What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out
The U.S. government is injecting $150 million into xLight, a semiconductor startup, through the Chips and Science Act, making it the largest shareholder. This marks the third time the...
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Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise, as John Giannandrea steps down
Apple has appointed Amar Subramanya, a Microsoft veteran with Google experience, as its new AI chief following John Giannandrea’s departure. Giannandrea’s exit follows years of struggles with Apple Intelligence,...
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One of Google’s biggest AI advantages is what it already knows about you
Google’s AI edge stems from its capacity to deeply understand user behavior and preferences. The company’s executives argue this personalization enhances search results but raises privacy concerns. Robby Stein,...
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Zillow drops climate risk scores after agents complained of lost sales
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from over 1 million property listings following complaints from real estate agents about lost sales. The feature, introduced in September 2024, faced backlash...
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Shopify resolves outage disrupting merchants on Cyber Monday
Shopify experienced a significant outage that hindered merchants’ ability to process transactions during Cyber Monday. The company swiftly identified and resolved the issue affecting login systems and point-of-sale tools....
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Nvidia announces new open AI models and tools for autonomous driving research
Nvidia unveiled new AI infrastructure and models aimed at advancing physical AI applications like autonomous vehicles and robots. The company highlighted Alpamayo-R1, an open-source vision-language model designed for autonomous...
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AWS re:Invent 2025: How to watch and follow along live
The article outlines the schedule and streaming details for AWS re:Invent 2025, highlighting major events like the keynote sessions and specialized tracks on AI and security. Morgan Little provides...
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Construction workers are cashing in on the AI boom
The AI industry’s rapid growth is creating lucrative opportunities for construction workers, particularly those involved in building data centers. Workers in this sector are experiencing significant salary increases, with...
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