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The potential deal might put the company’s value anywhere from $5 billion to $6 billion. Character.AI, an artificial intelligence startup founded by former Google employees, is in the early stages of discussions to secure substantial funding, possibly exceeding $5 billion in valuation, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous. According to the report, the company, having emerged as an early frontrunner in the realm of generative...

The longstanding partnership between Microsoft and AMD has been a strategic alliance that has shaped the tech industry in various ways. A recent report has revealed that shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) rose nearly 5% on Thursday following comments from Kevin Scott, the Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) about the chipmaker’s efforts to strengthen its position in AI, an arena long dominated by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA). With AMD’s stock up...

Enflame, a company that was founded in March 2018, has already made significant strides in AI chip manufacturing. The company’s cloud chips have found applications in diverse sectors, including education, smart cities, and scientific research. Enflame Technology, a Chinese tech company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) chip development, has announced the successful completion of its Series D funding round, raising an impressive 2 billion yuan (approximately $273.7 million). This...

Despite its aim to achieve profitability next year, the company grapples with persistent challenges. During the Vox Media Code Conference on Wednesday, Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), said confidently that the company is on track to achieve profitability in early 2024. The optimistic outlook follows the company’s determined efforts to rebuild its reputation and regain advertisers who had previously distanced themselves due to content-related concerns. “Now that I have...

Participants at the Meta Connect conference expect details of the company’s investment in the metaverse at the 2-day event. The CEO of Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) is expected to provide information on the company’s investment in the long-awaited Meta metaverse development at the Meta Connect conference today and tomorrow. Participants at Meta Connect expect to hear details about Meta’s plan to attract investment in artificial intelligence powered by virtual reality (VR) and augmented...

While the CIA is yet to reveal specific details about the model underpinning the soon-to-be-launched AI tool and its privacy safeguards, its director assured that the intelligence agency adheres closely to privacy laws in the United States.  The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is preparing to unveil its own artificial intelligence (AI) bot, similar to ChatGPT, for investigative purposes.  According to a report by Bloomberg, this innovative AI tool is designed to empower CIA...

Concerns about higher interest rates can lead to reduced borrowing, higher financing costs, and a potential slowdown in economic activity. On Tuesday, September 27, the US stocks experienced a significant dip as bond yields inched up and consumer confidence declined for the second consecutive month in September. The Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC), S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP: .INX), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) all faced declines, with the latter plummeting...

According to the report, in some countries, central banks are directing their attention toward wholesale CBDCs, which are designed to facilitate the settlement of interbank transfers and other wholesale transactions. Agustin Carstens, the General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has urged countries to take immediate action in establishing clear legal frameworks to support the implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The BIS chief made this appeal...

Over the past three years, Costco has gained momentum, benefiting from trends such as increased home cooking, millennials moving into larger suburban homes, and inflation driving shoppers to seek value through memberships at warehouse clubs. Membership-based retail giant Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) recently announced its quarterly earnings and the results were nothing short of impressive. Costco Earnings Surpasses Expectations Costco’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings have surprised...

The significance of this IPO is further highlighted when considering the expected global ranking of this offering. Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd, the logistics unit of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (HKG: 9988) has taken a significant step by submitting its A1 filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise at least $1 billion in its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Alibaba to Hold Huge Stake in Cainiao Despite listing Cainiao on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Alibaba is set to...