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Microsoft Invested Nearly $14 Billion In OpenAI But Now Its Reducing Its Dependence On The ChatGPT-Parent: Report

Microsoft is reportedly diversifying its AI strategy by integrating alternative models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot product, reducing reliance on OpenAI to manage costs and improve efficiency.

Steve Ballmer's Winning Investment Strategy: Billionaire Says 'Keep It Simple' As His Microsoft Bet Pays Off Thanks To AI Boom

Steve Ballmer's investment strategy, with over 80% of his portfolio in Microsoft stock, has yielded substantial returns, showcasing the success of his "keep it simple" approach driven by the company's strong market performance.

Trump Fires Back At Critics, Denies Ceding Presidency To Elon Musk: 'I'm Safe...He Wasn't Born In This Country'

Google Entered 'Code Red' After ChatGPT Release, But Gemini 2.0 And Quantum Chip Give Investors 'Renewed Confidence,' Says This Portfolio Manager

Google's recent advancements, including Gemini 2.0, Veo 2, and its Willow quantum chip, have bolstered investor confidence and reaffirmed its position as a leading tech powerhouse amid growing AI competition and regulatory scrutiny.

Apple AirPods To Get Heart Rate, Temperature Sensors, And Cameras To Help With AI Features: Top Analyst

Apple is reportedly planning to enhance its AirPods with heart rate monitors, temperature sensors, and cameras to boost AI capabilities, potentially debuting with the next-generation AirPods Pro.

Trump Fires Back At Critics, Denies Ceding Presidency To Elon Musk: 'I'm Safe ... He Wasn't Born In This Country'

President-elect Donald Trump dismissed speculation about ceding influence to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, citing constitutional ineligibility, while addressing concerns over Musk's growing political and business presence.

Trump Taps Sriram Krishnan As Senior AI Advisor — Elon Musk Agrees New David Sacks Underling 'Right Man For The Topic And The Time'

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as senior AI advisor, working alongside "AI and crypto czar" David Sacks to advance U.S. leadership in AI policy.

Elon Musk Accused Of Bullying Republicans To Scrap US-China Investment Safeguards To Protect Tesla's Interests

Elon Musk has been accused by U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro of pressuring Republicans to remove U.S.-China investment safeguards, allegedly to protect Tesla's business interests in China, a claim Musk has publicly criticized.

Bill Ackman Once Asked A $700 Million Question To Warren Buffett On Leverage. The Oracle Of Omaha's Response Shows Where He Places Trust When He Invests In A Company

In 1994, Bill Ackman asked Warren Buffett about the risks of Salomon Brothers' high leverage, to which Buffett emphasized the critical role of leadership in managing leverage safely to avoid danger while maximizing returns.

Eli Lilly's Zepbound Receives FDA Approval For Obesity-Linked Sleep Apnea Drug

The FDA approved Eli Lilly's Zepbound as the first drug for obesity-linked moderate-to-severe sleep apnea, potentially transforming treatment options for 80 million Americans.

Elon Musk Accused Of Bullying Republicans To Scrap US-China Investment Safeguards To Protect Tesla's Interests

Elon Musk has been accused by U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro of pressuring Republicans to remove U.S.-China investment safeguards, allegedly to protect Tesla's business interests in China, a claim Musk has publicly criticized.

Spotify Fires Back At Drake: Calls 'Artificially Inflated Streams' Allegation Over Kendrick Lamar's Hit Unfounded

Spotify denied Drake's claims of "artificially inflated" streaming numbers for Kendrick Lamar's track "Not Like Us," emphasizing ethical practices and fan-driven streams, while Drake's legal team pressed for transparency from Spotify and Universal Music Group.

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Drops o3 Reasoning Model As o1's Successor: Greg Brockman Calls It A 'Breakthrough'

OpenAI concluded its "12 Days of OpenAI" event by launching the o3 reasoning model, a major upgrade over its predecessor o1, showcasing significant advancements in problem-solving and coding capabilities.

Elon Musk Changes Tone, Applauds Speaker Johnson: 'It Went From A Bill That Weighed Pounds To One That Weighed Ounces'

Elon Musk praised Speaker Mike Johnson's revised spending package to prevent a government shutdown, calling it a significant improvement, after initially expressing skepticism about the plan.

House Passes Spending Bill To Avert Government Shutdown, Sidesteps Trump's Demand To Suspend Federal Debt Limit

The House of Representatives passed a stopgap funding bill, excluding Trump's debt limit suspension demand, to avert a government shutdown, with Senate approval expected soon.

MKBHD's Smartphone Of The Year 2024 Is Here, And Apple Fans Won't Be Happy

MKBHD's Smartphone Of The Year 2024 Is Here, And Apple Fans Won't Be Happy

Marques Brownlee named the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as his Smartphone of the Year 2024 for its all-around excellence, outshining competitors like the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold across multiple categories.

Elon Musk A Legendary Entrepreneur But Also A Bully, Says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: 'Now It's Me, It's Been Bezos, Gates, Zuckerberg, Lots Of Other People'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised Elon Musk as a legendary entrepreneur but criticized him as a "bully," highlighting Musk's history of conflicts with other tech leaders and ongoing legal battles with OpenAI.

Marques Brownlee Breaks Down How Google's AI Video Generator Veo2 Outpaces OpenAI's Sora

Marques Brownlee highlights how Google's Veo 2 AI video generator outperforms OpenAI's Sora in realism and accuracy, leveraging YouTube's extensive data for superior results.

Samsung One UI 6.1.1 Update Is Turning This Galaxy Series Phones Into Paperweights: Bricking, Random Reboots And Overheating Reported

Samsung Galaxy S22 users are reporting severe issues, including permanent device bricking, random reboots, and overheating, after installing the One UI 6.1.1 update, with costly motherboard replacements suggested as the only fix.