Amazon Launches New Version of Its AI Image Generator
Amazon has unveiled a new version of its own image generation model, the Titan Image Generator.
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China Reports Exports and Imports Data
In July, China recorded an increase in imports, which exceeded preliminary expectations for the dynamic of this indicator, while the pace of export activity turned out to be less optimistic compared to forecasts.
Startup Riverlane Raises $75 Million
The startup Riverlane, which specializes in the development of semiconductors to reduce errors in quantum computing, announced that it managed to raise $75 million in the latest funding round.
SK Hynix Wins US Grants
South Korean SK Hynix Inc. is set to receive initial grants for $ 450 million and loans for $500 million for the implementation of a project to build an advanced chip packaging plant and a research facility in the US state of Indiana.
Neobank Monzo Customer Base Exceeds 10 Million
Digital bank Monzo, which is based in the United Kingdom, reported that the number of its customer base exceeded the 10 million mark.
Morningstar DBRS Says About Self-Fulfilling Prophecy on Market
Morningstar DBRS analysts warn that a prolonged downturn in the market after a global sell-off could become what they called a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Japanese Stocks Rebound From Crash
On Tuesday, August 6, in Japan, local stock indexes showed significant growth, partially offsetting the drop a day earlier that became a historical negative record.
Lloyds Hires AWS Exec to Lead AI and Analytics Division
Rohit Dhawan was appointed by Lloyds Banking Group as Director of AI (artificial intelligence) at the Group’s new AI Centre of Excellence, bringing together experts in Data Science, Behavioral Science, ML Engineering, Advanced Analytics and AI Ethics.
Next Generation Revives Euro Stablecoin With Decta
French startup Next Generation partners with an Irish financial institution Decta to restore the euro-pegged stablecoin, EURT, project after a seven-year suspension.
AI Chip Startup Groq Reaches $2.8 Billion Valuation
Startup Groq Inc., which operates in the artificial intelligence industry, raised investment funds for $640 million.
UBS Says About Current Condition of Japanese Market
Kelvin Tay, regional chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, said during a conversation with media representatives that currently going into the Japanese market in terms of symbolic comparison with other actions is similar to catching a falling knife.
Japanese Stocks Demonstrate Rapid Fall
On Monday, August 5, Japanese stock indexes showed a drop in price of such a scale that corresponds to the concept of historical losses and does not belong to the category of moderate decline, which is not critical.
Societe Generale Sells UK and Swiss Private Banking Units to Refocus
French banking group Societe Generale has agreed to sell its British and Swiss private banking divisions to Union Bancaire Privée for an estimated price of €900M to achieve “a streamlined, more synergetic and efficient business model”
Xpeng Raises $150M for Its Flying Car Project
Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of Chinese energy vehicle startup Xpeng Motors, has secured $150 million in a Series B1 financing round to develop a flying car.
Bitcoin Market Cap Dips Below 1T in Monday Market Crash
Bitcoin price slips below $50K for the first time since February this year amid the crash in both the crypto and stock markets, losing $200 million of its market cap.
UK Cancels $1.7 Billion of Computing Projects
In the United Kingdom, the local government has canceled computer infrastructure projects worth 1.3 billion pounds ($1.7 billion).
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