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The AI Spending Spree, in Charts
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GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review - Chopping Spree
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Here’s what ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate
'No Spend September' is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting nonessential purchases. Here's how you may benefit.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Former Google, OpenAI employees testify before Senate on AI regulation
A panel of former Google and OpenAI employees are slated to testify Tuesday on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee. The hearing comes as experts, ...2 days ago - Google -
ABC News - Tech
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Nvidia CEO Says AI Now Essential for Graphics
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has stated that artificial intelligence has become indispensable to modern computer graphics, signaling a major shift in how visual technologies are built. Speaking at the ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Can AI Companions Help Cure the Loneliness Epidemic?
Companion apps promise to make you less lonely. We decided to put them to the test.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...2 days ago -
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 - World
Tesco plans to expand use of AI to personalise how people shop
UK’s biggest supermarket says technology may nudge people to buy healthier products and reduce waste2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Intel stock surges on plans to make AI chips for Amazon and to turn foundry into subsidiary
Shares of Intel are surging before the opening bell after the chipmaker said its foundry business would make some custom artificial intelligence chips for Amazon Web Services as it attempts to ...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 -
CNBC - Business
Amazon is using generative AI to drive more same-day shipping using smarter robots and better routes
Amazon is delivering more Prime items the same or next day with generative AI improvements in robots, routes and predictive inventory.2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Model routing: The secret weapon for maximizing AI efficiency in enterprises
What's the best model to use for an enteprise AI workflow? That's a question that Martian model router will answer dynamically to route every query.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes-Benz Sells out of China EV Maker as Luxury Spending Drops
Mercedes-Benz has sold its remaining 10% stake in premium EV and hybrid maker Denza to BYD in the wake of disappointing sales locally.2 days ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...2 days ago - United Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
The 9 best laptops for fall 2024 are whip-smart thanks to AI
Here are our top picks for the best Windows and MacBook laptop computers that offer the latest AI tools3 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
AI video rivalry intensifies as Luma announces Dream Machine API hours after Runway
With the launch of the Dream Machine API, Luma AI aims to further fuel AI video creation around the web through new third-party apps.3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
iOS 18 Is Here: A Worthy iPhone Upgrade, No AI Necessary
Message scheduling, app icon customization, calculator tricks, improved texting with Android friends, and more. Just no Apple Intelligence…yet.3 days ago -
Politico - Politics
House lawmakers demand Secret Service briefing on 2nd Trump assassination attempt
The top lawmakers on the panel investigating the July shooting requested a briefing with the Secret Service this week over what authorities said was another “attempted assassination.”4 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
What Is AI Best at Now? Improving Products You Already Own
Apple and Google are showing how AI is really a feature in other products at this stage6 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Ready your bets: Election gambling is going mainstream in the US
It’s a striking reversal of fortune for the election-betting complex in the US after a three-year crusade by regulators against the prediction markets.September 12 -
Politico - Politics
Congress to get Super Bowl-level protection on Jan. 6, 2025
DHS designates the certification of the 2024 election a "national special security event" to prevent a repeat of the Capitol riot.September 11 -
Politico - Politics
Lawmakers search for Plan B on spending
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The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Amazon to Invest $10.5 Billion in U.K. for Cloud, AI Infrastructure
Amazon plans to spend about $10.5 billion over the next five years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.K., amid a boom in demand for artificial-intelligence computing.September 11 - Amazon -
Politico - Politics
Senate Dems balk at Johnson's spending bill, but wait to release their own plan
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The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Apple's Challenge in China Rises With New Rival Phones and AI Delay
The company is at a disadvantage against phone makers offering artificial-intelligence services in China, where sales of iPhones have declined for four consecutive quarters.September 10 - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Oracle's Missteps in Cloud Computing Are Paying Dividends in AI
The long-stagnant stock is up 34% thanks to the company’s neutral status in the booming market for AI computing power.September 10
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