Anthropic seeks fresh round of funding, up to $10 Billion.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 5165
Apple in discussions with Google over custom AI model
Apple ponders a pivot to Google’s Gemini AI to help overhaul Siri.
Google seeks Play Store compliance with EU rules
Google updates Play Store app policies in an effort to meet EU regulations.
Kaspersky uncovers new trojan targeting financial institutions via Skype
Kaspersky detected a new remote access trojan targeting financial institutions through Skype messenger.
AI player Anthropic teams up with U.S. Government branches
Anthropic emulates OpenAI’s $1 U.S. government AI offer.
Deutsche Telekom introduces new phone with built-in AI
Deutsche Telekom debuts new low-cost AI smartphone.
Verizon incorporates floodwater sensors into their 5G deployment
Verizon deploys solar-powered floodwater sensors across the city of Chicago.
AWS to provide US government agencies with discounts
AWS to offer US agencies $1 billion discounts.
OpenAI reveals plan to increase adoption of its AI chatbot
OpenAI rolls out a $1 ChatGPT offer for US customers.
X ordered to comply with Australian eSafety Commissioner
In 2023, the Australian federal court fined X $396,000 for failing to provide the requested information.