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Science & Technology

Google One Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers

The number of participants in Google One, the technology giant’s subscriber program, has exceeded the landmark score of 100 million people.

Science & Technology

OpenAI CEO Reportedly Pitches $7 Trillion AI Funding Project

The media reports that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is currently pitching an artificial intelligence project to investors, the cost of which is several trillion dollars.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Revolut Launches Phone Plans for Travelers

Revolut, based in the United Kingdom and operates in the sphere of financial technologies, announced the launch of phone plans.

Science & Technology

Disney Tests AI Tool

Disney is currently beta-testing a new advertising tool for its streaming services that matches marketing videos with scenes in shows and movies.

Science & Technology

OpenAI Reportedly Surpasses $2 Billion in Annualized Revenue

The media reports that OpenAI’s annual revenue exceeded the $2 billion mark in December.

Finance & Economics

Barclays to Acquire Tesco Bank

Barclays has entered into an agreement to acquire Tesco’s retail banking business, including its credit cards, operating infrastructure, deposits, and unsecured personal loans.

Science & Technology

Taiwan Expects AI Investments of $7.3 Billion in 2024

Taiwan, which has become a global technology giant in recent years, expects that the volume of investments in the local artificial intelligence industry in the current year will amount to $7.3 billion, as the manufacturing industry of this country develops in the context of a global trend, demonstrating an increase in exports as part of […]

Finance & Economics

Chinese Banks Loans Hit All-Time Monthly High

During January, local financial institutions in China issued a record number of loans to citizens.

Science & Technology

Japan Earmarks $300 Million to Fire Up Chip Research

Japan intends to allocate up to 45 billion yen ($300 million) in funding to support a research group that develops advanced chip manufacturing technologies.

Science & Technology

Amazon and Mastercard Join AI Safety Initiative

Amazon and Mastercard are among dozens of participants in a new initiative by the United States government aimed at providing security for artificial intelligence.

Finance & Economics

Pinterest Reports Earnings

The share price of Pinterest last Thursday, February 8, showed a drop against the background of the publication by this company of a revenue report for the fourth quarter of 2023, which turned out to be disappointing relative to the preliminary expectations of experts on the relevant occasion, and of a forecast containing weak estimates […]

Finance & Economics

MSA Capital to Raise $1 Billion for Mideast Startups

The Chinese venture capital company MSA Capital, supported by the unit of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, intends to raise $1 billion in financing to support technology startups in the Middle East.

Science & Technology

Google Rebrands Bard Chatbot

Google has rebranded its chatbot based on artificial intelligence and announced the launch of a new user subscription offer, through which consumers will have access to the most powerful AI model developed by this technology giant.

Fintech & Ecommerce

CVS Health Enhances Omnichannel Services

Last Wednesday, February 7, CVS Health released earnings data for the fourth quarter of 2023 and the entire last year, paying special attention to initiatives aimed at improving primary health care and expanding omnichannel medical services.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Nuvei Launches Omnichannel Payments Tool

Canadian fintech company Nuvei has announced the launch of an advanced omnichannel payment transaction solution for merchants and commercial platforms.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Taco Bell Sees Record Digital Sales

Taco Bell’s parent company Yum Brands continues to direct investment funds into digital technologies.