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Nvidia Unveils DGX GH200 Next-Generation AI Supercomputer at Computex 2023

Nvidia has announced that the DGX GH200 supercomputer should be ready by the end of 2023. Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO, made some announcements about the company’s DGX GH200 supercomputer during his presentation at Computex, an annual computer expo held in Taiwan. He mentioned that the supercomputer is being created to assist companies in creating generative AI models. There has been a noticeable shift toward AI-assisted solutions provided by established and emerging tech companies due to...

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From $400M to $53M: Shutterstock Acquires Giphy from Meta at Fraction of Price

Shutterstock will acquire Giphy from Meta for $53 million in cash, complying with the UK regulator’s order to divest the animated-images platform due to competition concerns. Shutterstock, an American provider of stock photography, footage, music, and editing tools, has announced the acquisition of Giphy Inc, the popular animated image platform owned by Meta Platforms Inc. According to the statement, Shutterstock is acquiring Giphy at an incredible discounted price of $53 million, as Meta...

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EU Slaps $1.3B Fine on Meta for Violating GDPR EU User Data Protection Laws

On Monday, the EU imposed a record $1.3 billion fine on social media giant Meta for transferring EU user data to the US.  Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) recently incurred a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) fine from the European Union (EU) for privacy violations. European privacy regulators alleged that the Facebook parent unlawfully transferred data from European users to the US. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which announced the penalty, also ordered Meta to cease...

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Apple VR/AR Headset Could Likely Launch in Early June & Spur Metaverse 

Ahead of its rumored June release, the Apple metaverse mixed-reality headset is touted to be an industry leader.  Reports suggest that the new Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) virtual and augmented reality headset could fast-track the emergence of the metaverse. The consumer electronics giant is on course to release its highly-anticipated mixed-reality headset in the weeks ahead. Many believe the upcoming device could spur the metaverse sector as the first genuine metaverse-specific Apple product. In...

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Tech Earnings Dominate Second Week of Q1 Reports with Amazon, Microsoft, Meta & Alphabet Leading Charge

In this week’s Q1 tech earnings reports, investors look for signs of staying power amid a recession-threatened economy.  Tech earnings will make up a significant portion of corporate Q1 earnings this week, in the second week of quarterly reports. Investors will be paying close attention to Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) in a packed week. Investors may also take cues from these corporate reports to determine the fiscal landscape as the Fed...

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Meta Faces Wide Criticism over Plans to Allow Minors into Metaverse

According to the advocates, Meta will expose teenagers and young adults to harassment and privacy violations. Social media giant Meta has received a huge backlash following its recent Metaverse announcement. While its metaverse app Horizon Worlds currently serves users of 18 years and above, the platform recently revealed plans to make room for users aged 13 to 17 as well. Advocacy Groups Raise Concerns Dozens of advocacy organizations and children’s safety groups are already kicking...

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Meta to Start Using Generative AI Tools for Creating Ads before Year End

Meta intends to bring together its teams working on generative AI across the company into one group to build “delightful experiences around this technology” into all of its different products. Meta Platforms Inc (NYSE: META) has shared its plans regarding the future progress in artificial intelligence (AI) development. As Meta has revealed, it will start employing its generative AI tools to create ads for companies before the end of this year. Advertising as a unit has long been generating...

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Bitcoin Currently Outperforms 97% of S&P 500 Companies and Gold in 2023, Analyst Expects Crypto Supercycle 

Mike McGlone anticipates a Bitcoin Supercycle due to the asset’s raving performance despite economic circumstances. Commodity strategist Mike McGlone believes that a Bitcoin (BTC) Supercycle is on the horizon amid the leading crypto’s 2023 price upswing. According to the Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist, BTC’s recent performance compared to gold proves his claim. The prominent digital currency has outperformed gold almost tenfold this year and appears set to continue...

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