Amazon Launches AI-Powered Ad Creation Tools
The new tool could help Amazon continue to grow its ad revenue beyond search ads.
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Abu Dhabi’s MGX Backs Intel Spinoff Altera
Altera is MGX’s first investment in a chip business since the UAE started the fund last year with about $100 billion to invest.
Trump Delays Enforcement of TikTok Ban Law for Fourth Time
The U.S. and China are closing in on a deal to sell the app’s U.S business.
SpaceX Plans to Test Direct-to-Cell Starlink on EchoStar Spectrum Next Year
“We hope to be launching our next-generation direct-to-device satellites in two years, and hopefully maybe have some tests on phones late next year,” Gwynne Shotwell said.
Google Unveils New Protocol for Agents to Make Purchases on Behalf of Users
Merchants, payments companies and AI developers have been trying to sort out key issues for agent payments like privacy and fraud prevention.
YouTube Announces Generative AI Features for Creators
YouTube announced new video creation features for creators, using its Veo 3 video generation model, integrating generative AI deeper into the massive video platform.
Exclusive: Travel Software Startup Navan Prepares Public Listing
Navan takes one of the final steps toward a long awaited IPO after filing confidentially in June.
OpenAI Says It Will Try to Contact Parents of Underage Suicidal ChatGPT Users
The company is adding restrictions to its chatbot for users under 18, such as refusing to flirt or talk about suicide even in hypothetical or creative-writing contexts.
Workday to Acquire AI Agent Startup Sana For $1.1 Billion
This is Workday’s latest effort to expand its AI agent offerings after announcing two acquisitions in August.
China Agrees to TikTok Deal With U.S. That Includes Algorithm Licensing
The U.S. and China have reached consensus on resolving the issues related to TikTok’s U.S. business, Chinese officials say.
Cybersecurity Firm Netskope Raises IPO Price Target
It's the latest VC-backed startup to lift its range ahead of the listing this month.
Microsoft Raises Dividend 10%
Microsoft's decision to return more cash to shareholders comes as it begins to show a noticeable payoff from its investments in AI.
Meta Video Leaks New Smart Glasses With Display
Meta’s developer conference, Connect, starts on Wednesday.
Robinhood Launches Venture Fund for Retail Investors
Robinhood is seeking regulatory approval for a fund that will allow retail investors to get access to pre-IPO shares.
Crypto Exchange Hyperliquid Picks Winner for New Stablecoin
Native Markets, a new startup, is coming for Circle’s $6 billion market share on Hyperliquid.
Google Becomes a $3 Trillion Company by Market Capitalization
Google stock is now up 18% in the past two weeks, since a judge issued a ruling on changes Google will have to make to fix its search monopoly.
CoreWeave Inks $6.3 Billion Deal to Rent Chips Back to Nvidia
Under the agreement, Nvidia will purchase cloud capacity that CoreWeave isn’t able to sell to other customers through 2032.
Elon Musk Buys $1 Billion in Tesla Stock
The purchase increased his stake in Tesla from approximately 12.7% to 12.8%.
Trump Says TikTok Deal Reached Between China and U.S.
The future of TikTok was a central point in the U.S.-China trade discussions in Spain.
Bessent: U.S. “Very Close” to Reaching TikTok Agreement With China
Senior officials from the U.S. and China are discussing TikTok’s fate as part of their trade talks in Spain this week.
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