century communications infrastructure. It chose a small Houston, Texas-based commercial space company to do the ...Yesterday - NASA -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI startup Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch ‘digital twin’ sales representatives
Rep.ai raises $7.5M to launch AI-powered "digital twin" sales representatives, offering 24/7 video and audio engagement for website visitors, challenging traditional chatbots and human sales ...Yesterday - Artificial Intelligence -
Inc. - Business
How Can You Detect AI-Generated Text? This Startup Has Some Compelling Ideas
The AI detection company GPTZero is launching a new authorship tracker.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Google wins appeal against €1.5bn EU competition fine
EU’s General Court annuls financial penalty against search giant in legal victory for Big Tech in the blocYesterday - Google -
Wired - Tech
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
San Diego FC hires Varas as first head coach
The MLS expansion team San Diego FC hired former interim head coach of the U.S. men's national team Mikey Varas as its first head coach on Monday.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power
Microsoft, BlackRock and Abu Dhabi's investment vehicle are aiming to initially raise $30 billion to invest in AI data centers and the energy to power them.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners, Microsoft, MGX Launch AI Partnership
The partnership, called the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership, will additionally build out energy infrastructure to create power sources for the facilities, the companies said.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
BlackRock and Microsoft plan $30bn fund to invest in AI infrastructure
Nvidia and Abu Dhabi-backed MGX will join effort as energy-intensive tech strains power and data gridsYesterday - Microsoft -
Financial Times - Business
EU competition chief warns against weakening rules to create champions
Margrethe Vestager’s comments come as successor told to be ‘more supportive’ of companiesYesterday - European Union -
CNBC - Business
Healthy Returns: How competitive can Roche be in the weight loss drug market?
Roche presented early-stage data on its obesity injection and pill at EASD. Meanwhile, Oura enters into metabolic health market with acquisition of Veri.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Snap unveils latest AR glasses despite ongoing struggles in core ad business
Snap on Tuesday announced the fifth generation of its Spectacles augmented reality glasses, despite its core business continuing to struggle.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
BP’s US wind sale will not clear its strategic fog
UK oil major has underperformed its rivals as oil prices have started to sink2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Brexit deal ‘stifling’ UK-EU trade; German investor morale tumbles – business live
EU-UK trade deal continues to hurt trade with 27% drop in exports since 2021 reports Aston University. UK’s post-Brexit checks on fruit and vegetables delayed for a third time Here’s Peter ...2 days ago - Germany -
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Wired - Tech
What Is a Copilot+ PC? Explaining Microsoft’s AI Term for Windows Laptops
Microsoft aimed to revolutionize its Windows operating system with this AI-soaked laptop certification. It’s still a work in progress.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft wants more ‘clarity’ over AI chip curbs to Middle East
Tech giant creates new AI institutes with UAE’s G42 as it awaits decision to lift US controls on chip shipments2 days ago - Microsoft -
BBC News - Top stories
Amazon tells staff to get back to office five days a week
The e-commerce giant is ending hybrid working and will stop people hot-desking in the US.2 days ago - Amazon -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon orders staff back to office five days a week
Company says in-person presence makes work ‘simpler and more effective’ as its rolls back pandemic-era remote policy2 days ago - Amazon