OpenAI to Rent Chips From Google Cloud Despite AI Rivalry
The move isn’t completely unexpected, given that OpenAI has been desperate to expand its compute capacity and has inked deals with several other cloud providers.
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Blue Origin Delays Second New Glenn Launch
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Paramount CFO Naveen Chopra Exits Company
Paramount, which is still seeking regulatory approval for its sale to David Ellison's Skydance, said CFO Naveen Chopra is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
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A complex appraisal process between Disney and Comcast to determine the value of the latter's 33% stake in Hulu has been completed.
Apple Announces Smaller AI Upgrades and New Software Design
An improved Siri still isn’t available from the company
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Trump Plans to Extend TikTok Deadline For Third Time
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Trump and Musk Divorce in Ugly Social Media Feud
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Circle Shares Soar 180% in Blockbuster IPO
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Apple’s China AI Partnership With Alibaba Faces Delays
Beijing’s regulator still hasn’t approved the plan amid President Trump’s trade war against China.
Amazon to Test Robots for Delivering Packages
The move is the latest sign of enthusiasm for humanoid robots.
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