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.
North America
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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.
Decoding AI Success: Yann LeCun Insists on PhD for Indian Startups
Yann LeCun stresses that aspiring AI entrepreneurs in India should prioritize pursuing advanced academic degrees - PhD or Master's in fields like artificial intelligence.
Bryan Johnson Announces India Trip, Names Poonam Pandey as Sole Believer in His “Don’t Die” Initiative
Bryan Johnson, American tech entrepreneur, and venture capitalist, has finalized his trip to India, scheduled for December, after initially hinting at a visit in October. Johnson announced on X that…
Meta Appoints Salesforce AI Lead to Helm New Business AI Initiative
Meta hires Clara Shih, former CEO of Salesforce AI, to head a new team responsible for building artificial intelligence tools tailored for businesses.
