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02 Apr 2025

East Asia Challenges Silicon Valley with Old-School Innovation Tactics

East Asian tech hubs are adopting the aggressive innovation strategies that once defined Silicon Valley, while the latter has become more corporate and defensive.

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Meta's AI Research Chief Joelle Pineau Announces Departure Amid Intense AI Competition

Joelle Pineau, Meta's VP of AI research, plans to leave the company in May after eight years, creating a high-level vacancy as Meta ramps up its AI investments and competes aggressively in the AI space.

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Qualcomm Acquires MovianAI: A Strategic Move to Boost AI Capabilities

Qualcomm has acquired MovianAI, the generative AI division of Vietnamese startup VinAI, to enhance its AI research and development capabilities. This move signifies Qualcomm's commitment to advancing AI innovation across various industries.

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Tech Mahindra and CrateDB Partner to Revolutionize Automotive and Manufacturing with Agentic AI Solutions

Tech Mahindra and CrateDB announce a strategic partnership at Hannover Messe 2025 to deliver advanced agentic AI solutions for the automotive, manufacturing, and smart factory sectors, leveraging real-time data analytics to drive innovation and efficiency at scale.

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RoboSense's 2024 Annual Results: Leading LiDAR Market and Advancing AI Robotics

RoboSense, a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, reports strong growth in 2024 with increased revenue, improved profitability, and significant advancements in LiDAR technology and AI robotics.

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Samsung Unveils AI-Powered Home Appliances, Revolutionizing Household Chores

Samsung Electronics introduces a range of AI-enabled home appliances, including smart washers, dryers, and refrigerators, aimed at simplifying household tasks and enhancing user experience.

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Meta's Alleged Use of Pirated Books for AI Training Sparks Legal Debate on Fair Use

Meta faces legal challenges for allegedly using pirated books to train AI, raising questions about copyright infringement and fair use in the AI industry. The case highlights growing tensions between tech companies and content creators.

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Transcard Revolutionizes B2B Payments with Agentic AI Integration

Transcard unveils agentic AI capabilities in its SMART Exchange solution, streamlining B2B payments and vendor management processes. The update promises to automate onboarding, enhance user experience, and optimize cash flow for businesses.

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01 Apr 2025

Arm and Qualcomm Eye Alphawave Acquisition for AI Chip Technology

SoftBank-owned Arm and rival Qualcomm have shown interest in acquiring UK-based Alphawave for its crucial SerDes technology, sparking a potential bidding war in the AI chip market.

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Wendor Secures $2.5 Million Investment to Advance AI-Powered Vending Technology

Wendor, an Indian AI-driven vending solutions provider, has raised $2.5 million from Elanpro to enhance its technology, expand operations, and enter global markets. The investment aims to boost AI capabilities in vending machines and strengthen Wendor's market presence.

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Japan's Rapidus Begins Test Production of Advanced AI Chips, Aiming to Rival Global Leaders

Japan's state-backed chip venture Rapidus has started test production of next-generation 2-nanometer chips, marking a significant step in the country's ambitious plan to regain its position in the global semiconductor industry and produce advanced AI components.

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TCS Becomes Official AI & Technology Partner for Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been appointed as the Official AI & Technology Partner for the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris, aiming to enhance the race experience through AI and digital innovations.

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SoftBank Seeks $16.5 Billion Loan for Massive AI Investments, Including Potential OpenAI Funding

SoftBank is pursuing a record $16.5 billion loan to finance AI projects in the US, including a possible lead role in OpenAI's $40 billion funding round. This move aligns with SoftBank's ambitious plans for AI infrastructure development and investments.

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DeepMind Tightens Research Publication Policies to Maintain Competitive Edge in AI

Google's AI research arm, DeepMind, has implemented stricter controls on releasing research papers, marking a shift from open research to a more commercially-focused approach in the competitive AI landscape.

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Accenture and Schaeffler Revolutionize Industrial Automation with AI-Powered Humanoid Robots

Accenture and Schaeffler AG are collaborating to advance industrial automation using physical AI, robotics, and cutting-edge technologies from NVIDIA and Microsoft. The partnership aims to optimize various work scenarios and enhance operational efficiency in manufacturing.

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