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Mar 20, 2025 • 6min

Apple’s reported AI leadership shakeup and Softbank’s bet on AI infrastructure 3/20/25

Apple’s reported shakeup among its AI leadership has intensified the spotlight on the ongoing AI talent wars among mega-cap tech companies. And Softbank’s acquisition of Ampere deepens CEO Masayoshi Son’s bet on data centers. It’s a strategic move in one of the hottest battlegrounds in tech: AI infrastructure. 
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Mar 19, 2025 • 6min

Nvidia's Roadmap to Physical AI 3/19/25

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled his vision and roadmap to physical AI at the company's GTC event... Describing the robots, self-driving cars, and workplace automation that he suggests might enter our lives sooner than we think. But it's a cut-throat race against China, which has already seen companies release commercialized robots that are more affordable and accessible.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 7min

Google secures $32 billion deal for cybersecurity startup Wiz 3/18/25

Google parent Alphabet is sealing a $32 billion deal to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz.  We dig into the acquisition, which is Alphabet’s largest, and look at why the company is willing to pay a premium— nearly $10 billion more than last summer’s failed bid – to bolster its security technology in the face of advancing AI and cybersecurity threats
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Mar 17, 2025 • 5min

Google expands access to AI image generator 3/17/25

Google is now expanding access to its powerful AI image generation model. We look at the buzz, and dig into new developments that show AI giants are moving to practicality over power. 
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Mar 14, 2025 • 9min

OpenAI calls for U.S. DeepSeek ban, Plus Silicon Valley’s startup showcase 03/14/25

Open AI is calling on the Trump White House to ban DeepSeek and other ‘PRC-Produced’ AI models. We look at how the Trump administration’s big tech policy could shape the future of American AI. Plus, a look inside Y Combinator’s newest batch of startups.  
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Mar 13, 2025 • 6min

Apple’s AI Stumbles weigh on shares 3/13/25

Alibaba rolling out an updated version of its AI assistant that could be a boon to Apple’s China business if it rolls out on iPhones later this year. We look at the growing concern over Apple’s stumbles in bringing AI to iPhones. 
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Mar 12, 2025 • 6min

Google’s “Gemma 3” rollout, Plus FTC delays Amazon trial 3/12/25

Google is rolling out its latest open-source model Gemma 3, capable of running on just a single GPU. We dig into the efficiency gains mean for the shifting AI trade. Plus the FTC is asking a federal judge to delay a September trial against Amazon, citing budgeting and staffing shortalls. 
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Mar 11, 2025 • 5min

Waymo expands into Silicon Valley, Plus OpenAI’s AI agent toolkit 3/11/25

Waymo is coming back to where it all began with a new expansion into Silicon Valley. We look at how the self-driving darling may be overlooked in Google’s valuation. Plus, we look at OpenAI’s new toolkit for developing AI agents. 
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Mar 10, 2025 • 6min

Manus: Overhyped or China’s second DeepSeek moment? 3/10/25

A Chinese startup unveiling a new AI Agent dubbed ‘Manus’ that some are hailing as the country’s next DeepSeek moment. We look into the hype and what it could mean for U.S. tech names already hammered by Monday’s selloff.  
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Mar 7, 2025 • 7min

Google unveils 'AI mode' in search 3/7/25

Google unveiling an upgrade to its Gemini-powered AI overviews, including a new feature promising to help users dig deeper in search. We look at what “AI mode’ signals about the efforts to monetize AI search. 

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