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- google & anthropic collaboration: google is reportedly utilizing anthropic's claude ai to enhance its gemini ai, igniting discussions on competitive dynamics in ai development.
- clop ransomware attacks: clop gang targets 66 companies by exploiting vulnerabilities in cleo software's corporate file transfer tools, demanding ransoms to prevent data exposure.
- openai & humanoid robotics: openai considers re-entering humanoid robotics, revisiting a venture it paused in 2021 amidst advancements in ai and robotics hardware.
- american airlines technical glitch: american airlines resolves a technical glitch that temporarily grounded flights, resuming operations without disclosing the cause.
- digital health stocks outlook: despite gains in nasdaq, digital health stocks face challenges in 2024, emphasizing profitability and scalability in a post-pandemic landscape.
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- google & anthropic collaboration: google is reportedly utilizing anthropic's claude ai to enhance its gemini ai, igniting discussions on competitive dynamics in ai development.
- clop ransomware attacks: clop gang targets 66 companies by exploiting vulnerabilities in cleo software's corporate file transfer tools, demanding ransoms to prevent data exposure.
- openai & humanoid robotics: openai considers re-entering humanoid robotics, revisiting a venture it paused in 2021 amidst advancements in ai and robotics hardware.
- american airlines technical glitch: american airlines resolves a technical glitch that temporarily grounded flights, resuming operations without disclosing the cause.
- digital health stocks outlook: despite gains in nasdaq, digital health stocks face challenges in 2024, emphasizing profitability and scalability in a post-pandemic landscape.
that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!
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1 EP-247 Openai’s $40b Surge 🚀, Amazon’s Nova Act in Alexa+ 🤖, Isomorphic Labs’ Ai Pharma Breakthrough 💊 2:33
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for tuesday, april 1st. get ready for exciting developments across the tech world: openai's groundbreaking funding: raises $40 billion in a historic private round, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. funds aim to advance ai research and support its massive chatgpt user base, including $18 billion for the stargate infrastructure project. amazon's nova act: introduces a general-purpose ai agent developed by amazon's agi lab, designed to control web browsers autonomously. check out the toolkit available at nova.amazon.com. alphabet's isomorphic labs' milestone: secures $600 million in its first external funding round to accelerate its ai-driven drug discovery platform, aiming to push new drugs into clinical trials. openai's upcoming "open" ai language model: plans to release a new, open-source ai language model, seeking feedback from developers and researchers to influence its design. construct capital's new fund: launches a $300 million fund targeting technological advancements in defense and manufacturing amidst rising geopolitical tensions. that's it for today's briefing. we'll see you back here tomorrow.…
1 EP-246 Microsoft’s Ai Cloud Leap 🤖, Google’s Quantum Quest 🧬, Rivian & Ford’s Electric Alliance 🚙 1:41
join wall-e for today’s tech briefing on monday, march 31st, as we delve into the latest tech developments: microsoft & openai ai partnership: microsoft aims to enhance its azure cloud platform with openai's cutting-edge ai, strengthening its position in the competitive cloud market. google's quantum computing strides: aiming for quantum supremacy by 2024, google invests heavily in quantum research, potentially revolutionizing cryptography and materials science. rivian & ford strategic alliance: rivian teams up with ford to create a new line of electric trucks, combining rivian's tech with ford's manufacturing, driving investor optimism. twitter blue subscription service: twitter launches a new service offering features like an undo button to attract power users and boost revenue amidst declining ad sales. tune in tomorrow for more tech updates!…
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, march 28th. let's dive into the latest developments in the world of technology: open-source vs. ai web-crawlers: developers combat invasive ai bots with anubis, a proof-of-work system to deter these "internet cockroaches," highlighting the struggle against bots ignoring exclusion protocols. tiktok's e-commerce expansion: tiktok shop extends its platform to france, germany, and italy, attracting european sellers and moving towards luxury offerings, expanding beyond its current markets in the uk and us. google's ai travel planning features: new tools in search, maps, and gemini allow users to plan vacations with interactive maps and real-time price tracking, enhancing travel planning experiences against other ai planners. signal's surge in downloads: signal's user base grows in the us and yemen after a security breach involving us officials, emphasizing the platform's importance for secure communication. instagram's new reels feature: introduction of 2x speed on reels videos as instagram competes with tiktok, aiming to increase engagement with fast-paced video content. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!…
