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10 Jul 2025

Microsoft's AI Potential Drives Upgrade and $600 Price Target from Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer upgrades Microsoft to outperform, citing undervalued AI potential and strong Azure growth. Analyst projects significant AI-driven revenue growth, reaching $276 billion by 2030.

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AI Platforms' Data Privacy Practices Ranked: Big Tech Falls Short in 2025 Report

A new report from Incogni evaluates the data privacy practices of leading AI platforms, revealing significant gaps in transparency and user protection across the industry. Le Chat, ChatGPT, and Grok top the list for privacy-friendly practices, while Meta AI, Gemini, and Copilot rank at the bottom.

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Gartner Predicts $20 Billion Earth Intelligence Boom by 2030, Driven by AI and Satellite Technology

Gartner forecasts a significant growth in Earth intelligence, projecting it to generate $20 billion in revenue for tech providers by 2030. This emerging field combines AI with Earth observation data to deliver industry-specific insights.

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Clarity AI Acquires ecolytiq to Enhance Sustainability Intelligence Platform

Clarity AI, a US-based AI-driven sustainability insights provider, has acquired Berlin-based fintech ecolytiq to expand its climate engagement offerings for global retail and commercial banking institutions.

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Nvidia Reaches Historic $4 Trillion Market Valuation, Driven by AI Boom

Nvidia becomes the first company to hit a $4 trillion market capitalization, fueled by the surging demand for AI technologies and its dominant position in the AI hardware market.

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Google Co-founder Sergey Brin Criticizes UN Report, Sparking Controversy Over Tech's Role in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Google co-founder Sergey Brin calls a UN report on tech companies' involvement with Israel "transparently antisemitic," igniting debate over AI's role in conflict zones and corporate responsibility.

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ChatGPT's Hallucination Leads to Unexpected Feature Development at Soundslice

Soundslice, a music learning platform, develops a new feature to import ASCII tablature after ChatGPT mistakenly told users the feature already existed, raising questions about AI's impact on product development.

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China's Ambitious AI Data Center Plans Raise Questions About Chip Acquisition

Chinese firms plan to build massive data centers housing over 115,000 high-end Nvidia AI chips, despite US export restrictions. The project's scale and China's ability to acquire these chips have sparked concerns and speculation.

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09 Jul 2025

Heavy AI Use in Workplace Linked to Burnout and Productivity Paradox, Study Finds

A new study by Upwork reveals that while AI boosts productivity, it also increases burnout and turnover among full-time employees. Freelancers, however, report more positive experiences with AI integration.

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Zoom Enhances AI Companion with Agentic Capabilities and Third-Party App Integration

Zoom has upgraded its AI Companion with agentic capabilities, allowing integration with 16 third-party apps and extending its functionality to other conferencing platforms, aiming to boost productivity and streamline workflows.

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AI-Driven Power Demand Surge Strains America's Largest Grid, Threatening Price Hikes and Blackouts

PJM Interconnection, America's largest power grid, faces a crisis as AI and data centers drive unprecedented electricity demand, leading to potential price hikes and supply shortages across 13 states.

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Arm's Data Center Dominance: 14-Fold Customer Surge Driven by AI Boom

Arm reports a significant increase in data center customers, growing from 5,000 to 70,000 since 2021, largely due to AI advancements and adoption by major tech companies.

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Global Shift: Investments in AI and Data Outpace Physical Assets, UN Report Reveals

A UN report highlights a significant shift in global investment trends, with intangible assets like AI and data surpassing physical asset investments, signaling a new era in economic growth and competition.

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Google Cloud Partners with UK Government to Modernize Public Sector Technology and Upskill Civil Servants

The UK government has signed a deal with Google Cloud to modernize legacy technology systems and train 100,000 civil servants in AI and emerging technologies by 2030, aiming to unlock £45 billion in efficiency savings.

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Super Micro Expands European Footprint to Meet Surging AI Infrastructure Demand

Super Micro Computer, Inc. plans to increase its investment in Europe, including ramping up manufacturing of AI servers, to capitalize on the growing demand for AI infrastructure in the region.

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