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Ellison’s Oracle Surges Amid AI Deals and Media Moves
Oracle’s cloud strategy and AI partnerships push Larry Ellison’s fortune near $400B, while Paramount eyes a major Hollywood acquisition. Oracle’s Cloud Momentum Repositions Ellison Larry...
US Adds Chinese Chip Firms to Trade Blacklist
Washington expands its Entity List with 32 companies, citing unauthorized tech transfers and military links involving SMIC and Fudan Microelectronics. Sanctions Target SMIC-Linked Equipment Transfers...
M&S Tech Chief Steps Down After Cyberattack Fallout
Rachel Higham leaves her role at Marks & Spencer months after a major cyber incident, prompting leadership changes and renewed focus on digital resilience. Leadership...
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI Training Practices
Authors accuse Apple of using pirated books to train its OpenELM AI models, joining a growing wave of copyright lawsuits in the tech industry. Legal...
Anthropic to Pay $1.5B in Landmark Copyright Settlement
AI firm Anthropic will pay $1.5B to authors over claims of copyright infringement, marking a pivotal moment in AI and content ownership. Legal Resolution in...
Technology
AI-Powered Chess Analysis Debuts at Bologna Tournament
Intel-backed agentic AI offers post-game insights and real-time commentary, enhancing strategic understanding for players and viewers alike. AI Joins the Chessboard in Bologna At the...
Albania Appoints AI Minister to Oversee Public Procurement
Albania introduces Diella, an AI-powered virtual minister, to manage public tenders and reduce corruption in government contracting. A Digital Minister for a Persistent Problem Albania...
Smart Data Prep for AI Without Overspending
Poor data can cost companies millions. These five practical strategies help clean and manage data for AI agents without draining budgets. The High Cost of...
Intel’s Arc Pro GPUs and Xeon 6 Stand Out in MLPerf v5.1
Intel’s latest MLPerf results highlight strong AI inference performance from its Arc Pro B-Series GPUs and Xeon 6 CPUs across workstation and edge use cases....
Amazon Prepares Consumer AR Glasses to Compete with Meta
Amazon is developing AR glasses for consumers, aiming for a 2026–2027 launch, as it expands into a market currently led by Meta’s smart eyewear. Dual...
Apple Debuts Slim iPhone Air and Upgraded iPhone 17
Apple introduces the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 with improved AI, camera, and display features, alongside updates to AirPods and Apple Watch. iPhone...
