September 30, 2024

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SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI Amid $6.5 Billion Funding Round

Key Points SoftBank’s Vision Fund will invest $500 million in OpenAI during its current $6.5 billion funding round. OpenAI’s valuation, set at $150 billion, depends on the company restructuring into a for-profit corporation. Apple has reportedly pulled out of the funding round, leaving SoftBank to make its first investment in OpenAI. OpenAI is working on restructuring its corporate model, moving away from nonprofit control to attract higher returns for investors. According to a report from The Information, Japanese telecommunications giant...

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German Competition Watchdog Targets Microsoft with Enhanced Oversight

Key Points Germany’s Bundeskartellamt has classified Microsoft as a company with cross-market significance, enabling stricter regulatory oversight. Microsoft joins Apple, Google, and Meta in facing enhanced supervision for potential anti-competitive practices. Microsoft was willing to cooperate with regulators to maintain a healthy competitive environment. It follows Microsoft’s previous antitrust fine from the European Commission over integrating Teams with Office. Germany's...

Apple Prepares New Smart Display Devices Powered by AI for Smart Home Control

Key Points Apple plans to introduce the smart display to powered HomePod devices with AI features. Two devices are in development: a high-end model with a robotic arm and a lower-end version for FaceTime and smart home control. A new operating system, homeOS, is expected to power the devices based on tvOS. Apple’s smart displays aim to compete in the...

Serverless Computing: Embracing Effortless Scalability and Innovation in the Cloud

In the dynamic landscape of cloud computing, a revolutionary paradigm known as serverless computing has emerged as a catalyst for innovation and efficiency. It redefines how applications are developed, deployed, and scaled by abstracting away the complexities of infrastructure management. This innovative approach has the potential to reshape the way businesses create and operate applications, enabling them to focus on...