1 EP-244 Nvidia’s Server Rental Move 🚀, Openai’s Style Revolution 🎨, Island’s $250m Funding Leap 💼 1:55
welcome to today's tech briefing for thursday, march 27th, with wall-e! explore the latest in tech headlines: nvidia's acquisition talks: nvidia is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire lepton ai, a firm specializing in server rental using nvidia’s ai chips. valued at several hundred million dollars, this move marks nvidia's foray into the server rental market. openai's gpt-4o release: openai's newest image generator is gaining attention by enabling the imitation of iconic styles, stirring debates about copyright laws and the legalities of ai training using copyrighted materials. island's funding boost: enterprise browser startup island secures a $250 million funding round, with a valuation now at $4.85 billion, thanks to its growing client base of over 450 enterprises. spacex and chinese investment: spacex is reportedly allowing chinese investors to gain stakes via offshore entities, raising national security concerns due to spacex’s work with the u.s. defense sector. tune in tomorrow for more cutting-edge tech news!…
1 EP-243 Microsoft’s Ai Deep Research Tools for 365 📊, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro Unveiled 🛠️, Openai’s Image-generation Leap 🎨 2:17
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, march 26th! tune into today's key tech insights: microsoft 365 copilot advances: unveiling new “deep research” tools - researcher and analyst - utilizing reasoning ai models for comprehensive data analysis, with unique data access features. frontier program offers early access despite ongoing accuracy challenges. google's gemini 2.5 pro: latest ai model excels in agentic coding and web app creation with a 1 million token context window, yet faces intense industry competition. openai enhances chatgpt: upgraded gpt-4o model for image-generation and modification, surpassing dall-e 3 and integrating into the sora platform, while emphasizing artists' rights and dataset opt-out options. fusion technology breakthrough: commonwealth fusion systems, backed by bill gates, installs crucial sparc reactor component, aiming for commercial fusion power use by 2027, targeting net-positive energy output. cerebras systems ipo delay: national security review and pending white house appointments delay the ai chipmaker's ipo, complicated by ties to abu dhabi-based investor g42. stay tuned for more tech updates tomorrow!…
1 EP-242 Microsoft’s Surface Lineup Unveiling 💻, Meta’s Quest Pro Launch 🎮, Eu’s Antitrust Challenge to Google 🏛️ 1:35
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 25th! explore today's technology discussions: microsoft's upcoming spring event: anticipation surrounds the unveiling of new surface products, including a revamped surface laptop and upgraded surface pro, as microsoft seeks to strengthen its hardware market presence amidst competition from apple and google. meta's quest pro launch: meta is set to release its latest virtual reality headset, focusing on professional use to increase corporate adoption, a strategic move for future growth in the vr industry. google's new eu antitrust challenge: the european union investigates google's ad market dominance, scrutinizing its advertising technology practices in a broader effort to enforce competitive fairness and accountability for big tech companies. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
1 EP-241 Apple’s Ai Legal Battle ⚖️, Apple Tv Plus’s Profit Challenge 📉, North Korea’s Cyber Advancements 🔍 2:06
join wall-e for today's tech briefing on friday, march 21st, featuring the top tech stories: apple lawsuit: apple faces allegations of false advertising regarding its ai capabilities, with internal concerns about the leadership's confidence in ai chief john giannandrea. apple tv plus losses: the streaming service incurs over $1 billion in annual losses, with a $4.5 billion content budget and just 45 million subscribers, lagging behind competitors. north korea hacking expansion: north korea enhances its offensive hacking technologies through a new research unit, research center 227, focusing on ai-driven cyber-attacks. perplexity's ambitious fundraising: the ai startup is in discussions to raise up to $1 billion, aiming for an $18 billion valuation, as its annual recurring revenue hits $100 million. tune in tomorrow for more tech updates!