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Tech M&A has been thwarted by regulators, but dealmakers skeptical that election will change much

With regulators making it hard for large tech companies to do significant deals, M&A transaction volume in the industry continues to drop.

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Amazon is using generative AI to drive more same-day shipping using smarter robots and better routes

Amazon is delivering more Prime items the same or next day with generative AI improvements in robots, routes and predictive inventory.

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British e-commerce firm THG to spin off technology platform Ingenuity

THG said it is “actively undertaking detailed work to review potential structures to facilitate the demerger of THG Ingenuity.”

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Big AI models will be commoditized — the value will come from the applications, Infosys chair says

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys, said there are going to many different large language models around the world.

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China seeks a homegrown alternative to Nvidia — these are some of the companies to watch

Some of China’s giants inclduing Huawei, Alibaba and Baidu are among those trying to create alternative semiconductor tech to Nvidia.

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OpenAI announces new independent board oversight committee focused on safety

OpenAI said its Safety and Security Committee will become an independent board oversight committee.

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Biden administration awards Intel up to $3 billion under the Chips Act

The Biden-Harris Administration awarded Intel up to an additional $3 billion under the CHIPS Act, announced in a press release on Monday.

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Intel stock jumps on plan to turn foundry business into subsidiary and allow for outside funding

Intel said it’s turning its foundry business into an independent unit with its own board and the potential to raise outside capital.

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Crypto spending on 2024 election hits $190 million, led by Winklevoss twins

Crypto individuals and corporations have given more than $190 million to a mix of candidates and PACs this election cycle.

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Larry Ellison becomes world’s second-richest man, dethroning Jeff Bezos as Oracle stock surges

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison is now the second-richest person in the world, with a net worth of $209 billion.

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