AI startup Hugging Face is shifting focus to open-source robotics led by former Tesla scientist
From SiliconANGLE: Artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face Inc. is launching a new open-source robotics project led by former Tesla scientist
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NVIDIA launches generative AI professional certification program to close skills gap
From NVIDIA: NVIDIA introduces a new professional certification in generative AI, aimed at closing the skills gap and empowering developers
NVIDIA and HP collaborate to accelerate data science and generative AI on workstations.
From Nvidia: HP AI Studio partners with NVIDIA to integrate CUDA-X data processing libraries, accelerating pandas software for data scientists
Mattel CEO believes Barbie's success can revitalize American Girl and Fisher-Price
From CNBC: Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz highlights Barbie’s success as a blueprint for the company’s revival, indicating a 44% share
Robinhood partners with LeBron James' agent to expand reach into sports and entertainment
From CNBC: Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent, partners with Robinhood to expand the financial services company’s reach into sports, entertainment,
ECB keeps rates steady, possible cut in June due to revised inflation outlook
From Morningstar: 1. The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep its key interest rates steady, but a possible rate
NVIDIA offers 24-hour access to GeForce NOW with new game additions and updates
From NVIDIA: Experience the ultimate in cloud gaming with Day Passes offering 24-hour access to GeForce NOW without a monthly
Cigna limits annual spending increase on weight loss and diabetes drugs
From CNBC: Cigna plans to expand coverage for weight loss drugs, like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, by limiting annual spending increases
United Airlines is expanding its international service to Morocco, Colombia, and China, catering to premium leisure travelers.
From CNBC: United Airlines is expanding its international service by offering flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, and Medellin, Colombia, along with
The New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft for using its articles to train AI
From Columbia Journalism Review.: The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that OpenAI used Times
Lithium stocks face uncertainty after price slump, but analyst bullish on certain companies.
From Morningstar: Lithium stocks face uncertainty in 2024 after a 2023 price slump due to oversupply. Analyst Seth Goldstein is
Nationwide to acquire Virgin Money, creating the second-largest provider of mortgages and savings in UK.
From Morningstar: Nationwide Building Society has preliminarily agreed to buy Virgin Money UK for £2.9 billion in a deal that
Elon Musk offers to drop lawsuit against OpenAI if they change name to 'Closed AI'.
From Hindustan Times: Elon Musk has offered to drop his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman if the company changes
Rogers introduces 5G Home Internet service with 500GB data limit and 100Mbps download speeds.
Rogers offers 5G Home Internet service for addresses within the coverage area, with a device that can also connect to
Microsoft AI engineer raises concerns about disturbing images produced by Copilot Designer's image generator
An AI engineer at Microsoft, Jones, has raised concerns about the OpenAI model that powers the Copilot Designer’s image generator.
OpenAI responds to Elon Musk lawsuit over for-profit changes, Musk approved; concerns over control
From IT World Canada: 1. OpenAI responds to Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging changes to a for-profit company. Documents indicate Musk
Elon Musk sues OpenAI for alleged AGI development, OpenAI releases private emails
From Daily Kos: AI in graphic illustration is helpful but requires postwork. AI is not self-aware; it compiles existing information
Biden aims to expand Medicare negotiations to lower drug prices, potentially impacting pharmaceutical profits.
From CNBC: President Joe Biden is pushing to expand Medicare negotiations to include at least 50 prescription drugs annually, up
Abercrombie & Fitch reports strong Q4 earnings, exceeding expectations with sales growth and profit
From NBCUniversal: Abercrombie & Fitch reported a surge in holiday-quarter sales, up 21%, and profit growth fueled by higher prices
Delta Air Lines has raised its checked bag fee by $5 to counter increasing industry costs.
From CNBC: Delta Air Lines has increased its checked bag fee by $5 for most domestic and short-haul international routes,
British government moving forward with British ISA plans, highlighting UK companies, experts caution limited benefits
From Morningstar: Today’s Budget statement revealed the government is moving forward with its British ISA plans. While the policy may
British ISA launched with £5,000 allowance to boost UK equities, mixed reviews.
From Morningstar: In the Spring Budget, the UK chancellor announced the launch of a British ISA, starting with an allowance
The British government cuts National Insurance rates, providing average annual savings of £900 and £650.
From Morningstar: The British government announced additional National Insurance cuts, reducing the rate for employees and self-employed workers from 10%
Elimination of 'non-dom' tax status causing debate in UK politics
From Morningstar: Jeremy Hunt has decided to eliminate the “non-dom” tax status in the latest Budget, creating commotion in British
NVIDIA launches RTX technologies and GeForce RTX GPU to accelerate AI computing
From Nvidia: NVIDIA has accelerated the shift to AI computing with the launch of RTX technologies and GeForce RTX GPU.