Google Launches Preferred Sources Button for Publishers
Google introduced a new 'Preferred Sources' button to help publishers combat traffic losses from AI-driven search changes, with over 345,000 sources already selected since May.
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China's Unitree Robotics Hits $50 Billion Valuation via Circular AI Financing
Unitree Robotics, a Chinese robot maker, achieved a $50 billion valuation in its Shanghai IPO, driven by a circular financing model where state-backed centers buy and resell training data.
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Virgin Atlantic Uses AI Market Model for Dynamic Pricing
Virgin Atlantic is using a generative AI market model to improve pricing decisions, enhancing revenue management by analyzing real-time data and competitor activity.
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Stripe Acquires AI Gateway OpenRouter for $7.5 Billion
Stripe acquired OpenRouter for $7.5 billion, more than tripling its valuation since May. Founders will receive $1.5 billion from the sale.
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Stripe Declares We're Living in the Singularity and Uses It as a Reason Not to IPO
Stripe claims we are in the singularity, citing a 'large inflection in long-run trends' as a reason to forgo an IPO, according to Axios.
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Google acquires Spirit Airlines employee data
Google won an auction to buy Spirit Airlines' employee data, including 100 million emails and HR records, sparking privacy concerns among former workers.
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AI's Public Image Deteriorating Despite Technological Gains
Pew Research found 52% of Americans are more concerned than excited about AI, up from 37% in 2021.
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SpaceX CEO Denies Report of Attempting to Acquire Cognition
SpaceX CEO Scott Wu denied reports that the company tried to acquire Cognition, a coding AI startup, in a bid to strengthen its position in the AI race.
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Silicon Data Launches AI Compute Futures on CME
Silicon Data, a startup focused on AI compute, secured $30 million in Series A funding to create a pricing index for GPU rental, aiming to launch futures contracts on the CME by October 5th.
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VentureBeat Appoints Rob Strechay as First Lead Analyst
VentureBeat has named Rob Strechay as its first lead analyst, expanding its focus on enterprise AI research.
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Amazon Offers Free Alexa+ AI on Fire TV Without Prime
Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ free for all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., eliminating the need for a Prime subscription.
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TerraPower's Nuclear Reactor Offers Power Solution for AI Data Centers
TerraPower plans to announce its first data center project this year, with construction expected to start in 2027.