Author: Art Ryan

AI startup Perplexity made a formal offer to acquire Google’s Chrome browser for $34.5 billion, an audacious bid to get ahead of a potential requirement for the search giant to sell the web browser in U.S. antitrust proceedings. The unsolicited bid, which Perplexity intends to fund with the help of outside investors, was sent to Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Tuesday morning, a Perplexity spokesperson said. It comes not long after rival artificial intelligence startup OpenAI also expressed interest in acquiring Chrome, which together with the open-source Chromium software is the main way people access the web on PCs. Google didn’t…

Just a week after OpenAI announced it would offer ChatGPT Enterprise to the entire federal executive branch workforce at $1 per year per agency, Anthropic has raised the stakes. The AI giant said Tuesday it would also offer its Claude models to government agencies for just $1 — but not only to the executive branch. Anthropic is targeting “all three branches” of the U.S. government, including the legislative and judiciary branches. The package will be available for one year, says Anthropic. The move comes after OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind were added to the General Services Administration’s list of approved AI vendors that can…

When Bill Dally joined Nvidia’s research lab in 2009, it employed only about a dozen people and was focused on ray tracing, a rendering technique used in computer graphics. That once-small research lab now employs more than 400 people, who have helped transform Nvidia from a video game GPU startup in the nineties to a $4 trillion-dollar company fueling the artificial intelligence boom.Now, the company’s research lab has its sights set on developing the tech needed to power robotics and AI. And some of that lab work is already showing up in products. The company unveiled Monday a new set of…

Author: Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon, Co-Founder Of NANDA Performing Arts Centre & Convenor of IPF YUVA As International Yoga Day draws near, it’s time to look beyond the mat and discover how ancient practices can powerfully shape our modern workplaces. Yoga is renowned for harmonizing mind, body, and soul—but its wisdom also holds the keys to thriving in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving corporate world. Nowhere is this more evident than in Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), a sequence of 12 dynamic asanas (postures) that offer not just physical vitality, but also timeless lessons for business success. The Modern Relevance of…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he might allow Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab to sell a scaled-down version of its next-generation advanced GPU chip in China, despite deep-seated fears in Washington that China could harness U.S. artificial intelligence capabilities to supercharge its military. The move could open the door to China securing more advanced computing power from the U.S. even as the two countries battled for technology supremacy, critics said. “Jensen (Huang, Nvidia CEO) also has the new chip, the Blackwell. A somewhat enhanced-in-a-negative-way Blackwell. In other words, take 30% to 50% off of it,” Trump told reporters in an apparent reference to…

Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson Controls on how AI is driving transformative change in building efficiency and carbon emissions Buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions according to the IEA, yet this aspect frequently remains overlooked in climate discussions. For Katie McGinty, Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, this statistic signals both a challenge and an opportunity. The company, known for its 140-year history and 100,000 employees across 150 countries, focuses on technology innovation that shifts buildings from energy liabilities to intelligent, sustainable resources. “The climate is telling us that until…

BigBear.ai Q2 2025 Results & Financial Outlook Market Reaction Context & Forward View AspectDetailsBalance SheetRecord cash reserves—$390.8M—enhance the company’s runway.Revenue OutlookRevised down to $125M–$140M, signaling lower growth expectations.Investor SentimentSignificant stock decline reveals market concern over new guidance. Bottom Line BigBear.ai’s Q2 results reveal a conservative pivot: stronger cash reserves yet slower-than-expected growth. While financial stability is improving, the tempered outlook made investors walk away.

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: For the quarter ended June 30, OneStream reported total revenues of $147.6 million, while free cash flow hit $29.4 million compared to $7.7 million for the prior year period, according to its earnings results released Thursday. Net income reached $1.6 million, compared to an operating loss of $8.7 million for the prior year period. OneStream’s bid to build out ’deterministic” AI tools comes as the finance chief’s role has continued to evolve, Shea highlighted during the software provider’s Q2 earnings call Friday. As CFOs take on more strategic and operational responsibilities, they are also examining how AI and similar technologies…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an AI-based review tool named “AI Prompt for EO Compliance” to assist staff in evaluating whether water infrastructure projects—approved by Congress—align with the priorities outlined in President Trump’s executive orders. ([turn0view0]) How the AI Tool Works Bigger Picture & Context Implications to Watch

Reddit has announced that it will restrict the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine to archiving only its homepage, blocking the tool from saving most of its site’s content. This change comes as a direct response to increasing concerns about AI companies scraping Reddit data through the Wayback Machine, possibly risking Reddit’s content policies and violating user privacy. Why Reddit Is Restricting Access According to Reddit spokesperson Tim Rathschmidt, the company has seen cases where artificial intelligence firms accessed Reddit’s content via the Wayback Machine without adhering to Reddit’s terms of service. This includes scraping of posts, comments, and even deleted or…

In a recent podcast, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted an important limitation of current AI technologies: interactions with AI chat tools like ChatGPT do not have legal confidentiality protections, unlike those with licensed professionals under doctor-patient or attorney-client privilege. This means chat logs could potentially be subpoenaed in legal proceedings. Considering that these AI conversations often involve deeply personal and sensitive topics, from mental healthvase to relationship issues, this lack of formal legal safeguards presents significant privacy concerns. The critical takeaway is clear: not all AI interactions provide equal levels of privacy protection, and transparency about data use and privacy…

