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Microsoft requests relocation of some China-based employees due to heightened tensions between China and the United States.

Microsoft is urging some of its employees based in China to contemplate relocating outside the country amidst escalating tensions between the United States and China, the company announced on Thursday. The strained relations, particularly in the race for advanced technology, have prompted Washington to seek restrictions on Beijing’s access to sophisticated chips utilized in AI …

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YouTube to restrict access to Hong Kong protest anthem videos following court order

YouTube announced on Tuesday its compliance with a court ruling to block access within Hong Kong to 32 video links identified as prohibited content, a move criticized by some as a setback for freedoms in the financial center amid tightened security measures. The decision came after Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal granted a government application …

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Sony stock surges 12% on announcement of buyback and dividend strategies, elevated profit forecast

Sony Group (6758.T) shares surged 12% during early Tokyo trading on Wednesday following the company’s announcement of plans to enhance shareholder returns and project a higher annual profit, boosted by its image sensors business. The technology and entertainment conglomerate revealed intentions to allocate up to 250 billion yen ($1.6 billion) for a share buyback and …

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TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law

A coalition of TikTok content creators announced on Tuesday that they have initiated legal proceedings in a U.S. federal court to challenge a law signed by President Joe Biden. This law mandates the divestment of the popular short-form video app, used by over 170 million Americans, or its outright ban. The creators argue that TikTok …

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Surge in Huawei Flagship Store Activity in China Heralds Showdown with Apple

Huawei is overhauling its retail strategy, rapidly unveiling flagship stores across China, many positioned in close proximity to Apple (AAPL.O) outlets, signaling its ambition to reclaim the throne in the world’s largest smartphone market. Located directly opposite Apple’s Shanghai flagship store, Huawei’s newly revamped establishment spans three floors of a renowned heritage building in the …

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Alphabet debuts beefed-up AI search and chatbot as competition heats up

In Mountain View, California, on May 14, Google parent company Alphabet (GOOGL.O) showcased its advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) across its various ventures. This included enhancements to its Gemini chatbot and upgrades to its renowned search engine, as the tech giant accelerates its efforts to stay competitive in the AI landscape. The series of announcements …

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Co-founder Ilya Sutskever leaves the company behind ChatGPT.

Co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever bids farewell to OpenAI, a pivotal player in today’s artificial intelligence advancements. “OpenAI owes much to his contributions,” remarked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a company-wide message, as conveyed on the organization’s blog.OpenAI, backed by Microsoft (MSFT.O), is renowned for its ChatGPT chatbot, igniting fierce competition among tech giants …

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Amazon Web Services intends to invest $8.4 billion in cloud infrastructure in Germany.

Amazon (AMZN.O) Web Services (AWS) announced on Wednesday its intention to invest 7.8 billion euros ($8.44 billion) in Germany by 2040, focusing on constructing a cloud computing infrastructure tailored for Europe. Last year, AWS revealed plans to store data on servers situated within the European Union, prioritizing data privacy for governmental bodies and clients in …

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Chinese companies are making progress in manufacturing high-speed memory for AI chipsets.

Two Chinese semiconductor manufacturers are in the initial phases of fabricating high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips utilized in artificial intelligence (AI) chipsets, as per insiders and documents. The advancement in HBM, even in earlier iterations, signifies a significant stride in China’s endeavor to diminish its dependence on overseas suppliers amidst escalating tensions with Washington, resulting …

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HMD Arrow slated to debut in “just a few weeks” featuring 5G connectivity

HMD is gearing up to introduce its own-branded smartphone in India, dubbed the HMD Arrow. This device will mark a fresh addition to their lineup, boasting 5G connectivity and significantly enhanced specifications compared to the Pulse series, according to insider information. Initial speculation suggested that the Arrow might be a rebranded Pulse model, possibly in …

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