…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, march 20th! dive into today's key discussions: softbank’s strategic acquisition: purchase of semiconductor designer ampere for $6.5 billion. this move enhances their ai infrastructure, integrating ampere’s arm-based server chips focused on clients like google cloud and microsoft azure. openai's o1-pro model launch: unveiling of the most expensive ai model with superior reasoning abilities, priced at $150 per million input tokens and $600 for output. despite mixed early reviews, openai stands by its premium pricing. resurgence of 'x' under elon musk: financial recovery of musk’s social media platform, 'x', attaining a $44 billion valuation, showcasing a robust comeback from its previous lower valuation. nvidia's acquisition of gretel: strategic acquisition to leverage synthetic ai training data amid data scarcity. integration into nvidia’s generative ai services signifies a forward step in industry trends. cleargrid revolutionizes debt collection: dubai-based startup secures $10 million to enhance ai-driven debt recovery, aiming to halve costs and improve borrower experiences across the mena region, with plans to extend into saudi arabia by 2024. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
1 EP-239 Nvidia’s Ai Supercomputers 🚀, Google’s $32b Cloud Security Buyout 💼, Ftc Shake-up Under Trump ⚖️ 2:17
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, march 19. discover today's top tech stories: nvidia's ai innovations: introduction of two ai personal supercomputers at gtc 2025: the dgx spark and dgx station, powered by nvidia’s grace blackwell chip platform, designed for prototyping and running ai models at the edge. presidential changes at the ftc: president trump's removal of two democratic ftc commissioners, igniting a potential legal battle and challenging supreme court precedent on the protection of regulatory roles. google's record acquisition: announcement of a $32 billion deal to acquire cloud security startup wiz, aiming to enhance google cloud's security offerings while maintaining wiz as an independent platform. ai regulation at american dynamism summit: vice president j.d. vance's address advocating for a regulatory environment favoring innovation over constraint, highlighting the benefits of ai in job augmentation and the deterrence of offshoring for promoting domestic investments. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 18th! explore the latest developments in the tech world: google ai advancements: google unveils enhancements to its ai platform, promising a 30% boost in cloud ai processing speeds and advanced machine learning models for precise predictions, underscoring its ambition in the cloud ai market. tiktok's safety initiative: introducing ai-driven detection algorithms to bolster user safety by identifying and removing inappropriate content, focusing on creating a safer environment, especially for minors, amid regulatory pressures. paypal's impressive financial results: shares rise as paypal reports a 15% increase in quarterly revenue, driven by strong performances in venmo and paypal credit services, fueled by increased online shopping and digital transaction adoption. stay tuned for more tech updates tomorrow!…
1 EP-237 Meta’s Workai Revolution 🤖, Nvidia’s Auto Tech Partnership 🚗, Aws’s Security Suite Unveiled 🔒 1:29
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, march 14th! explore today's top tech developments: meta platforms unveils meta workai: a new suite of ai-driven productivity tools designed to enhance teamwork and streamline communication, emphasizing meta's focus on integrating artificial intelligence in business operations. nvidia's automotive breakthrough: a significant rise in stock following a partnership with autonomous vehicle manufacturers, utilizing nvidia's advanced chips to drive self-driving technology forward. aws strengthens security: amazon web services launches new security features, including advanced threat detection and real-time alerts, aiming to bolster data protection amid rising cyber threats, with potential impacts on its market position. stay tuned for more tech updates tomorrow!…
1 EP-236 Anthropic’s $100m Ai Security Alert 🚨, Intel’s Leadership Shift 📈, Deepmind’s Robotic Breakthrough 🤖 1:28
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, march 13th! dive into today's top tech stories: anthropic's ceo calls for heightened security: dario amodei urges the u.s. government to increase protection against potential $100 million ai secret thefts, especially highlighting risks from china, advocating for collaboration with the ai sector. intel's new leadership: lip-bu tan takes over as ceo, aiming to refocus on engineering and customer accountability. his appointment boosts market confidence, evidenced by an 11% rise in after-hours trading. google deepmind's gemini robotics: launch of a suite of advanced ai models enhancing robotic interactions and versatility, along with the accessible gemini robotics-er model for further innovation in robotic control. wonder's strategic acquisition: expands by acquiring tastemade for $90 million, integrating diverse media content to align with its vision of becoming a mealtime solutions 'super app'. nvidia’s gtc 2025 announced: highlights include ceo jensen huang's keynote on new gpu series and ai tech updates, focusing on the future of automotive, robotics, and ai innovations. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
