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Google Patent Signals Interest in Small Chatbots Amid Language Model Craze

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Google wants to make chatbot development easier with its latest patent.

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Artificial Intelligence

The AI Bubble isn’t as Bubbly as It Looks

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Nvidia’s market cap this week surpassed Microsoft’s to become the world’s most-valuable company. But it may be an outlier among AI firms.

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Technology

Is Huawei Becoming the Apple of China?

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Huawei may be considering taking a commission on in-app purchases on its native OS — a tactic that’s bore fruit for both Apple and Google.

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Big Tech

Amazon has to Reckon with the Teamsters Now

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The independent union representing Amazon workers in Staten Island announced on Tuesday it is now officially affiliated with the Teamsters.

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Electric Vehicles

EV Maker Fisker Folds in a Troubled EV Market

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Fisker, the electric vehicle startup, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday. The real surprise is that it stuck around as long as it did.

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Advisor Upside

Breakaway Advisors Say Going Indie Was Worth It: Schwab

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Going independent can be daunting, but the majority of advisors say the decision turned out to be the right one, according to the survey.

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Technology

The DOJ is Coming After Adobe’s Subscription Business

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Adobe got slapped Monday with a lawsuit from the Department of Justice over its allegedly deceitful practices in its subscription business.

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Artificial Intelligence

India Goes After AI Investment

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India’s warm welcome to AI firms sets it apart from other large economies with slightly more restrictive regulatory approaches.

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Banking

Big Banks are Falling in Love with Mid-Sized Companies

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Wall Street’s biggest banks are increasingly working with mid-sized companies — much to the chagrin of mid-sized and boutique banks.

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Patent Drop

Honda Pushes Forward with EV Production, Patents Despite Demand Plateau

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A patent from Honda seeks to make EV charging cheaper and better for the environment.

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Blockchain

Crypto’s Revival Has Been a Boon for Startups

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In this year’s first quarter, venture investments rose to $2.4 billion, up from $1.9 billion raised in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Banking

Chase, PayPal Digital Ad Gambits Bring New Privacy Worries

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Unlike making a purchase on Amazon or eBay, financial transaction data gives a more complete profile picture.

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Patent Drop

Adobe Adds to AI Image Editing, Generation Patents

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Adobe said last week that it would overhaul its terms of service and clarified that it will not train AI using customer data.

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Patent Drop

Oracle Seeks AI Automation Patent As Cloud Demand Grows

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Oracle is readying for AI success as demand for cloud services continues to skyrocket.

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Media & Entertainment

Summer Concert Season Isn’t Delivering for Big-Name Artists

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Industries

When Will the Future Cities Get Here?

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We check in on two planned smart cities in Saudi Arabia and Guyana to see if the future is any closer to arrival.

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Advisor Upside

Wells Fargo Fires Employees for Pretending to Work

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Wells Fargo said the allegations involved “simulation of keyboard activity” that created the “impression of active work.”

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Consumer

Honor Jumps into the Flip Phone Game to Top the Likes of Samsung and Apple

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With top Chinese phone maker Honor releasing its first vertical flip phone this week, is the foldables market making a comeback?

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Regulation

Oil and Corn Companies Team Up to Challenge EPA

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Dozens of oil and plant-based fuel companies are joining forces to mount a legal war against the EPA’s new emissions standards.

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Big Tech

Amazon Strikes Big South America Telcom Deal for its Satellite Business

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On Thursday, Amazon’s Project Kuiper announced a deal with South American telecom company Vrio to provide internet to seven countries.

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

Crypto on Track for M&A Record With Coinbase’s $2.9B Derebit Takeover

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Lab-Grown Diamonds? Turns Out They’re Not De Beers’ Best Friend

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UK-US Strike Trade Deal Affirming ‘Special Relationship’

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