d-Matrix’s innovative chip designs have been gaining recognition, particularly for their effectiveness in powering generative AI applications like ChatGPT. d-Matrix, a rising star in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip industry, has successfully secured a significant $110 million in a series B funding round, with substantial support from heavyweight investors, including tech giant Microsoft Corp. This latest funding achievement comes at a time when many chip companies are grappling with...
Read More »Polestar to Launch ‘Mobile Phones on Wheels’: Plans to Integrate Electric Cars and Smartphones
Polestar is trying to create an experience where you can be using an app on your mobile phone and then continue with the app in your car. Polestar, a subsidiary of the Chinese automaker Geely, is preparing to begin production of its Polestar 4 electric cars this year, with a particular focus on the Chinese market. This shows the strategic move by the manufacturer to enter the Chinese market and its priority for technology and innovation. The Chinese market appears to be appealing due to...
Read More »China Bans Officials from Using Apple iPhones at Work
This is not the first Chinese government ban on foreign technology. In 2014, the government banned Windows 8 from government computers, citing security risks. China is asking its central government officials not to use Apple iPhones and other foreign-branded devices for work. This was contained in a report by the Wall Street Journal. Before now, only officials in certain agencies could not use iPhones at work. However, it seems Beijing is stepping up its efforts to reduce dependence on...
Read More »Sorare Launches 3D Football Player Cards with Augmented Reality
With the introduction of the Sorare App’s AR functionality, fans can now take their virtual football experience beyond the screen and into their everyday lives. Web3 fantasy sports platform Sorare has announced the launch of its 3D digital football player cards with built-in Augmented Reality (AR) features. This bold move aims to revolutionize the way fans interact with their favorite football players and take fantasy sports to a whole new level. Sorare Unveils a New Era of Fantasy Sports...
Read More »SoftBank’s Chipmaker Arm May See $52B Valuation in Upcoming US IPO
Only 9.5% of the Arm American Depository Shares would be available to the general public at the IPO, while SoftBank retains the rest. Chip design company Arm may be looking for up to $4.87 billion in funding at the conclusion of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), which could put the company’s valuation at $52 billion. Arm has submitted an updated F-1 filing to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it prepares for the IPO. Arm’s shares will float as American...
Read More »Baidu Unveils AI Applications after Securing Public Approval for Its ChatGPT Rival
Baidu launched its AI applications using Ernie large language model. The AI assistant can search documents, summarize and translate text, and create content. On Tuesday, September 5, Chinese tech giant Baidu unveiled more than 10 AI-based applications after its ChatGPT-rival Ernie bot got a nod for public use. During the product presentations, one noteworthy reveal was the introduction of WPS AI, a word-processing application integrated with generative AI. Kingsoft Office, a company listed...
Read More »ThetaRay Secures $57M to Strengthen AI-Powered Battle against Money Laundering
The funds will be used by the comapny for international expansion across continents to capitalize on significant market demand. Popular Israeli fintech company ThetaRay, known for its cutting-edge AI-based transaction monitoring and screening solution, Sonar, has secured $57 million in a funding round. The announcement, made on Tuesday, revealed that the fresh round was led by Portage, with the participation of existing investors like OurCrowd and JVP, the company’s largest shareholder....
Read More »Legal Scholar Christine Kim Advocates Immediate Taxation in Metaverse
Kim is advocating for a shift in strategy, proposing immediate taxation of all forms of income and assets within the metaverse. Christine Kim, a legal scholar and professor of law, in a recently published research paper has expressed concern about the possibility of tax evasion in the metaverse and has urged the relevant authorities to put in place the necessary structures. She claims that the digital space has the potential to become a tax haven, allowing people to avoid their tax...
Read More »Bybit Launches TradeGPT to Enhance Its Trading Tools
Bybit introduces TradeGPT, an AI tool merging ChatGPT’s language model with real-time data for market insights and user assistance. It is free for all users. Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the launch of “TradeGPT”, a new AI-powered trading tool. This new assistant combines the power of ChatGPT’s language model with sophisticated real-time data from the Bybit platform. According to Bybit’s statement, TradeGPT will make it easier for users to access updated market analyses and...
Read More »Alibaba Cloud Eyes $3B Fundraising Ahead of Hong Kong Debut
Some of China’s state-backed telecommunications companies are keen on investing in Alibaba Cloud, said sources familiar with the matter. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s cloud computing division, Alibaba Cloud, is considering a private round of fundraising from Chinese state-owned enterprises before making a debut in Hong Kong. Sources familiar with the matter stated that Alibaba Cloud is working with advisers to raise about 10 billion yuan to 20 billion yuan ($1.4 billion to $2.8 billion)....
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