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Oracle expands AI tools in NetSuite to streamline business processes
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Oracle expands AI tools in NetSuite to streamline business processes

Oracle has introduced a new set of artificial intelligence features to its NetSuite corporate finance software, aiming to simplify routine business tasks. Among the latest additions is an AI-powered tool designed to generate price quotes for complex purchases, such as custom bicycles, more efficiently. Unlike competitors such as Microsoft, which are focusing on general-purpose AI […]

US moves to ban DeepSeek over national security concerns
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South Korea restricts access to DeepSeek over security concerns

South Korea’s industry ministry has temporarily banned employee access to Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek due to security concerns, a ministry official confirmed on Wednesday. The decision aligns with the government’s broader caution on generative AI services in the workplace. On Tuesday, the government issued a notice urging ministries and agencies to be cautious when […]

The Beatles wins Grammy for AI-assisted track "Now and Then"
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The Beatles wins Grammy for AI-assisted track “Now and Then”

The Beatles made history at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night as their AI-assisted track “Now and Then” won the award for Best Rock Performance, marking the first time a song utilizing artificial intelligence has received the honor. Contrary to speculation, Paul McCartney did not use AI to generate a simulated John Lennon voice. Instead, […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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Taiwan bans use of Chinese AI DeepSeek over security concerns

Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has issued a directive prohibiting government departments from using artificial intelligence services provided by Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing national security risks. The democratically governed island has long been cautious of Chinese technology, given Beijing’s territorial claims over Taiwan and its history of military and political threats against the Taipei government. […]

Trump considers sanctions against China’s DeepSeek
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DeepSeek yanked off Apple, Google stores over Italy privacy probe

The Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek became inaccessible in Italy on Wednesday on Apple and Google app stores, a day after the country’s data protection authority sought details on its handling of personal data. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission also confirmed that it had requested information from DeepSeek regarding data processing practices concerning Irish users. DeepSeek […]

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity unveiled its new agent-based assistant for Android devices on Thursday, positioning itself as a challenger to OpenAI's ChatGPT
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AI startup Perplexity launches ChatGPT, Siri, Alexa rival android assistant

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity unveiled its new agent-based assistant for Android devices on Thursday, positioning itself as a challenger to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and established digital assistants like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa. Backed by Nvidia and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Perplexity announced that the Perplexity Assistant can handle tasks such as booking dinner reservations, hailing […]

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AI threatens 92m jobs worldwide – Report

A recent World Economic Forum report predicts that advancements in artificial intelligence will displace 92 million jobs, or eight percent of the global workforce, by 2030. The report highlights that 41 per cent of employers expect workforce reductions due to AI automating tasks, with positions such as graphic designers and legal secretaries being particularly vulnerable. […]

Nvidia CEO aims to make Blackwell chips key revenue driver
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Nvidia CEO aims to make Blackwell chips key revenue driver

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is focusing on making the company’s next-generation Blackwell chips its biggest revenue driver to date. Speaking to Yahoo Finance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the 61-year-old tech leader emphasized, “We’re racing to get Blackwells into every data center in the world.” Huang anticipates that revenue […]

Nvidia unveils new AI, gaming chips, desktop computer at CES 2025
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Nvidia unveils new AI, gaming chips, desktop computer at CES 2025

The world’s most valuable company, Nvidia unveiled a range of new products at CES 2025 on Monday, showcasing its expansion into AI-driven robotics, advanced gaming chips, and its first desktop computer. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the company’s plans to integrate its powerful data center AI technology into consumer PCs and laptops, signaling the next phase […]

Nvidia shifts focus to robotics in 2025
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Nvidia shifts focus to robotics in 2025

The world’s leading chipmaker, Nvidia, is ramping up its focus on robotics in 2025, with plans to launch a new generation of compact computers specifically designed for humanoid robots. The new product, named Jetson Thor, is expected to debut in the first half of the year, according to a report from the Financial Times This […]

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AI Voice startup from ex-OpenAI researcher raises $40m

WaveForms AI, a new startup founded by Alexis Conneau, the lead researcher behind OpenAI’s voice assistant, has secured $40 million in seed funding from Andreessen Horowitz. The company is focused on developing AI audio technology that can detect emotional cues in speech, enabling more natural and engaging conversations between humans and machines. Valued at $200 million, WaveForms […]

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AI unlikely to transform daily life soon – Google CEO

Generative artificial intelligence likely won’t bring major changes to daily life in 2025—at least, not beyond its current impact, according to Google CEO, Sundar Pichai. Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit last week in New York City, Pichai shared his perspective alongside other prominent figures, including OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, Amazon founder, Jeff […]