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Google Patent Makes Controlling Robots Easier

The tech allows a robot to operate based on both language commands and environmental surroundings.

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Blockchain

Crypto’s Revival Has Been a Boon for Startups

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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Patent Drop

Oracle Seeks AI Automation Patent As Cloud Demand Grows

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

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Patent Drop

Adobe Adds to AI Image Editing, Generation Patents

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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Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia, ADM Buoyed by Saudi AI Deals, Softer US Export Controls

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A change in US export controls on advanced semiconductors presaged a wave of AI deals between the US and Saudi Arabia this week.

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Big Tech

Amazon Strikes Big South America Telcom Deal for its Satellite Business

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

SEC Takes Aim at ‘AI washing’

New SEC lawsuits are aiming to address the dangers that AI may pose to investors.

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Patent Drop

Amazon AI Alexa Patents Highlight Data Collection Domino Effect

Two patents from Amazon signal Big Tech’s desire to give consumers the benefits of AI by getting under their skin.

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Artificial Intelligence

Chegg Cuts Workforce as AI Takes Over the Chat

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Online learning company Chegg is laying off almost a quarter of its workforce amid worries that AI is doing people’s homework for them.

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Patent Drop

IBM Patent Signals Big Tech’s Growing Focus on AI Wearables

IBM’s latest patent wants to give you the right tool for the job.

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Semiconductors

The G7 Wants to Get Involved with Semiconductors and Subsea Cables

The Group of Seven countries are forming a group that will rejigger the semiconductor supply chain and lay out new subsea internet cables.

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Patent Drop

Snap May Be Eyeing an AI Comeback

Snap could use AI to create more engaging experiences and “significantly strengthen Snap’s standing as a legitimate content platform.”

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CIO Upside

Quantum Computing Race Isn’t Run ‘In a Vacuum’

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“It is a technology that is emerging worldwide.”

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