Apple in 2024 showed a swanky demo of what it said would be a new, intelligent Siri that would connect with different apps to fetch all kinds of information. But this new Siri has yet to see the light of day, as the company seemingly hasn’t been able to get it ready. However, Bloomberg now reports that Apple is testing a version of Siri that will be able to take actions on your behalf across various apps by following voice commands. The company plans to release a new version of App Intents, its framework that gives developers the ability to allow users access to parts…

Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly leading a $200 million investment into startup Periodic Labs. The agreement values the months-old artificial intelligence (AI) company $1 billion before the investment, Bloomberg News reported Friday (Aug. 8), citing sources familiar with the matter. One of those sources said that OpenAI had initially agreed to lead the investment, but Periodic Labs concluded that Andreessen Horowitz could provide more resources. That source said OpenAI is still expected to take part in the funding and could team up with Periodic, which was co-founded by Liam Fedus, OpenAI’s former vice president of research and a key member of the team that launched ChatGPT,…

Japanese eCommerce giant Rakuten is embedding its next-generation agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform across its ecosystem, aiming to transform its own operations while equipping merchants with advanced new capabilities. “When I started Rakuten, I believed the internet had the power to change the world, and I committed to building something that could make a real difference,” Chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani said at the recently held Rakuten AI Optimism 2025 conference. Today, that AI is bringing transformational shifts. “Society is undergoing major changes, and we want to leverage AI not just to adapt, but to grow together.” The centerpiece is Rakuten AI, an agentic AI…

Bengaluru — Several AI startups founded by individuals of Indian origin are today making headlines—raising significant capital in early funding rounds and commanding impressive valuations due to their “global-first” strategies. ([turn0news24]) Key Highlights Why This Milestone Matters Broader Context This surge comes amid wider efforts to build India’s AI ecosystem: Final Takeaway Indian-origin AI startups are no longer just competing locally—they are emerging as international contenders. With strong early revenues, high valuations, and strategic funding backing their global-first models, they signal a shift in the startup ecosystem. These successes highlight India’s growing role as a source of scalable, enterprise-ready AI…

South Korea’s SK Hynix (000660.KS), opens new tab forecasts that the market for a specialized form of memory chip designed for artificial intelligence will grow 30% a year until 2030, a senior executive said in an interview with Reuters. The upbeat projection for global growth in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for use in AI brushes off concern over rising price pressures in a sector that for decades has been treated like commodities such as oil or coal. “AI demand from the end user is pretty much, very firm and strong,” said SK Hynix’s Choi Joon-yong, the head of HBM business planning at SK…

U.S. Education & Tech — The pathways that once led computer science graduates to well-paying entry-level roles have begun to narrow drastically, as AI increasingly takes over coding, interviewing, and task delegation. Key Industry Shifts Broader Labor Trends & Responses Summary: A Changing Career Landscape TrendImpactAI-driven hiring & automationRemoves traditional entry points for gradsBootcamp outcomes slumpingFaster yet more fragile tech entry pathsSoftware development jobs shrinkingLess demand for junior process rolesSkill misalignmentGaps between education and industry needsGrowing soft-skill demandFlexibility, creativity now vital career tools Bottom Line AI’s rise is reshaping the tech job entry ladder—code can now be written, debugged, and…

The artificial intelligence software maker sees preliminary revenue of $70.2 million-$70.4 million, roughly 33% below the midpoint of its prior Q1 guidance for $100 million-$109 million. It’s also down 19% vs. a year earlier. The adjusted operating loss will be $57.7 million-$59.9 million, roughly twice as bad as the $23.5 million-$33.5 million loss that C3.ai had expected. Founder and CEO Tom Siebel said Q1 sales were “completely unacceptable,” blaming disruptions from a major sales reorganization and his own health and vision issues limiting his involvement. C3.ai said Friday that the global sales and service reorg is complete, with new leadership.…

The U.S. government has struck an unprecedented deal with chipmakers NVIDIA and AMD: in exchange for export licenses to sell advanced AI processors to China, both firms will now hand over 15% of related revenue to Washington. This arrangement allows restricted chips—NVIDIA’s H20 and AMD’s MI308—to re-enter the critical Chinese market. Netflix? Key Details: Policy & Industry Ripples: Bottom Line This revenue-sharing model marks a bold new frontier in technology trade policy. By allowing NVIDIA and AMD limited access to China through a 15% revenue levy, the U.S. has charted a middle path—balancing economic opportunity with national security leverage. Whether…

US President Donald Trump had been in office scarcely a week when a new Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app called DeepSeek jolted Silicon Valley. Overnight, DeepSeek-R1 shot to the top of the Apple charts as the most downloaded free app in the US. The firm said at the time its new chatbot rivalled ChatGPT. Not only that. They asserted it had cost a mere fraction to develop. Those claims – and the app’s sudden surge in popularity – wiped $600bn (£446bn) or 17% off the market value of chip giant Nvidia, marking the largest one-day loss for a single stock…