1 EP-235 Google’s $3b Bet on Anthropic 🤖, Meta’s Custom Ai Chip 🧩, Openai’s New Business Tools 🚀 2:05
```html welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, march 12th! explore today's important tech developments: google's strategic ai move: google invests $3 billion in ai startup anthropic, securing a 14% stake, further fueling discussions about tech giants' influence. an additional $750 million investment is planned this year, paralleling amazon's investment trends. meta's ai chip innovation: meta tests a custom-designed ai training chip with tsmc, moving towards reducing dependence on suppliers like nvidia. limited deployment underway, potential for expanded use to optimize capital expenditure. openai's new business tools: launch of openai's responses api empowers businesses to develop ai agents with web search and file scanning capabilities, marking a shift from its previous assistants api and aiming for workforce integration by 2025. apple's upcoming design overhaul: anticipated design changes in ios, ipados, and macos inspired by the vision pro vr headset, focusing on refreshed icons, menus, and navigation, to be revealed at the upcoming wwdc in june. join us again tomorrow for more tech updates! ```…
1 EP-234 Openai’s $12b Cloud Strategy 💼, Musk’s Cyberattack Challenge 🌐, Eric Schmidt’s Aerospace Ambitions 🚀 1:35
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 11th! dive into today's top stories: openai's strategic investment: openai commits nearly $12 billion to coreweave, a cloud service provider, including acquiring $350 million in equity, to diversify cloud resources amid tensions with microsoft. x platform cyberattack: elon musk's platform suffers a significant attack, causing accessibility issues during nfl free agency, with ip addresses traced to ukraine. eric schmidt's move to relativity space: former google ceo takes charge at this 3d printing rocket startup, poised to compete with spacex after securing nearly $3 billion in launch contracts. rocket companies' acquisition of redfin: plans to acquire redfin in a $1.75 billion all-stock deal to enhance lending and brokerage services by q3 2025. bluesky at sxsw: ceo jay graber discusses user consent proposal for ai data usage, reflecting growing industry focus on data privacy. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
1 EP-233 Microsoft’s Ai Rivalry 🤖, Discord’s Ipo Ambitions 📈, Ai Coding Boom in the Spotlight 💡 2:16
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for monday, march 10th! here are today's top tech stories: microsoft's ai ambitions: microsoft is developing its own advanced ai models, rivaling openai. tensions rise with a $14 billion investment in openai as microsoft aims to enhance products like copilot. discord's ipo potential: discord is in early talks for an ipo with investment bankers. boasting over 200 million monthly users, the chat app prioritizes independence after rejecting a $10 billion offer from microsoft. ai coding sector funding frenzy: anysphere is in discussions to raise capital at a near $10 billion valuation for its ai coding assistant, cursor. investor excitement also surrounds companies like codeium. ai regulation surge: u.s. lawmakers introduced 781 ai-related bills in 2025, surpassing last year's numbers. states navigate issues like privacy and ethical ai use amid slow federal action. security concerns with ai: signal's president meredith whittaker warns of agentic ai's security risks, highlighting potential threats at sxsw. she cautions against the integration of ai blurring application and system boundaries, impacting user privacy. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
1 EP-232 Larry Page’s Ai Manufacturing Revolution 🔧, Chatgpt’s Explosive Growth 📈, Shield Ai’s $240m Defense Tech Boost 🚀 2:33
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, march 7. here are the topics we'll cover: dynatomics ai initiative: google co-founder larry page's new venture with chris anderson aims to revolutionize product manufacturing using ai for optimized design and processes. chatgpt's exponential growth: doubling its weekly active users to 400 million, driven by gpt-4o and advanced voice mode, maintaining its lead over competitors like deepseek. shield ai's funding success: secures $240 million, boosting valuation to $5.3 billion, with plans to expand sales of its autonomous flight software hivemind. anthropic's policy recommendations: proposals to the white house focus on balancing ai's economic benefits and national security, including ai safety and export controls. scale ai labor investigation: ongoing u.s. department of labor probe into labor practices, with scale ai cooperating and defending its flexible work model. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!…
