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OpenAI Closes Its Latest Funding Round with One Major Request

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As OpenAI wraps its latest funding round — a $6.6 billion raise at a $157 billion valuation — it’s asking financial backers for exclusivity.

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Big Tech

Epic Games Keeps Google’s Feet to the Fire

Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung, pulling the South Korean electronics giant into its long-running beef with Google.

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Honda Wireless EV Charging Patent Highlights ‘Range Anxiety’ as Adoption Barrier

Charging infrastructure remains one of the biggest hurdles for widespread EV adoption.

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Zoom Engagement Analysis Patent Could Walk Privacy Line

Zoom’s recent patent wants to make sure you’re participating in sales calls.

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Microsoft Wants to Solve Inaccuracy, Hallucination in AI Models

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hallucination in AI is a pervasive, core issue that might not be easily solvable.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI is Passing the First Stage of its Antitrust Era

It’s not a hallucination: Artificial intelligence companies have actually managed to placate at least one national regulator.

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Meta Could Face Cost Obstacles in AR Glasses Goals

Though artificial reality took center stage at Meta Connect, the company faces headwinds in making AR glasses an everyday reality.

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Mastercard Continues Crypto Crusade with Seamless Transaction Patents

Mastercard’s interest in this tech could help legitimize crypto in the broader scheme of traditional finance.

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Google Social Media Patents Add to YouTube’s AI Upgrade

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The filings add to Google’s larger bid to build AI into YouTube’s offerings, though AI could present risks in this context.

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IBM Patent Highlights Fundamental Issues with Big Tech’s Net-Zero Goals

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IBM may want to help businesses reach net zero.

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