Category: Enterprise
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Google brings its AI-powered marketing tools to India after ‘Google tax’ repeal
Google has launched a suite of its AI-powered advertising tools in India, which debuted in the U.S. in May, as the repeal of the so-called “Google tax” has made the South Asian market more attractive to global tech firms selling online ads. In March, the Indian government scrapped its 6% levy on digital advertisements, effective…
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Elon Musk’s xAI launches Grok 4 alongside a $300 monthly subscription
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, late on Wednesday released its latest flagship AI model, Grok 4, and unveiled a new $300-per-month AI subscription plan, SuperGrok Heavy. Grok is xAI’s answer to models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, and can analyze images and respond to questions. In recent months, Grok has become more deeply integrated into Musk’s social…
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Why Cluely’s Roy Lee isn’t sweating cheating detectors
Cluely, the startup that until recently marketed itself as a “cheat on everything” tool, is moving away from cheating. Cluely, the startup that until recently marketed itself as a “cheat on everything” tool, is moving away from cheating.
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Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs
Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its call center alone. Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save more than $500 million last year in its…
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California lawmaker behind SB 1047 reignites push for mandated AI safety reports
California State Senator Scott Wiener on Wednesday introduced new amendments to his latest bill, SB 53, that would require the world’s largest AI companies to publish safety and security protocols and issue reports when safety incidents occur. California State Senator Scott Wiener on Wednesday introduced new amendments to his latest bill, SB 53, that would…
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Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal
Europe’s fintech darling Revolut is looking to raise a new funding round that would give it a $65 billion valuation, the Financial Times reports. The UK-based company is reportedly in talks to raise around $1 billion by issuing new shares and selling existing ones. The US-based firm Greenoaks is said to be leading the round,…
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Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show
Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis — Elon Musk’s low-flying former top lieutenant at the Department of Government Efficiency — continues wielding influence at DOGE, according to the WSJ. The outlet says Davis regularly gives directions to current DOGE officials and has privately dismissed his departure as “fake news.” Though…
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X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead
In the U.S., ad spending was up 62% year-over-year in the first half of 2025. In the U.S., ad spending was up 62% year-over-year in the first half of 2025.
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Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security
Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch. Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues prior to its launch.
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OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks
OpenAI’s browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web, keeping some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking out to websites. OpenAI’s browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web, keeping some user interactions inside ChatGPT instead of linking out to websites.