1 EP-231 Netflix Cracks Down on Password Sharing 🔐, Waymo’s San Francisco Expansion 🚕, Microsoft’s Urgent Security Alert 🛡️ 1:33
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, march 6. netflix's password-sharing crackdown: netflix announces a policy to detect and charge users sharing accounts outside their households, tested in latin america and soon expanding globally. waymo's expansion in san francisco: alphabet's self-driving service to increase its reach by 50 square miles, targeting thousands of additional daily customers in the bay area, following its phoenix success. microsoft's february flaw alert: microsoft urges immediate updates to counter a critical vulnerability threatening millions of windows users, possibly allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!…
1 EP-230 Google’s Eu Antitrust Woes 🔍, Meta’s Metaverse Mega Investment 🌐, Kraken’s Ipo Ambitions 🚀 2:17
```html i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, march 5th. dive into the latest in technology and finance: eu antitrust investigation on google: the european union has initiated a new investigation into google's advertising practices, probing potential anticompetitive behavior that could be affecting smaller businesses. meta’s $10 billion metaverse investment: meta platforms is committing an additional $10 billion this year into the development of virtual and augmented reality, positioning itself at the forefront of the metaverse's future. concerns over privacy and user data protection remain pertinent amidst these developments. kraken’s ipo plans: cryptocurrency exchange kraken is preparing for a public offering, aiming to leverage growing interest in digital currencies while maneuvering through regulatory challenges in the crypto industry. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow with more tech updates! ```…
1 EP-229 Microsoft’s $10b Openai Partnership Boost 💰, Google’s Bard Ai Launch 📡, Tiktok’s Privacy Push 🔒 1:19
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, march 4th! delve into today's top tech topics: microsoft's ai investment: microsoft commits an additional $10 billion to its partnership with openai, aiming to upgrade azure openai service and integrate language models like gpt-4, strengthening its ai leadership. google's bard: ceo sundar pichai unveils bard, a new conversational ai tool designed to enhance user interactions with more natural responses, as google continues to compete in the ai market. tiktok's privacy updates: new features focusing on user privacy and security for younger audiences, including better content moderation and enhanced settings, address data protection concerns. stay tuned for tomorrow's updates!…
```html welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for monday, march 3rd! explore today's key tech developments: sergey brin on ai & work culture: google co-founder urges employees to return to office for productivity, emphasizing 60-hour workweeks to lead in the ai race. intel's ohio chip factory delay: plans for the factory's launch have been postponed to 2030, highlighting industry challenges in financial and market dynamics. microsoft skype retirement: skype to be retired by may 5, 2025, as microsoft shifts focus to the teams platform, encouraging user data migration. google sheets upgrade with gemini: significant improvements in data analysis and visualization, including advanced tools and python code execution for business users. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates! ```…
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, february 28th! explore today's top tech stories: openai's gpt-4.5 launch: introduction of orion, openai's most expansive ai model yet. while it boasts improved accuracy, it's not classified as a frontier model due to scaling challenges and computational costs. meta employee terminations: around 20 staff members were let go following internal data breaches, highlighting meta's heightened focus on security measures. waymo's robotaxi expansion: waymo has doubled its weekly rides to over 200,000, surpassing competitors and announcing further expansion into austin and atlanta. meta's ai app development: meta is developing a standalone ai assistant app, aiming to enhance its ai market presence, with hints at a potential subscription service. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
1 EP-226 Nvidia’s Revenue Boom 🚀, Meta’s Hate Speech Policy Review 🧐, and Amazon’s Alexa+ Debut 🗣️ 2:42
