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Disney’s exclusive OpenAI partnership set to expire after one year
Disney’s agreement with OpenAI grants exclusive rights for just one year, after which the company is free to pursue partnerships with other AI firms. This move opens the door for…Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ word of the year amid AI content surge
Merriam-Webster has chosen ‘slop’ as its word of the year for 2024, reflecting widespread concern over the influx of low-quality AI-generated content. This term encapsulates a…Wall Street anticipates AI bubble burst amid growing skepticism
Three years post-ChatGPT, Wall Street is increasingly concerned about a potential AI bubble as investment continues to flood the sector. Analysts are now betting on which…Open source AI emerges as a viable alternative for developers and investors
As tech giants invest heavily in AI infrastructure, a pivotal choice looms between open source and proprietary AI models. AMD’s CEO Lisa Su emphasizes the potential of open source…ServiceNow set to acquire Armis for up to $7 billion
ServiceNow Inc. is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire cybersecurity firm Armis in a deal potentially worth $7 billion. This acquisition would mark ServiceNow’s largest…China opts for homegrown chips over Nvidia’s H200, undermining US strategy
China is actively rejecting Nvidia’s H200 AI chips, choosing instead to invest in its own semiconductor development. This move highlights China’s awareness of US tactics aimed at…OpenAI’s Codex evolves with self-improving AI capabilities
OpenAI has developed a new AI coding agent, Codex, which is primarily built and refined by its own outputs. This self-improving mechanism allows Codex to enhance its coding skills…China’s AI hype masks underlying tech sector challenges
Moore Threads Technology Co. celebrated a remarkable launch, marking a significant milestone in China’s tech landscape since 2019. Despite the excitement surrounding AI…Bitcoin miners shift focus to AI amid profitability challenges
Major bitcoin mining companies are adapting to a tough market by repurposing their data centers for artificial intelligence applications. This pivot comes as profitability in…Google enhances news browsing with AI-generated article summaries
Google is currently testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications’ Google News pages, aiming to provide users with more context before they click on articles. This…OpenAI recruits former Slack CEO for key revenue role
Denise Dresser has left her position as CEO of Slack to join OpenAI as the new Chief Revenue Officer, according to an internal memo. Her appointment is expected to enhance…