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NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement
April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. utility NiSource said on Thursday it had signed a long-term energy supply agreement with a unit of Alphabet to support a large data center in northern Indiana.
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Alibaba moves onto Tencent’s turf with AI model for 3D video
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd launched a new AI model that can be used to develop games and generate videos simulating the real world, expanding its suite of products to challenge Tencent Holdings Ltd as it looks to monetize the technology.
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Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth
LOS ANGELES, April 16 (Reuters) - Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is quitting the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago.
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OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
April 16 - OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into the life sciences field.
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Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says
FLORENCE, Italy, April 16 (Reuters) - Kering aims to launch smart glasses under the Gucci brand in partnership with Google next year, CEO Luca de Meo told Reuters, becoming potentially the first major luxury brand to enter the AI-powered eyewear sector.
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Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs
April 16 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms said on Thursday it would increase the prices of its virtual reality headsets from April 19 in the United States due to rising costs of memory chips.
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Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system
April 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of England is testing the risks to the financial system caused by AI by conducting scenario analysis and simulations, the central bank said in a letter published by lawmakers on Thursday.
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Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave
April 16 (Reuters) - A day after footwear maker Allbirds rose 582% on its plan to "pivot its business to AI compute infrastructure," social media firm Myseum was up 146% early on Thursday, in the latest sign of an investor mania for artificial intelligence stocks.
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Starlink user growth accelerates as SpaceX eyes public market debut, report says
April 16 (Reuters) - Starlink, the satellite internet unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is seeing a surge in global user growth and app downloads, market research firm Apptopia said in a report, highlighting its role in supporting the parent's expected listing this summer.
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Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports
April 16 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google is negotiating an agreement with the Department of Defense that would allow the Pentagon to deploy its Gemini AI models in classified settings, the Information reported on Thursday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
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TPG to invest $100 million in student mobility company Zum
NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) - Private equity firm TPG has made a $100 million investment in Zum, in a deal that values the student transportation company at around $1.7 billion, Zum told Reuters on Thursday.
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Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push
MILAN, April 16 (Reuters) - Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering capabilities, as the automaker races to keep pace with technology-focused rivals.
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Wipro's weak first-quarter forecast overshadows record buyback
BENGALURU, April 16 (Reuters) - Wipro forecast a weak first quarter on Thursday, citing muted demand as its U.S. banking and financial clients curb spending in an uncertain economic environment, sending its New York-listed shares down 2.4%.
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UK PM Starmer tells social media firms they must act on online safety
LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told social media companies on Thursday to take responsibility for children's safety on their platforms and meet parents' demands for credible protection rather than "tweaks around the edges".
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Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact
April 16 (Reuters) - Strong forecasts from ASML and TSMC this week point to another quarter of hefty spending by American cloud-computing giants as they race to secure advanced chips needed for their artificial intelligence build-outs.
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Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions
SEOUL, April 16 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics asked a court on Thursday to block its South Korean labour unions engaging in illegal activities during strike, a spokesperson said, as a wage dispute threatens to disrupt operations at the world's top memory chipmaker.
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Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with search functionalities, to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the commission said on Thursday.
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German banks examine risks of Anthropic's Mythos with authorities
FRANKFURT, April 16 (Reuters) - German banks and national authorities are examining risks around Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model, an official said on Thursday, amid concerns that it could fuel cyberattacks.
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Chatbots at the ballot box: AI skirts Brazil election rules
"Chat, who is the best candidate?": Six months out from Brazil's presidential election, AI chatbots are still answering such questions in defiance of new electoral rules banning them from giving voting tips.
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Nvidia’s Huang says Mythos shows need for US-China AI dialogue
Nvidia Corp Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said that Anthropic PBC's Mythos breakthrough shows that the US should seek greater cooperation with China so artificial intelligence researchers in the world's two largest economies can agree on how to safely use the increasingly powerful technology.
