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According to the CMA, the AI principles will help to promote competition in the UK, while also protecting consumers from exploitation. The United Kingdom’s (UK) antitrust agency has set principles that should form the framework for guiding artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a press release on Monday and included a report following a review of AI systems referred to as foundation models (FMs). In the press release, the CMA...

The company’s decision to distance itself from A&T Capital comes when the crypto industry is navigating its own set of challenges. Chinese fintech giant Ant Group is withdrawing its investment from A&T Capital. The crypto venture-focused company received $100 million from Ant Group to invest in offshore crypto ventures, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the move comes amidst the current market winter coupled with internal...

Beyond hardware and the focus on Vision Pro, Apple is making significant strides in the world of Artificial Intelligence. The year 2024 is already shaping up to be an exciting one for enthusiasts of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), with the tech giant said to be working on a host of major product launches beyond Vision Pro. At the forefront of Apple’s 2024 lineup is the highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro. As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests in a recent report, this release is not only about the...

In response to Erdogan’s proposition, Musk conveyed his enthusiasm for the Turkish market. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has extended an invitation to Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, urging him to consider establishing Tesla’s next factory in Turkey. The enticing offer was made during their meeting in New York, where Erdogan attended the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting between Erdogan and Musk took place at the iconic Turkish House in Manhattan, and it...

The new Bitcoin-only trust company will combine expertise from BitGo and Swan Bitcoin to drive adoption with minimal exposure. California-based crypto custodian BitGo Inc and Bitcoin services firm Swan are working to create a Bitcoin-only trust company. The new firm will offer customers Bitcoin custody without the risk of exposure to the crypto market. According to an official press release, the new firm will be the first Bitcoin-only trust company. It will combine regulatory compliance...

The performance of Instacart IPO will provide valuable insights into the appetite for tech-driven companies and the willingness of investors to pay a premium for companies operating in sectors with significant growth potential. Popular grocery delivery app, Instacart has recently made waves in the financial world by announcing its intention to raise the proposed price range for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). This strategic move comes hot on the heels of a highly successful IPO...

Tesla is likely to decide on a breakthrough method of die casting multiple sections of its EVs to reduce cost and improve production. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) has reportedly figured out a technological breakthrough that will transform the process of making electric vehicles. Fine-tuning the process will help Tesla cut production costs considerably. Tesla stock closed 1.75% higher at $276.04 on the news. Five people familiar with the matter spoke with Reuters anonymously. According to these...

Qualcomm Global Senior Vice President Cheng Lixin expressed optimism about the partnership, emphasizing its potential to accelerate the development of China’s metaverse.  Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc (HKG: 9888) has announced a strategic partnership with Qualcomm Inc’s (NASDAQ: QCOM) local unit. This collaboration promises to propel the development of Extended Reality (XR) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to new heights. The partnership, revealed via a compelling social media...

WhatsApp has a user base of over 2 billion people worldwide and analysts have predicted that it will eventually take advantage of this and monetize the service. Tech giant Meta has dismissed claims that it is considering adding ads to its WhatsApp messaging app. This comes after the Financial Times reported that teams at Meta have been exploring the possibility of showing ads in lists of conversations with contacts on the WhatsApp chat screen. The report also claimed that the company was...

According to CEO, the company needs to employ “thousands” of people to maintain its growth potential and margins. Cloud-based software firm, Salesforce, is planning to boost its employee numbers by hiring 3,300 specialists. Chief Executive Marc Benioff revealed this while speaking to Bloomberg at the company’s annual Dreamforce conference. The announcement follows the company’s decision to lay off 10% of its employees in January. Amid an effort to increase profits, Salesforce cut about...