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21 Jun 2025

Controversial AI Startup Cluely Raises $15M from Andreessen Horowitz, Sparking Debate on Ethics and Marketing in Tech

Cluely, an AI startup with the slogan "cheat on everything," secures $15M in funding from Andreessen Horowitz. The company's provocative marketing and controversial product raise questions about ethics in AI and startup culture.

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Applebee's and IHOP Embrace AI for Personalized Dining Experience and Operational Efficiency

Dine Brands, the parent company of Applebee's and IHOP, plans to implement AI-powered technologies to enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency, and boost sales through personalized recommendations and promotions.

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Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab Secures Record-Breaking $2B Seed Funding at $10B Valuation

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's new AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, has raised $2 billion in seed funding at a $10 billion valuation, marking one of the largest seed rounds in Silicon Valley history.

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Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in Austin: Promises and Challenges

Tesla has begun its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking a significant milestone in autonomous vehicle technology. The launch brings both excitement and scrutiny as the company navigates technical, regulatory, and safety challenges.

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Apple Considers Acquiring AI Startup Perplexity in Bid to Boost AI Capabilities

Apple executives are reportedly considering the acquisition of AI startup Perplexity, valued at $14 billion, to enhance their AI capabilities and potentially develop an AI-powered search engine.

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Mississippi Partners with Nvidia to Boost AI Education and Workforce Development

Mississippi has signed a memorandum of understanding with tech giant Nvidia to expand AI training and research across the state's educational institutions, aiming to prepare 10,000 Mississippians for AI-driven careers.

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Apple Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Delayed AI-Powered Siri Features

Apple is being sued by shareholders in a class-action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about the readiness of AI-based upgrades to Siri, leading to significant stock price drops and iPhone sales decline.

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Meta's AI Ambitions: Failed Perplexity AI Acquisition Talks Precede Scale AI Investment

Meta Platforms explored acquiring Perplexity AI before investing in Scale AI, highlighting the company's aggressive AI strategy amid fierce competition in the tech industry.

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AI in Health Insurance: Algorithms Deciding Patient Care and Coverage

Health insurance companies are increasingly using AI algorithms to determine coverage and care decisions, raising concerns about patient care quality, fairness, and regulation.

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Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service in Austin, Sparking Optimism Among Analysts and Investors

Tesla unveils its highly anticipated robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, garnering positive reviews and boosting investor confidence. Analysts predict significant market growth potential for the company's autonomous driving technology.

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20 Jun 2025

Uber Expands AI Solutions Business, Offering Global Data Services and New AI Foundry

Uber Technologies is expanding its AI data services business, Uber AI Solutions, to support AI labs and enterprises worldwide. The company is launching new offerings including customized data solutions, global digital task networks, and a new AI foundry for training large models.

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Accenture Unveils AI-Focused Revamp Amid Bookings Decline and Strong Revenue

Accenture reports a drop in quarterly bookings but beats revenue expectations, announces organizational restructuring with a focus on AI consulting services, and raises its annual forecast.

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Turkish Antitrust Authority Launches Probe into Google's AI-Powered Ad Tool PMAX

Turkey's competition watchdog initiates an investigation into Google's Performance Max (PMAX), an AI-driven advertising tool, over potential antitrust violations and unfair practices.

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SK Group and Amazon Web Services to Invest $5 Billion in South Korea's Largest AI Data Centre

South Korea's SK Group and Amazon Web Services announce a joint investment of $5.11 billion to build the country's largest AI data centre in Ulsan, set to be operational by 2029 with plans for future expansion.

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Nvidia and Foxconn in Talks to Deploy Humanoid Robots for AI Server Production

Nvidia and Foxconn are discussing the deployment of humanoid robots at a new Foxconn factory in Houston to produce Nvidia's GB300 AI servers, potentially marking a significant milestone in manufacturing automation.

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