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Pentagon scrambles to block DeepSeek after employees connect to Chinese servers

The Pentagon is rushing to block DeepSeek on its network after some employees used the service, which stores data in China. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple tops 1 billion subscriptions, nearly $100 billion in services revenue in 2024

Apple’s iPhone sales may be down, but the company’s Services division, which includes the App Store, iCloud, Music, TV+, and other subscriptions, is still soaring. The Cupertino-based tech giant reported Thursday its Services business had an all-time revenue high of … Continue reading

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Google quietly announces its next flagship AI model

Google has quietly announced the launch of its next-gen flagship AI model, Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, in a changelog for the company’s Gemini chatbot app. The launch of Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental, the successor the Gemini 1.5 Pro model Google … Continue reading

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Intel won’t bring its Falcon Shores AI chip to market

Intel is effectively killing Falcon Shores, its next-generation GPU for high-performance computing and AI workloads. The move comes as Intel tries to correct course after a number of disappointing product launches and historic losses, while competitors like AMD and Nvidia … Continue reading

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OpenAI said to be in talks to raise $40B at a $340B valuation

OpenAI may have billions of dollars in the bank. But it’s gearing up to raise billions more, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. Per The WSJ, OpenAI is in talks to secure up to $40 billion in … Continue reading

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Controversial genetics testing startup Nucleus Genomics raises $14M Series A 

The company, founded by 25-year-old Kian Sadeghi, announced a $14 million Series A, bringing its total funding to about $32 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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a16z has venture scouts scattered across Europe

Despite news that Andreessen Horowitz closed its London crypto-focused office, the VC reportedly still has dozens of scouts in Europe looking for startups. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google issues ‘voluntary exit’ program for Android, Chrome, and Pixel employees

Google SVP Rick Osterloh issued an internal memo to the Pixel/Android/Chrome team Thursday, announcing a “voluntary exit program.” TechCrunch has confirmed the letter’s existence with the company, after it was first reported by 9 to 5 Google. In a statement … Continue reading

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Boom goes supersonic and Elon promises a self-driving service by summer

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company … Continue reading

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Amazon cuts jobs in Sustainability department

Amazon is eliminating roles in its Communications and Sustainability departments, per an internal memo seen by TechCrunch. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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