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Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel Says AI Surge Is Not Bubble Yet

The high demand for AI stocks has raised concerns about a possible bubble, as many investors are pumping funds into AI technologies. However, renowned economist Jeremy Siegel believes it’s not yet time for a bubble. Investors are placing big bets on the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology continues to boom. While some have expressed concerns about a possible bubble forming in the AI market, Jeremy James Siegel, a renowned economist, and Russell E. Palmer, professor...

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Nvidia Set to Join Apple, Microsoft, Amazon in the Trillion-Dollar Market Cap Group

Due to a favorable forecast and AI adoption, Nvidia has seen explosive growth and could soon hit the trillion-dollar market cap. Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is fast approaching the trillion-dollar market cap due to its explosive stock surge. On Thursday, the chip maker’s shares jumped 26% following a robust earnings outlook and increased production scale. Nvidia’s market valuation sits at $950 billion, which is almost $200 million higher than it was at Wednesday’s close. The Santa...

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Nvidia Earnings Outlook for Current Quarter Induces AI Rally as Company Boosts Production

Nvidia recently increased its quarterly earnings guidance on the back of solid demand, also sparking a rally in AI stocks.  The latest earnings outlook of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) has triggered a substantial rally in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Early Thursday, the chip maker’s stock soared, pulling other AI-exposed companies higher on a better-than-expected sales forecast. Nvidia’s bullish sales forecast originated from surging demand for its AI chips, which has also...

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ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Considers EU Departure Over Stringent Regulations

OpenAI CEO warns of potential exit from Europe if the firm fails to meet regulatory requirements for the forthcoming AI rules. OpenAI, the brains behind the famous and controversial artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT, said Wednesday that it might consider leaving Europe if it faces challenges complying with the upcoming AI regulations in the region. Based in the United States, OpenAI encountered a major legal snag in Italy last month when its Data Protection regulator banned it from...

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Xpeng Shares Slide 5% Following Weak Q1 2023 Outing & Q2 Deliveries Forecast 

China’s Xpeng shares were trading lower in US pre-trade after the EV company forecast significantly lower vehicle deliveries for Q2.  The shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant XPeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV) slid 5% following missed Q1 earnings and a gloomy delivery forecast. Xpeng shares sank in US pre-market trade after the company reported a 50% year-over-year (YoY) decline in Q1 revenue. The company raked in income of 4.03 billion Chinese yuan ($571.6 million) compared to the 5.19...

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Adobe and Blizzard Unveils Generative AI Tools to Enhance Human Productivity

Adobe and Activision Blizzard, two of the biggest names in the technology industry, have introduced new generative artificial intelligence tools designed to assist humans. Leading technology giants Adobe and Activision Blizzard have introduced generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve human creativity, not replace them. The move aims to streamline processes and empower artists and designers to produce high-quality content. Adobe, the renowned graphic software maker,...

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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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Apple Partners with Broadcom to Develop USA-Made 5G Components

Given the significance of 5G technology in the advancement of consumer electronics and connectivity, Apple said it is spending tens of billions of dollars to develop this field in the US. Popular US tech giant Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) said it has signed a multibillion-dollar agreement with Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ: AVGO), a multinational semiconductor and infrastructure software firm to produce 5G components. Through the partnership, Broadcom will develop 5G radio frequency components,...

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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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China Fuels New Chip War as It Bans Purchases from Micron Technology

The ban on Micron Technology has drawn a response from US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo who said America will not sit back and firmly oppose restrictions that are not backed by proper facts.  The chip and semiconductor industry is likely to see its next major distortion following the labeling of United States-based chipmaker Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ: MU) as a threat to its National security infrastructure. As reported by CNBC, China’s Cyberspace Administration said Micron failed to...

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