Arianna Huffington Joins Forces with OpenAI for New AI Health Venture
Thrive AI Health, a new venture backed by Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global and the OpenAI Startup Fund, aims to revolutionize health coaching through AI-powered personalized advice on various aspects of…
The founder asserts that Chinese AI can excel with larger models and more data.
If you follow the latest developments in artificial intelligence, you’ll find that bigger models and more data are the keys to success. Jiang Daxin, the founder of Stepfun, a Shanghai-based…
Delivery Hero Warns of Potential €400M Antitrust Fine
Delivery Hero, the Berlin-based food delivery giant, has alerted investors about a potential antitrust fine of up to €400 million. This announcement follows previous unannounced inspections by European Union authorities…
Elon Musk Denies Wrongdoing in Twitter Stake Disclosure Delay
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is currently seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former Twitter shareholders. The lawsuit alleges that Musk fraudulently delayed disclosing his significant…
Beijing Backs Integration of Self-Driving Cars in Ride-Hailing Services, State Media Reports
China’s capital, Beijing, is taking significant strides to support the integration of self-driving cars in online ride-hailing services, according to the official Beijing Daily. On Monday, the publication reported that…
KKR to Reduce Stake in Japan’s Kokusai Electric
Private equity firm KKR is planning to significantly reduce its stake in Kokusai Electric, a move that comes after a period of substantial growth for the Japanese chip equipment manufacturer’s…
Boeing to Plead Guilty in DOJ Probe Over Deadly 737 MAX Crashes, Faces Fine
Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government following two fatal 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 that resulted in the deaths…
Shanghai Releases China’s First Guidelines for Humanoid Robots
Shanghai has made a groundbreaking move by publishing China’s first set of governance guidelines for humanoid robots. These new rules aim to ensure that humanoid robots are safe and respectful…
Echo Spot Returns: Amazon’s Improved Smart Alarm Clock Now Available
Amazon has reintroduced its Echo Spot smart alarm clock, reviving the product ahead of the Prime Day shopping event. Priced at $79.99, with a special offer of $44.99 for Prime…
Samsung Electronics Workers Strike Amid Rising Union Influence in South Korea
Samsung Electronics employees commenced a three-day strike on Monday, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. This move marks the latest effort by the National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU) to…
EU Mandates Speed Limiters on New Cars to Boost Road Safety
The European Union has declared that all new cars will be required to have speed limiters starting from July 7, Sunday. This regulation will not affect the UK but will…
Spain’s climate change risk aids Madrid VC Seaya in closing €300M fund
According to a recent Dealroom report on the Spanish tech ecosystem, the combined enterprise value of Spanish startups surpassed €100 billion in 2023. This milestone signifies a burgeoning tech landscape…
Positive Outlook for Chinese AI Market Amid Western Scrutiny
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) sector showcased its determination and innovation this week at a significant fair in Shanghai, signaling confidence in overcoming Western-imposed restrictions. The event saw companies unveiling advanced…
Apple Approves Epic’s EU iOS App Store with Conditions
The Epic Games Store app for EU iPhones has successfully passed Apple’s notarization process, moving the alternative app store closer to selling apps directly to iOS users outside of Apple’s…
BYD’s Significant EV Price Cuts in Thailand Ignite Controversy; Prime Minister Demands Clarification
Thailand’s consumer protection agency has launched an investigation into BYD dealerships following numerous complaints from consumers about aggressive discounting tactics that have left many buyers feeling they overpaid for their…
Malaysia and Indonesia Emerge as Key Beneficiaries in ASEAN Amid Data Center Boom
Malaysia and Indonesia are emerging as prime beneficiaries in ASEAN from strong global demand growth for new data centers amid AI proliferation, according to research house CGS-International. The increasing data…
YouTube Unveils Tool to Remove Copyrighted Music Without Affecting Other Audio
YouTube introduced an updated eraser tool on July 4, Thursday, that enables creators to remove copyrighted music from their videos while preserving other audio elements like dialogue and sound effects.…
Google launches the Gemini AI side panel for Gmail on iOS and Android
Google has announced a significant update to its Gmail service that will benefit all users, from office workers to top executives. This new feature introduces the AI-powered Gemini side panel…
Tesla Model Y Approved for Official Use in China
Tesla has achieved a notable milestone in China as its Model Y has been added to a government procurement list in Jiangsu province, marking the first time Chinese government workers…
How China’s EV Battery Makers Compare in Energy Storage
China’s electric vehicle (EV) battery giants, CATL and BYD, are making significant strides in the burgeoning market for stationary energy storage. Both companies are leveraging their expertise and resources to…