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China Urged to Abandon Nvidia GPUs for Independent AI Development

Wei Shaojun, a top Chinese semiconductor figure, calls for China and Asian countries to stop using Nvidia GPUs for AI, proposing the development of new AI-specific processors. This move aims to reduce dependence on U.S. technology and foster technological independence in AI development.

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CuspAI Secures $100M for Revolutionary AI-Powered Materials Discovery Platform

Cambridge-based CuspAI raises $100 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of its AI-driven materials discovery platform, promising to transform multiple industries with faster, more efficient material creation processes.

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Sam Altman's Sleepless Nights: The Weight of AI and Ethical Dilemmas

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals the personal toll of leading AI development, discussing ethical challenges, privacy concerns, and the future of AI in a candid interview with Tucker Carlson.

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Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance Faces Challenges in China Amid Push for Domestic Technology

Nvidia's AI chip business in China faces potential threats as Beijing pushes for homegrown AI technology. Meanwhile, the company sees significant growth opportunities if it can access the Chinese market with its latest chips.

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Apple's Siri Dilemma: OpenAI's ChatGPT Voice Emerges as Potential Replacement

As Apple's Siri lags behind in AI capabilities, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman expresses support for replacing Siri with ChatGPT Voice on iPhones. Apple explores partnerships to enhance Siri's conversational abilities.

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Ant Group Challenges Tesla with R1 Humanoid Robot, Powered by Advanced AI

Ant Group unveils R1, a humanoid robot with AI capabilities, positioning itself as a competitor to Tesla's Optimus. The robot demonstrates culinary skills and potential applications in healthcare and tourism.

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Reliance Industries Launches AI Subsidiary, Partners with Tech Giants

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has incorporated a new AI-focused subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence Limited, and announced partnerships with Google and Meta to drive its AI ambitions in India.

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Human Touch Triumphs: AI Salespeople Fall Short in Livestream Sales

A new study reveals that AI-powered 'digital streamers' significantly underperform human salespeople in livestream product promotions. The research highlights the continued importance of human interaction in e-commerce.

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AI Simulation Reveals Political Pressure's Impact on Federal Reserve Decision-Making

A study using AI-simulated Federal Reserve meetings shows that political pressure can polarize board members in their rate-setting deliberations. The research highlights the growing use of AI in central banking operations and analysis.

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Minute Media Acquires AI-Powered Video Editing Startup VideoVerse

Minute Media's acquisition of VideoVerse marks a significant move in sports media technology. The deal combines AI-powered video editing capabilities with a global sports publishing platform, aiming to revolutionize content creation and distribution in the industry.

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Perplexity AI Secures $200M Funding, Reaching $20B Valuation Amid Rapid Growth

AI-powered search startup Perplexity has reportedly raised $200 million in new funding, valuing the company at $20 billion. This comes shortly after previous funding rounds and an ambitious bid for Google's Chrome browser.

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OpenAI's $300 Billion Oracle Deal: A Landmark in AI Infrastructure

OpenAI signs a massive $300 billion contract with Oracle for cloud computing power, marking a significant shift in AI infrastructure and raising questions about the future of AI development and financing.

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10 Sept 2025

AI Coding Startup Replit Secures $250 Million, Triples Valuation to $3 Billion

Replit, an AI-powered software development platform, has raised $250 million in a Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to $3 billion. The company's innovative approach to AI-assisted coding has attracted major investors and led to significant revenue growth.

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US Data Center Construction Hits Record $40 Billion as AI Demand Surges

Construction spending on U.S. data centers reached an all-time high of $40 billion in June, driven by tech giants' investments in AI infrastructure. The surge reflects the growing demand for computing power in the AI era.

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Ex-Google X Trio Raises $5.7M for AI-Powered 'Second Brain' App TwinMind

TwinMind, founded by former Google X scientists, secures $5.7 million in seed funding to develop an AI app that acts as a virtual 'second brain'. The app captures ambient speech to create a personal knowledge graph, offering innovative features for note-taking and information management.

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