Monthly Archives: July 2025

As nations build ‘sovereign AI,’ open-source models and cloud computing can help, experts say

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Techme101

Panelists at CNBC’s East Tech West 2025 in Thailand discussed how emerging nations can begin to build their own “sovereign AI.”

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Senator Blackburn Pulls Support for AI Moratorium in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Amid Backlash

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Techme101

After critics called the bill a “get-out-jail-free-card” for Big Tech that could make it nearly impossible to rein in social media platforms, Senator Marsha Blackburn killed her own compromise.

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Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will lead to ‘fewer people doing some of the jobs’ that get automated

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Techme101

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that while the company continues to hire for AI, some jobs will require fewer employees because of automation.

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Sri Mandir keeps investors hooked as digital devotion grows

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Techme101

AppsForBharat, the Indian startup behind the Hindu devotional app Sri Mandir, has raised $20 million in a new round — just over nine months after securing $18 million — as the app continues to attract not only devotees but also … Continue reading →

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Legal software company Clio drops $1B on law data giant vLex

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Techme101

Clio, last valued at $3B, makes a bet on AI-powered legal data provider

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