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Alphabet hails ‘once-in-a-generation’ AI opportunity as revenue rises
Shares surge after tech giant issues first ever dividend and posts revenue of $80.5bn, up 15% since last year, despite staff turmoil
Shares in Alphabet, the owner of Google and YouTube, surged after it issued its first ever dividend and revealed that profits had surged in the last quarter.
Sundar Pichai, CEO, hailed the transition to artificial intelligence as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” as his company races to integrate the technology across its business.
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Danger and opportunity for news industry as AI woos it for vital human-written copy
With large language models needing quality data, some publishers are offering theirs at a price while others are blocking access. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, knows that high-quality data matters in the artificial intelligence business – and ...The Guardian - World -
China’s Xi Visits Europe, Seeking Strategic Opportunity
The Chinese leader has carefully chosen three countries — France, Serbia and Hungary — that to varying degrees embrace Beijing’s push for a new global order.The New York Times - Top stories - China -
Jim Cramer says Alphabet is a buy and the most undervalued large tech stock
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Ukraine unveils AI-generated foreign ministry spokesperson
Victoria Shi is modelled on Rosalie Nombre, a singer and former contestant on Ukraine’s version of the reality show The Bachelor. Ukraine on Wednesday presented an AI-generated spokesperson called Victoria who will make official statements on ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
How Stormzy's #Merky FC is providing opportunities in south London
British rapper Stormzy shows BBC Sport around his new #Merky FC venue, which brings together music, gaming and football for young people.BBC News - Top stories -
‘There’s never a last opportunity:’ relative of Hamas captive offers view on hostage negotiations
Moshe Lavi, brother-in-law of Hamas captive Omri Miran, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his family's situation as negotiations continue to free the hostages held in GazaNBC News - Politics -
Labour hails big wins in England as Sunak holds on to Tees Valley victory
Victory in Tees Valley marked a bright spot in a grim night for the Tories, with Labour picking up councils and mayors.BBC News - Top stories
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Rishi Sunak to face pressure to shift right after disastrous election results
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Flooding death toll in south Brazil rises to 75 as over 100 people remain missing
Officials in Rio Grande do Sul state say more than 80,000 have been displaced by record water levels. Seventy-five people are now known to have died in the flooding in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state, while more than 100 people remain ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
Four arrested after £40m cocaine haul found in van in Yorkshire pub car park
Three men from Scotland and one from Colombia held in connection with discovery at Stags Head Inn, Lelley, East Yorkshire. Four men have been arrested after £40m worth of cocaine was found in the back of a van in a Yorkshire village pub car park.. ...The Guardian - World