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Exploring the Thriving U.S. Defense Tech Sector: Startup Investors Drive Growth Amid Mounting China Standoff

Hadrian Automation: Seizing Opportunities in the Changing Landscape When President Joe Biden signed an executive order restricting U.S. investment in critical technologies in China, the venture capital (VC) community remained unshaken, having already withdrawn from the Chinese market due to political tensions and trade restrictions. However, this shift has led to a rise in investment …

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Boost Your Fundraising Potential with Meta’s Facebook: Empowering Trump’s Campaign

Former U.S. President and Republican candidate Donald Trump delivered a keynote speech at a Republican fundraising dinner in Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. on August 5, 2023. This event marked a significant development in Trump’s use of Meta’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, as a crucial component of his presidential campaign fundraising strategy. Through interviews with campaign …

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EU Defines Alphabet, Amazon, Meta as Powerful Gatekeepers Amidst New Competition Law Reforms

The logos of Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft displayed on a mobile phone with an EU flag shown in the background. Justin Tallis | AFP via Getty Images The European Commission has announced that it classifies six major tech companies, including Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and ByteDance, as “gatekeepers” under the new Digital …

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Europeans will no longer have access to Facebook’s News tab

Facebook users in the U.K., France, and Germany will no longer have access to a dedicated news articles section starting in December. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced on Tuesday that it plans to “deprecate” the Facebook News tab in these European countries. This decision is part of Meta’s ongoing effort to prioritize its …

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Meta employees return to office for three days a week

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms, arrived at federal court in San Jose, California on December 20, 2022. Image Credit: David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Meta’s return-to-office mandate went into effect on Tuesday, requiring employees to work from the company’s physical locations at least three days a week. The company started …

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As Apple’s business faces uncertainty, Qualcomm shifts focus toward automotive and AI sectors

Qualcomm, a leading technology company that powers most smartphones, has been a pioneer in wireless connectivity since the 1980s. Its patented core technologies have enabled licensing fees for every device that uses its wireless communication solutions, including the latest 5G modems. While Qualcomm was once the largest fabless chip company, Nvidia recently surpassed it in …

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Baidu Introduces Additional AI Applications Following Positive Reception of Ernie Chatbot

Baidu, the Chinese tech giant, recently introduced over 10 innovative AI applications following the successful launch of its Ernie chatbot. These applications aim to provide diverse and practical AI solutions to meet various industry needs. One of the notable applications unveiled is WPS AI, a word processing app developed by Kingsoft Office, a company listed …

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FTC grants approval for Amgen Horizon Therapeutics deal to proceed

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a resolution in its case against Amgen, allowing the company’s $27.8 billion acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics to proceed. The acquisition is Amgen’s largest ever and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. The FTC initially filed a lawsuit in May, claiming that the acquisition …

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WhatsApp Seeks to Leverage its Popularity by Targeting Large Enterprises

Nearly a decade after Facebook acquired WhatsApp for a whopping $19 billion, the messaging app is still struggling to generate significant revenue. Unlike Instagram, which has successfully integrated ads into its platform, WhatsApp remains ad-free. However, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is determined to make WhatsApp a lucrative asset. Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly emphasized …

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Preventing Meta’s Utilization of Personal Data for Training Generative AI

In October 2021, Mark Zuckerberg announced the rebranding of Facebook to Meta as the company advances its goals in the metaverse. This move reflects Meta’s commitment to innovation and technological progress. As part of its efforts to prioritize user privacy and data protection, Facebook (now Meta) has introduced a new feature that allows users to …

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