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AMD shares fall as forecast fails to impress despite strong AI growth

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

AMD shares are up about 20% so far in 2024, although rivals such as Nvidia and Broadcom have had much greater gains during the same period, driven by AI chips.

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Snap shares jump 10% on profit beat, stock buyback

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

Snap reported third-quarter results on Tuesday that beat on the top and bottom lines, but the company issued light fourth-quarter guidance.

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Reddit shares soar 22% on earnings beat and better-than-expected forecast

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

Reddit reported third-quarter results that exceeded analysts’ estimates and gave a forecast for the current period that was well ahead of estimates.

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OpenAI reportedly planning to build its first AI chip in 2026

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

OpenAI is reportedly working with TSMC and Broadcom to build an in-house AI chip — and beginning to use AMD chips alongside Nvidia’s to train its AI. Reuters reports that OpenAI has — at least for now — abandoned plans … Continue reading →

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Data (Use and Access) Bill: What Is It and How Does It Impact UK Businesses?

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

Find out what regulatory changes the U.K. government’s Data (Use and Access) bill has made and how your business can comply.

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Actor and director Olivia Wilde launches a VC firm

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

Actor and director Olivia Wilde, famous for in “Tron: Legacy” and “Don’t Worry Darling,” quietly launched venture firm Proximity Ventures late last year, according to Bloomberg. She launched the early- and growth-stage investment fund with Neil Sirni, formerly of Roc … Continue reading →

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Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly trying to raise billions more

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is in talks to raise new funding at a valuation around $40 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. xAI hopes to raise several billion dollars in the round, adding to the $6 billion in … Continue reading →

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Google’s AI Overviews Expands to More Than 100 Countries and Territories

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

The AI-generated search answers appear at the top of listings. However, the accuracy and usefulness of the AI answers have proven to be mixed.

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6 Contact Center Trends That Don’t Involve AI (+2 That Do)

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

Tired of the AI buzz? Discover the latest contact center trends that have nothing to do with artificial intelligence or machine learning.

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How a series of opsec failures led US authorities to the alleged developer of the Redline password-stealing malware

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Techme101

Prosecutors allege that Redline infected millions of computers around the world since 2020, including several hundred machines at the U.S. Dept. of Defense. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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