xAI, Elon Musk’s AI Venture, Secures $6 Billion in Funding from Top Investors
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI has secured $6 billion from prominent investors including BlackRock, Nvidia Corp., and AMD.
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US Labels Tencent and CATL as Chinese Military-Linked Firms
The U.S. has updated its list of Chinese companies alleged to have ties with the country's military, adding prominent names such as Tencent.
Thousands of Iconic Works Enter U.S. Public Domain, Including Hemingway, Tintin, and Popeye
As these iconic works enter the public domain. Now free for anyone to copy, share, reproduce, or adapt without needing to obtain permission or pay royalties.
US Army Veteran Suspected in Deadly Tesla Cybertruck Blast Outside Trump Hotel
37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger, a US Army veteran, has been named as the suspect behind the explosion of Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
US Man Claims Indian Executive Replaced Founders, Filled Top Roles with Fellow Nationals After Taking Over
A recent social media post by a US attorney has ignited a fiery discussion about Indian immigrants in the US tech industry.
Two Tencent Directors Take Exit from Epic Games Board amid Antitrust Investigation
Following a US antitrust investigation, two directors of Epic Games (U.S.) have been removed by Tencent Holdings (China) which owns a minority stake in Epic Games.
Oman Investment Authority Invests in Elon Musk’s xAI Artificial Intelligence Venture
On Wednesday, the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) acquired a stake in xAI, a prominent US-based artificial intelligence firm owned by Elon Musk.
India Probes Musk’s Starlink Over $4.2 Bn Meth Smuggling Incident
Indian authorities have issued a legal demand to Elon Musk's Starlink, seeking information on the purchaser of a satellite internet device linked to a massive methamphetamine smuggling operation.
Ubisoft Buyout Talks Stall Over Dispute Between Tencent and Guillemot Brothers
The deal would make Ubisoft private, but negotiations have hit a snag. Guillemot Brothers Ltd and Tencent disagree on control of the business post-buyout.
Space Tech startup Pixxel Raises Fresh $24 Mn in Ongoing Series-B Funding Round
Pixxel, a US-India-based space tech firm, has secured an additional $24 million in its ongoing Series B funding round.
Microsoft Hit with UK Lawsuit Over Cloud Computing Licence Practices
Microsoft is facing legal action in the UK over allegations that it is overcharging thousands of businesses for Windows Server software licenses.
Canada Joins Global Crackdown, Sues Google for Anti-Competitive Behavior
Competition Bureau Canada has filed a lawsuit against Google - alleging that the tech giant has exploited its market dominance and employed anti-competitive tactics.