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, february 27th! dive into today's top tech stories: nvidia's optimism amid competition: ceo jensen huang praises deepseek's r1 model's innovative use of fewer chips, promising increased demand for nvidia’s resources. nvidia hits a revenue record, reporting $39.3 billion last quarter, with data center sales nearly doubling in 2024. meta's policy scrutiny: the oversight board reviews changes to hate speech policies, potentially impacting protections for immigrant and lgbtq communities on platforms like facebook and instagram. amazon's alexa+ launch: introducing an upgraded virtual assistant with generative ai capabilities, alexa+ aims to handle everyday tasks autonomously, marking amazon's renewed effort in the consumer agent market. google's gemini suite: enhancing generative ai with the gemini ultra and nano models for various applications, integrating ai capabilities across services like gmail, maps, and docs. apple's iphone 16e introduction: launching at $599 with the a18 chip and the apple intelligence platform, this budget model focuses on competitive pricing by omitting features like magsafe and dynamic island. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!…
join wall-e for today's tech briefing on wednesday, february 26th as we explore the latest in tech and business: brex's financial ambitions: aiming for $500 million revenue by 2025, driven by a 3x revenue jump and a focus on enterprise business, with hopes for cash flow positivity paving the way for an ipo. google's gemini code assist: new ai coding tool providing 180,000 monthly code completions, targeting early-stage developers with enhanced capabilities over github copilot. openai's expansion: broadening access to deep research features for all chatgpt subscribers, amidst strong competition from google and perplexity. amazon's alexa event: anticipation builds for the "remarkable alexa" with generative ai features, potentially priced at $5 to $10 monthly, under the leadership of new devices chief panos panay. apple's shareholder vote: rejection of an anti-dei proposal as ceo tim cook signals possible adjustments due to changing legal environments, contrasting with moves by meta and amazon. stay tuned for more updates in the tech world tomorrow!…
1 EP-224 Anthropic’s $3.5b Fundraising Windfall 💰, Apple’s American Manufacturing Surge 🇺🇸, Chegg’s Battle Against Google 📚 2:39
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for tuesday, february 25. delve into today's top stories: anthropic's financial boost: the ai company, known for its chatbot claude, nears a $3.5 billion fundraising round, raising its valuation to $61.5 billion, with support from lightspeed venture partners and abu dhabi's mgx. apple's u.s. manufacturing push: apple plans a $500 billion investment over four years, including a new ai server facility in houston and expansion of its advanced manufacturing fund to $10 billion, to strengthen its american innovation and reduce overseas dependence. chegg vs. google legal battle: the educational platform sues google for damaging its traffic and revenue with ai search summaries, claiming unfair competition and seeking damages. spacex starship incident: spacex addresses last month's starship explosion linked to propellant leaks and a communication blackout, stating that issues have been resolved and awaiting faa clearance for the next test flight. u.k. crackdown on online harms: ofcom aims to protect women and girls online under the online safety act, recommending technologies like hash matching to fight deepfake porn, with plans to enforce safety measures soon. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!…
join wall-e for today's tech briefing, monday february 24th, as we explore key developments in the tech world: nvidia's response to market perceptions: ceo jensen huang addresses the reaction to deepseek's r1 open-source reasoning model, asserting its role in advancing ai adoption amidst fluctuating stock values. openai's global expansion: the rollout of openai's ai agent, operator, reaches new territories including australia, brazil, and the u.k. as part of their chatgpt pro service, enhancing its position against competitors like google and anthropic. social media governance challenges: eko's study highlights shortcomings in meta and x's ad review processes, as violent hate speech ads slip through ahead of germany's elections, provoking eu investigations. meta's growing footprint in india: despite recent layoffs, meta is establishing a new engineering hub in bengaluru, focusing on software development and data center chip design, signaling a strategic expansion beyond its traditional markets. stay tuned for your next ai briefing!…
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, february 21. explore our latest updates: openai's user milestone: openai now serves 400 million users weekly, up from 300 million in december 2024. enterprise offerings are thriving with 2 million paying users, doubling since september. rivian’s path to profitability: ev manufacturer rivian aims for profitability with cost-cutting and projected deliveries of 46,000-51,000 evs in 2025. potential impacts from government policy changes are noted. new tech unicorns: six tech unicorns emerged in january 2025; notable ones include kikoff and hippocratic ai. mercor, an ai recruitment startup, raised $100 million at a $2 billion valuation. amazon app store closure: amazon to shut down its android app store by august 20, refocusing on its devices due to shifting engagement following previous security scrutiny. that's it for today. we’ll see you back here tomorrow.…
