Category: U.S.

Nov. 22, 2023 - OpenAI announced the reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO, concluding a tense five-day standoff with the board that had previously terminated him. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Technology U.S.

OpenAI resolves leadership crisis with Sam Altman’s return as CEO

  • Post Date 11/22/2023

In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI has announced that Sam Altman, co-founder of the artificial-intelligence startup, will be reinstated as chief executive, ending a [more…]

On Monday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella suggested he's open to Sam Altman returning to OpenAI, even though an earlier announcement stated Altman would join Microsoft. (Photo: Hayden Field | CNBC)
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Technology U.S.

Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to OpenAI amid leadership fiasco

  • Post Date 11/21/2023

In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella expressed openness to the possibility of Sam Altman rejoining OpenAI, despite an earlier announcement detailing [more…]

Nov. 20, 2023 - Sam Altman, the former CEO of OpenAI, is set to take on a leadership role in a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft, as announced by Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella. (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Technology U.S.

Microsoft gets former OpenAI’s Altman and Brockman to spearhead advanced A.I. research

  • Post Date 11/20/2023

In a surprising move, former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is set to join Microsoft, leading a new advanced artificial intelligence research team. Microsoft CEO Satya [more…]

Next year, Apple plans to bridge the green bubble-blue bubble divide in phone chats by adding support for the RCS standard, bringing iMessage-style features to Android users messaging with iPhones. (Photo: Android Central)
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Technology U.S.

Apple bridges texting divide, embracing Google’s RCS for improved messaging

  • Post Date 11/17/2023

In a surprising move, Apple announced plans to support the rich communications systems (RCS) protocol, signaling a potential end to the long-standing blue-bubble/green-bubble debate that [more…]

Nov. 16, 2023 - YouTube announced the launch of a cutting-edge tool driven by artificial intelligence, enabling users to capture audio utilizing the voices of contemporary music's most renowned artists. (Photo: Archyde)
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Technology U.S.

YouTube’s dream track, a harmonious blend of A.I. and musical creativity

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a groundbreaking move at the intersection of technology and music, YouTube has unveiled its latest tool, “Dream Track,” a revolutionary feature that allows users [more…]

Rapidus, the Japanese chipmaker, is set to establish a business base in Silicon Valley, paving the way for the mass production of state-of-the-art chips in 2024 through a strategic partnership with IBM. (Photo: EDN)
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Japan Technology U.S.

Rapidus expands into Silicon Valley, paving the way for next-gen chip production

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the United States and tap into the growing demand for cutting-edge semiconductor technology, Japanese chipmaker Rapidus [more…]

Nov. 16, 2023 - Alibaba unexpectedly abandoned its plan to spin off its cloud unit. The Chinese company attributed this surprising reversal to heightened U.S. controls on chip technology. (Photo: PYMNTS)
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China Technology U.S.

Alibaba’s cloud unit makes a U-turn as stormy waters in the face of U.S. chip controls

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a surprising turn of events, Alibaba Group Holding has announced its decision to reverse plans for a full spinoff of its Cloud Intelligence Group. [more…]

Microsoft unveils Azure Maia 100 and Azure Cobalt 100, a game-changer in cloud computing and AI. (Photo: Microsoft)
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Technology U.S.

Microsoft takes a leap into custom silicon for cloud infrastructure with Azure Maia 100 and Cobalt 100 chips, prioritizing AI innovation

  • Post Date 11/15/2023

In a groundbreaking move at its annual developer conference, Ignite, Microsoft took the tech world by storm by revealing its highly-anticipated custom cloud computing chip, [more…]