Amazon has dedicated a team to training the ambitious AI model codenamed “Olympus” -sources

Nov 7 (Reuters) – (This story has been refiled to explain AGI in paragraph 5) Amazon ( AMZN.O ) is investing millions of dollars to train a large-scale language model (LLM) in the hope it can compete with top models from OpenAI and Alphabet ( GOOGL.O ), two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. …

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From AI to Hybrid Power: The Next 10 Startups at Intel’s European Deep Tech Accelerator

Intel Ignite, Intel’s deep technology accelerator for early-stage startups, has launched its sixth cohort in Europe. Starting November 6, 10 startups will participate in a 12-week program in Munich. As part of the initiative, selected companies will receive customized support on their growth journey, including mentorship, access to industry players and investors, and the opportunity …

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Apple tells investors that iPhone sales are strong in China as the threat from Huawei looms

Apple tells investors that iPhone sales are strong in China as the threat from Huawei looms

A woman looks at the new iPhone 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 60 Pro as Apple’s new iPhone 15 officially goes on sale on September 22, 2023 at the Apple Store in Shanghai, China. Nov 2 (Reuters) – Apple ( AAPL.O ) said on Thursday that demand for its iPhones was strong in China, …

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Actors, Hollywood studios are still at loggerheads over artificial intelligence and other issues, the union says

Actors, Hollywood studios are still at loggerheads over artificial intelligence and other issues, the union says

Members of SAG-AFTRA walk in a picket line outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 20, 2023, during the 100th day of their ongoing strike. Reuters/Mario Anzuoni/File photo rights granted LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Negotiators for Hollywood actors and major studios will address concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and other issues …

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Differences between Apple’s thinking about the cost and deployment of AI compared to the big tech competitors

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Apple’s new Vision Pro virtual reality headset will be shown at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, on June 5, 2023. Josh Adelson AFP | Getty Images Since 2015, Apple has acquired more than two dozen AI companies. They are hardly household names, including Emotient, Laserlike, Drive.ai, AI.Music …

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Pioneering Oracle Cloud Computing Infrastructure to Boost Rwanda’s Tech Goals – Tech in Africa

Pioneering Oracle Cloud Computing Infrastructure to Boost Rwanda's Tech Goals - Tech in Africa

Oracle plans to build cloud computing infrastructure in Rwanda by June 2024, accelerating the country’s aspirations to become a regional technology hub. Cloud computing, the provision of services such as data storage, servers, and software over the Internet, enables rapid scalability, flexibility, and innovation. In a recent podcast, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula …

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With Microsoft’s cloud boom, Google parent Alphabet’s cloud division is missing revenue estimates

A sign is pictured outside Google’s office near the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, United States, May 8, 2019. Reuters/Parsh Dave/Photo File Get license rights Oct 24 (Reuters) – Google parent Alphabet’s ( GOOGL.O ) cloud business hit its slowest pace in at least 11 quarters, sending the company’s shares down 5.7 percent after …

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Analysis: US chip restrictions give Huawei a chance to fill Nvidia’s gap in China

Analysis: US chip restrictions give Huawei a chance to fill Nvidia's gap in China

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Huawei Technologies is seen at its exhibition space during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 15, 2022. Reuters/Benoit Tessier/File Photo/File Photo Acquire License Rights HONG KONG, Oct 20 (Reuters) – U.S. moves to limit exports of …

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