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09 Sept 2025

Apple's AI Struggles Cast Shadow Over iPhone 17 Launch

As Apple prepares to unveil the iPhone 17, concerns grow over the company's AI strategy and its ability to compete in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Critics point to Siri's shortcomings and Apple's delayed AI features as signs of falling behind competitors.

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Meta Whistleblowers Allege Suppression of Child Safety Research in VR

Four whistleblowers claim Meta suppressed research on children's safety in virtual reality, including incidents of sexual proposition and racial slurs. The company faces scrutiny from Congress and lawsuits over its handling of sensitive data and AI interactions with minors.

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Cognition AI Secures $400M Funding, Reaching $10.2B Valuation Amid AI Software Engineering Boom

Cognition AI, the startup behind AI coding agent Devin, has raised $400 million in a funding round led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. The company's valuation has soared to $10.2 billion, more than doubling since its last funding round earlier this year.

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Google's Contradictory Stance: Admitting 'Rapid Decline' of Open Web Amid AI Controversy

Google's recent court filing acknowledges the 'rapid decline' of the open web, contradicting earlier statements. This admission comes amidst ongoing antitrust cases and growing concerns about AI's impact on web traffic and content creation.

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Microsoft Continues Layoffs Amid AI Spending Boom: A Balancing Act in Tech

Microsoft's ongoing layoffs, now affecting 42 more employees in Redmond, highlight the company's strategic shift towards AI investment while trimming its workforce. This move reflects a broader trend in the tech industry of balancing efficiency with innovation.

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Nvidia vs. Broadcom: Complementary Strategies in the AI Chip Market

An analysis of the ongoing debate about Nvidia and Broadcom's positions in the AI chip market, highlighting their different strategies and the potential for both companies to thrive in an expanding AI infrastructure landscape.

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Former Glencore Recycling Head Launches Innovative Critical Minerals Processing Startup

Kunal Sinha, ex-head of Glencore's recycling division, has founded Valor, a U.S.-based startup aiming to revolutionize critical minerals processing with novel technology.

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ElevenLabs Doubles Valuation to $6.6 Billion, Offers Employee Stock Sale

ElevenLabs, an AI voice cloning startup, is allowing employees to sell shares at a $6.6 billion valuation, doubling its previous value. This move highlights the fierce competition for talent in the AI industry and the rapid growth of AI startups.

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BitMine Expands Ethereum Holdings to $9 Billion, Invests in AI-Linked Worldcoin Strategy

BitMine Immersion Technologies increases its Ethereum treasury to over 2 million ETH, valued at $9 billion, and makes a strategic $20 million investment in Eightco Holdings, which is pursuing a Worldcoin-centered digital assets strategy.

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Databricks Secures $1B Funding at $100B Valuation, Projecting $4B Annual Revenue Amid AI Surge

Databricks closes a $1 billion Series K funding round, reaching a $100 billion valuation. The company projects $4 billion in annual revenue, driven by strong demand for its AI products and services.

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d-Matrix Unveils JetStream: A Game-Changing AI Network Accelerator for Ultra-Low-Latency Inference

d-Matrix introduces JetStream, a custom network card designed for high-speed, ultra-low-latency AI inference in data centers, aiming to revolutionize rack-scale AI computing.

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Fermi, AI-Focused Data Center Builder, Files for US IPO Amid Market Enthusiasm

Fermi, a Texas-based company co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, has filed for an IPO on Nasdaq. The company plans to build the world's largest energy and data complex to meet AI's rising energy demands.

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Worldcoin Surges as Eightco Adopts $270M Treasury Strategy, Led by Tech Analyst Dan Ives

Eightco Holdings announces a $250 million private placement to implement a buying strategy around Worldcoin (WLD) as its main treasury asset. The move, led by newly appointed chairman Dan Ives, sparks significant price increases for both Eightco's stock and Worldcoin.

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AI-Enhanced 'Wizard of Oz' at Sphere Venue Sparks New Era of Immersive Cinema

The Sphere in Las Vegas is showcasing an AI-enhanced version of 'The Wizard of Oz', potentially grossing up to $1 billion. This success could lead to more classic films being reimagined for the immersive venue.

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Vodafone Tests AI-Generated Spokesperson in New Advertising Campaign

Vodafone, a major telecom company, is experimenting with an AI-generated spokesperson in its latest advertising campaign, sparking discussions about the future of influencer marketing and AI's role in advertising.

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