Monthly Archives: June 2024

Google’s AI Overview Search Results Copied My Original Work

Google’s AI feature bumped my article down on the results page, but the new AI Overview at the top still referenced it. What gives?

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Why the EU’s Vice President Isn’t Worried About Moon-Landing Conspiracies on YouTube

During a tour of Silicon Valley, EU vice president Věra Jourová said she expects tech giants to prioritize stamping out content that could distort democracy.

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Australia drops case against Elon Musk’s social media platform X over church stabbing footage

Australia’s online safety regulator on Wednesday announced it had dropped its legal battle against Elon Musk’s X.

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SAP to acquire digital adoption platform WalkMe for $1.5B

Enterprise software giant SAP is acquiring “digital adoption” platform provider WalkMe in an all-cash transaction worth $1.5 billion. WalkMe’s Nasdaq closing price yesterday was $9.64, with SAP’s $14 offer representing a premium of 45%. Founded out of Israel in 2011, … Continue reading

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SoftBank shares jump up to 6.3% on report that Elliott Management’s pushing for $15 billion in buybacks

SoftBank shares hit a high of 9,572 Japanese yen on Wednesday, 6.32% higher than its Tuesday closing price of 9,003 yen, according to LSEG data.

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Intel wants to build ‘everybody’s AI chips,’ CEO says, as company plays catch-up with rivals

Intel wants to regain leadership in the chip industry after losing market share opportunities to rivals, its CEO said.

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Goldman-backed Starling says no plans to pursue EU bank license, expansion to come from software

Starling will pursue international expansion via its software business Engine rather than via banking licenses, incoming CEO Raman Bhatia said.

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Qualcomm-backed firm launches latest AI chips — posing a challenge to giants like Nvidia

Kneron, a Taiwanese firm also backed by iPhone assembler Foxconn, took the wraps off the KNEO 330, its second-generation “edge GPT” server.

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Australia drops case against X over stabbing videos

The case was seen as a test of Australia’s ability to enforce online safety rules on social media giants.

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Fintech firm Nium cuts valuation by 30% in new funding round, eyes 2025 IPO

Despite the lower valuation, Nium is confident it can go public in the next 18 months and is eyeing late 2025 for its stock market debut.

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