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18 Jul 2025

AMD Unveils Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series: High-Performance CPUs with AI Capabilities

AMD launches its new Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-Series processors, featuring up to 96 cores and enhanced AI performance, targeting high-end workstations and AI deployments.

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Lovable: The AI Vibe Coding Startup Redefining Software Development

Swedish AI startup Lovable becomes a unicorn with a $200M Series A round, reaching $100M ARR in just 8 months after launch. The company's innovative "vibe coding" platform is revolutionizing software development for non-technical users.

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Uber's Ambitious Robotaxi Plan: 20,000 Lucid EVs with Nuro's AI Technology

Uber partners with Lucid and Nuro to deploy 20,000 autonomous electric vehicles over six years, starting in 2026. The deal involves significant investments and aims to revolutionize ride-hailing with AI-driven robotaxis.

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TSMC Reports Record Profit Amid Surging AI Chip Demand, Raises 2025 Outlook

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) posts record quarterly profit, driven by strong AI chip demand. The company raises its 2025 revenue growth forecast to 30%, signaling continued momentum in the AI sector.

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Slack Unveils AI-Powered Features to Enhance Workplace Productivity and Communication

Slack introduces a suite of AI-driven tools to improve search, summarization, and communication within its platform, aiming to streamline workplace collaboration and compete with other tech giants in the enterprise productivity space.

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Mistral's Le Chat Chatbot Unveils Major Upgrades to Rival Industry Giants

French AI startup Mistral introduces significant updates to its Le Chat chatbot, including deep research capabilities, multilingual support, and advanced image editing, positioning itself as a strong competitor to OpenAI and Google in the AI assistant market.

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Anthropic Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Copyright Infringement in AI Training

A federal judge has ruled that three authors can represent a nationwide class of writers in a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic for allegedly using pirated books to train its AI system, potentially exposing the company to billions in damages.

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AI Bubble Surpasses Dot-Com Era, Economists Warn of Potential Market Crash

Economists and analysts are drawing parallels between the current AI boom and the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, warning that the overvaluation of AI companies could lead to a significant market crash.

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$1 Billion Initiative Launched to Develop AI Tools for Frontline Workers

A coalition of major philanthropies, including the Gates Foundation and Ballmer Group, has committed $1 billion over 15 years to develop AI tools for public defenders, parole officers, and social workers through a new entity called NextLadder Ventures.

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Apple's iOS 26 and Google's Android 16: Diverging Paths in Smartphone Evolution

A comparison of the upcoming iOS 26 and Android 16 operating systems, highlighting their contrasting approaches to design and AI integration, and the potential impact on user experience.

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Wall Street Firms Eye Utility Acquisitions to Capitalize on AI-Driven Energy Demand

Major investment firms like BlackRock and Blackstone are moving to acquire U.S. utility companies, aiming to benefit from the increasing electricity demand driven by AI data centers. However, these deals face opposition from consumer groups and regulators over concerns about potential rate hikes and service reliability.

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AI Interviewers: The New Frontier in Job Recruitment

AI-powered interview bots are revolutionizing the hiring process, offering scalability and efficiency but raising concerns about the human touch in recruitment.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Hits Record-Low Price Amid Galaxy Watch 8 Launch

As Samsung unveils the Galaxy Watch 8, retailers slash prices on the Galaxy Watch 7, offering significant discounts and highlighting its AI-powered features.

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The Rise of AI Agents: Transforming Business Operations and Challenges in Implementation

AI agents are emerging as a transformative force in business, promising autonomous decision-making and task execution. However, their implementation faces challenges, including misapplication and unrealistic expectations.

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AI Data Centers' Surging Energy Demand Threatens to Inflate US Electricity Bills

The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is causing a significant increase in energy demand, potentially leading to higher electricity costs for all consumers, even if some planned facilities are never built.

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