Technology

Semiconductors

Semiconductors Brace for Short-Term Pain

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Semiconductor company Nvidia has managed to once again top Apple and become the world’s most valuable company.

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Artificial Intelligence

Bezos Invests in Robot ‘Brains’

Jeff Bezos joined a $400 million fundraising round for Physical Intelligence, which is trying to make AI software that can control any robot.

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Patent Drop

Microsoft Patent Could Make AI Integration More Personalized

A patent from Microsoft that aims to make AI model integration more seamless highlights the bumpy road it may face with Copilot adoption

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Tesla Synthetic Data Patent Could Improve Self-Driving Models

Autonomy has been a part of Tesla’s vision for a long time, with its recent focus on robotaxis doubling down on the market.

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Baidu Adds to AI Patent Stable as it Struggles for Model ROI

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The search giant’s AI models have largely seen success, dominating the Chinese market. But turning that popularity into revenue hasn’t been an easy…

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Big Tech

Uber’s Investors Are Still Growth-Hungry

Uber’s stock drove off a ditch, sinking 9% on Thursday after the ride-hailing giant published its third-quarter earnings report.

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Google Patent Could Overcome Quantum Cooling Barriers

Google could help cool down quantum computers while they work with classical ones.

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OpenAI Patent Could Improve Voice AI Models’ Focus

OpenAI wants to work on its active listening skills.

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Intel ‘Cobots’ Patent Highlights Growing AI Robotics Market

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Intel wants to make AI robots more collaborative and scalable. But it faces steep competition.

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PayPal Blockchain Security Patent Could Build Crypto Trust

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PayPal wants to make crypto transactions less risky.

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Nvidia Eyes AI Guardrails Patent as Chip Sales Soar

It’s hard to place exactly how much responsibility chipmakers have in ensuring that their tech is used the right way.

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Technology

Tech FOMO Can Hurt on the Comedown. Can the Cycle Be Broken?

Shiny new innovations draw in ambitious founders and investors, and then FOMO brings in everyone else, making the eventual fall harder.

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Big Tech

Klarna Shareholders Toss Director Overboard Amid Founder Feuding

Shareholders of Klarna ousted a board member closely affiliated with one of its feuding founders in advance of its IPO.

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