PwC to Become OpenAI’s Top ChatGPT Enterprise Client
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has announced a significant partnership with OpenAI, becoming the largest customer and first reseller of OpenAI’s enterprise product. PwC plans to roll out ChatGPT Enterprise, the advanced version…
Indonesia Investigates Lazada and Shopee for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices
The Indonesian Competition Commission (KPPU) has launched an investigation into the local operations of Shopee and Lazada, two leading e-commerce platforms, over concerns of potential monopolistic practices. In an official…
Spotify Reverses Course, Offers Refunds for Discontinued Car Thing
Spotify has initiated a refund process for its Car Thing device, which is set to become non-functional by December 9, 2024. It was announced last week that all Car Thing…
YouTube’s Playables Catalog Now Open to All Users
YouTube is broadening its service offerings with a new feature named “Playables,” an extensive catalog of free, lightweight games now accessible within the YouTube app and on its homepage for…
Nvidia, the AI powerhouse, sees its market value approaching that of Apple.
Nvidia‘s shares rallied around 6% on Tuesday to hit a record high, positioning the AI chipmaker’s stock market value just $100 billion shy of overtaking Apple in a significant reshuffle…
Anthropic Recruits Former OpenAI Safety Lead to Spearhead New AI Safety Team
Jan Leike, who recently resigned from OpenAI while publicly questioning the company’s AI safety approach, has now joined Anthropic, a competitor of OpenAI, to head a new team dedicated to…
Apple’s iPhone Shipments in China Surge by 52% Amid Strong Rebound
Apple Inc.’s iPhone witnessed a significant rebound in China last month, with shipments increasing by an impressive 52%, bolstered by a series of discounts from retail partners. This resurgence in…
Semi CEO says India Requires Diverse Suppliers for Chip Industry Success
India must attract a more diverse array of semiconductor suppliers to develop a robust chip industry, according to Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of the influential trade association Semi. During…
Apple triumphs in China’s legal battle over App Store fees.
A Chinese court has dismissed a case filed by a local consumer against Apple Inc’s commission fees for purchases via its App Store, offering the US technology giant some relief…
Microsoft and Beihang Unveil MoRA: Efficient LLM Fine-Tuning
In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Microsoft and Beihang University have unveiled a new technique for fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) that significantly reduces the cost traditionally associated with this…
Ticketmaster Security Breach Exposes Data of Over Half a Billion Users
Ticketmaster has suffered a significant security breach, reportedly orchestrated by the hacker group ShinyHunters, compromising the personal data of over half a billion users. This cyberattack, which includes sensitive information…
OpenAI Strikes New Content Licensing Agreements with The Atlantic and Vox Media
OpenAI has entered into new partnerships with prestigious media publishers, The Atlantic and Vox Media, to incorporate their content into its training datasets for language and multimedia AI models. These…
How PDD, Temu’s Parent, Surpassed Alibaba as China’s Top E-Commerce Giant
PDD Holdings‘ value-for-money strategy and the rapid growth of its Temu marketplace have propelled the tech giant to the forefront of China’s e-commerce market, making it the most valuable company…
YouTube Implements Video Skipping to Combat Ad Blockers
YouTube has escalated its efforts against users employing ad blockers by implementing a new tactic: skipping videos entirely for those detected using ad-blocking software. This approach adds to the platform’s…
AI Surpasses Human Performance in Financial Analysis
In a groundbreaking development, research from the University of Chicago has revealed a paradigm shift in financial analysis. The study shows that large language models (LLMs), notably GPT-4, have surpassed…
OpenAI Announces New Safety Team with Sam Altman in Charge
OpenAI has initiated a significant restructuring in its oversight approach by establishing a new safety and security committee. This move was announced on Tuesday, May 28, shortly after the company…
Skej’s innovative AI meeting scheduler acts like having an executive assistant in your email.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may not yet be poised to replace Google Search, but it’s proving its worth in more niche applications—like managing everyday tasks such as scheduling meetings. Enter Skej,…
Nvidia co-launches Southeast Asia’s inaugural AI startup accelerator
Singapore-based ecosystem builder Tribe and government-linked Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) have joined forces with Nvidia to launch the Ignition AI Accelerator, Southeast Asia’s pioneering AI startup accelerator. This groundbreaking initiative,…
Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda Collaborate on New Engine Development
In a significant move toward enhancing vehicle electrification, Toyota Motor, alongside smaller Japanese automakers Subaru and Mazda Motor, announced a joint initiative to develop new engines specifically designed for integration…
MARS Strengthens Commitment to India’s Infra.Market with Fresh $50M Investment
Infra.Market, a Mumbai-based startup revolutionizing procurement for construction and real estate firms, has raised $50 million from MARS Unicorn Fund, according to a statement provided to TechCrunch on Tuesday. This…