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Introduction In 2025, ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, will spend $7 billion on Nvidia chips. Despite US export restrictions on AI chips to Chinese companies, ByteDance has found a way to get around these rules, according to The Information. Navigating U.S. Restrictions The US government banned the shipment of cutting-edge AI processors to nations…
Why Are AI Sales SDR Startups on the Rise? AI-powered Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) are transforming the sales industry. These startups use large language models (LLMs) and advanced voice technology to craft personalized outreach emails and make automated calls. Their ability to mimic human interaction has led to rapid adoption, especially among small and medium-sized…
Introduction A Chinese AI lab has released what could be the most powerful “open” AI model yet. DeepSeek V3 from DeepSeek is open sourced and can be downloaded and modified for commercial use. A General AI Model DeepSeek V3 can do various text based tasks such as coding, translating, writing essays or emails from descriptive…
Introduction In a competitive AI space Google is testing Gemini AI against Anthropic’s AI model, Claude. This unusual approach raises questions about collaboration, data and safety standards since Claude has stricter safety standards than many AI models. Comparing Gemini AI and Claude According to internal documents, Gemini AI contractors are asked to evaluate its responses against Claude’s.…
In the ever-changing world of startups, innovation often lies in re-visiting ideas that didn’t work before. With new strategies and new tech, those old concepts are finding new life in the market. Here’s a recap of the most interesting startup news from the past week, featuring big bets, big funds and insights from the venture…
Honda & Nissan in Merger Talks? Yes, It’s Happening! Honda and Nissan, two of Japan’s biggest automakers, are said to be in talks to merge. If this happens, it will change the automotive landscape by combining their resources and solving the common problems in the global market. Mitsubishi has also been mentioned as a potential…
Waymo Robotaxis, Alphabet’s self-driving car division, is bringing its Robotaxi technology to Tokyo in early 2025, the first time its self-driving cars will hit public roads outside the US. This is part of Waymo’s “road trips” program to test its tech in different environments around the world. Expanding Horizons: Why Tokyo? Tokyo is a tough…
In this digital age, it’s easier to start an online business. Whether you’re selling products, offering services or creating content, the internet has endless possibilities. To succeed you need to plan carefully, execute strategically and understand your audience. This guide breaks down the steps to start your online business and grow long term. Identify Your…
The 2024 Game Awards happened last night and Astro Bot cleaned up by winning four awards including Game of the Year 2024. Developed by the amazing team at Japan Studio and Team Asobi, this game has been captivating the world with its innovative gameplay, beautiful visuals and heartwarming storytelling. A Clean Sweep of Awards In addition to being…
Black Friday 2024 has broken records again with global online sales hitting $74.4 billion, a 5% increase from last year. The US market led the charge with record sales and strong growth driven by mobile shopping and AI-powered tools like chatbots. U.S. Black Friday Sales Surge According to Adobe, US consumers spent $10.8 billion online…
A new app called Death Clock is making waves by telling you when you’re going to die and giving you advice on how to live longer. Unlike previous versions, this one uses AI trained on over 1,200 life expectancy studies so you get a more accurate prediction. A Smarter Approach to Life Expectancy Originally inspired…
Oxford University Press (OUP), who publish the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), have named brain rot as their Word of the Year 2024. Consuming too much online content, especially short, narrative-light formats like TikTok videos, is thought to cause mental or intellectual decline. This shows the growing conversation around digital consumption and mental health. Brain rot sums up the 2024 trend of…