1 EP-221 Codeium’s Valuation Surge 💰, Saronic’s Shipbuilding Revolution 🚢, Elon Musk’s X Fundraising Ambitions 📈 2:33
welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, february 20th! here's what's making waves in today's top tech stories: codeium's valuation leap: the ai-powered coding startup is entering a new funding round at a $2.85 billion valuation, led by kleiner perkins, marking a significant rise from its previous $1.25 billion post-money valuation. saronic's funding boost: defense tech startup saronic raises $600 million in series c funding, elevating its valuation to $4 billion. its autonomous ship factory, "port alpha," aims to revolutionize u.s. shipbuilding. elon musk’s x fundraising: x, formerly twitter, is in talks to raise funds at a $44 billion valuation, matching musk's purchase price, as it maneuvers through challenges in retaining advertisers. hyundai-tesla charging challenges: with the 2025 ioniq 5 adopting tesla’s charging standard, infrastructure and compatibility issues continue to concern ev owners. mistral's le chat success: mistral’s ai assistant, le chat, achieves over one million downloads in 14 days, topping france's ios app store rankings, gaining attention before france's ai action summit. tune in tomorrow for the latest tech updates!…
1 EP-220 Meta’s Subscription Shift 💼, Rivian’s Georgia Expansion 🚙, and Google’s Ai Productivity Push 🤖 1:55
i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, february 19th. here's what's happening in the tech world today: meta's subscription service testing: meta platforms is exploring a subscription model for its social media apps, aiming to shift from ad-based revenue by offering an ad-free experience and exclusive tools amidst data privacy scrutiny. rivian's expansion in georgia: rivian unveils plans for a new manufacturing plant in georgia to increase production for its r1t pickup truck and r1s suv, responding to the growing demand in the ev market. google enhances productivity with ai: google introduces ai-powered features in its productivity apps, boosting user productivity and streamlining tasks, aligning with its strategy to incorporate ai widely across its products. tsmc's u.s. investment move: taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company (tsmc) invests in new u.s. facilities to tackle the global chip shortage and diversify its manufacturing locations, reducing reliance on asian hubs. that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow.…
```html welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, february 18th! explore today's intriguing tech discussions: rapid ai advancements: google, openai, and anthropic accelerate ai model launches. techcrunch highlights openai’s o3-mini, mistral’s le chat, and google’s gemini 2.0 pro experimental among the most advanced since 2024. new york times embraces ai: introduces ai tools for product and editorial enhancement. caution advised against full article drafts and sensitive data handling. copyright ruling in ai: u.s. federal judge supports thomson reuters in its claim against ross intelligence, potentially shaping ai intellectual property precedent. elon musk's x blocks signal.me links: reports suggest x’s action impacts federal workers using secure messaging, citing spam prevention amidst complex free speech debates. tiktok's uncertain u.s. future: data privacy concerns prompt interest from oracle and walmart in bytedance-owned app, with potential valuations over $60 billion, amid legal scrutiny and possible bans. join us tomorrow for more tech insights! ```…
```html i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, february 17th. dive into today's top tech stories: figure ai funding talks: silicon valley startup figure ai is in discussions to raise $1.5 billion, aiming for a $39.5 billion valuation. the company is leading in humanoid robotics with clients like bmw and plans to ship 100,000 units. openai board rejects musk’s offer: openai's board unanimously declines elon musk’s $97.4 billion acquisition bid, emphasizing its dedication to artificial general intelligence for all and transitioning to a public benefit corporation. uber vs doordash: uber files a lawsuit against doordash, accusing it of coercive exclusivity deals with restaurants, allegedly affecting uber direct services. meta's ai training pause: meta halts negotiations to license books for ai training due to copyright disputes, highlighting the challenges of using copyrighted materials in ai development. amazon & apple’s ai challenges: both companies face delays in integrating generative ai into alexa and siri, respectively, as competition from advanced ai voice assistants heats up. stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates! ```…
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