Millions of federal government employees in the U.S. are set to receive Microsoft’s Copilot AI services at no cost, thanks to a partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). This initiative is projected to save taxpayers an impressive $3.1 billion in its first year and aims to enhance government operations by providing advanced AI […]
LayerX, a Japanese AI SaaS startup, has successfully raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by Technology Cross Ventures (TCV). This marks TCV’s first venture into Japanese startups. While the company opted not to disclose its valuation, they indicated that both the valuation and funding amount are among the largest for a […]
The landscape of marketing is undergoing a significant transformation, largely driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Currently, 92% of marketing professionals are utilizing AI in their daily operations. A recent study conducted by SAP Emarsys, which surveyed over 10,000 consumers and 1,250 marketers, indicates that while businesses benefit from AI, consumer trust is […]
Nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue was generated from just two unidentified customers, referred to in reports as “Customer A” and “Customer B”, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nvidia reported record revenue of $46.7 billion for the quarter that ended on July 27, marking a remarkable 56% year-over-year […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to take place from October 27 to 29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI) thanks to the support from JetBrains and Greenfield. The event promises two key sessions dedicated to AI advancements. Monday, October 27 — Builders Stage 1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. […]
In a recent roundtable at Google’s Singapore office, Mark Johnston, the Director of Google Cloud’s Office of the CISO for Asia Pacific, addressed a pressing issue in cybersecurity: despite decades of advancements, defenders are still facing significant challenges in protecting their systems. Johnston disclosed that in a staggering 69% of cases in Japan and Asia […]
Nvidia has reported impressive sales figures, highlighting its continued dominance in the AI sector. For the second quarter, the company achieved $46.7 billion in revenue, representing a remarkable 56% increase year-over-year. This growth was primarily driven by its data center business, which also saw a 56% increase, fueled by high demand for its cutting-edge GPUs. […]
Protesters took over Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond on August 26, 2025, as part of a demonstration against the company’s cloud contracts with Israel. During the protest, members of the group "No Azure for Apartheid" gained access to president Brad Smith’s office, prompting a temporary lockdown of the building. The activists streamed their sit-in on Twitch […]
When AI data centers face the challenge of running out of space, they confront a significant dilemma: either invest in expanding existing facilities or devise methods to integrate multiple locations seamlessly. NVIDIA has stepped up to this challenge with its latest innovation, Spectrum-XGS Ethernet, which is designed to interconnect AI data centers over long distances, […]
Elon Musk’s company, xAI, has recently made headlines by open-sourcing an earlier version of its AI model, Grok 2.5. The model weights that contribute to its functionality are now accessible on the open-source platform Hugging Face. Musk announced this development on his social media account, stating that Grok 3 will also be made available for […]