Monthly Archives: July 2025

iMerit believes better-quality data, not more data, is the future of AI

iMerit is making its Scholars program widely available. It’s a team of experts to fine-tune generative AI models for enterprise applications and, increasingly, foundational models.

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Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X

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Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot denies that it praised Hitler and made antisemitic comments

The backlash against the AI chatbot built by Tesla CEO Musk has escalated since the posts were made Tuesday, with the ADL condemning the “extremist” comments.

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Samsung launches three new foldable smartphones as it fends off Chinese rivals

Samsung on Wednesday launched three new folding smartphones in total, including two thinner top-end devices and a cheaper version of its flip phone.

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X Chief Linda Yaccarino Says She Is Leaving the Social Media Platform

Linda Yaccarino, whom Elon Musk hired to run X in 2023, grappled with the challenges the company faced after Mr. Musk took over.

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How Crypto Lobbying Won Over Trump

The industry’s courtship of Donald J. Trump resulted in one of the great lobbying free-for-alls in recent Washington history.

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Nvidia becomes world’s first $4tn company

Shares in the chip-maker have surged in value as investment in AI continues to gather pace.

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Yplasma zaps the air to cool chips for data centers

Yplasma recently raised $2.5 million to refine its plasma actuators, which can modify the flow of air.

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Learn how to avoid the pitfalls that stall startup fundraising at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15

There’s no shortage of capital out there, but there’s even less room for error. Join a powerhouse panel at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 in Boston for “Fundraising Mistakes That Will Kill Your Round, and How to Avoid Them.” … Continue reading

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Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, first company to do so

Nvidia topped a $4 trillion market cap for the first time as investors scooped stock in the tech giant building the hardware for the generative AI boom.

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