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- Google plans major AI release this fall, Gulf nations acquire thousands of Nvidia GPUs
Google plans major AI release this fall, Gulf nations acquire thousands of Nvidia GPUs
The Information sources: After merging its Google Brain and Deepmind teams, Google is planning to launch a group of LLMs called “Gemini” in the fall, which will have image capabilities and could have chart analysis and voice commands - Link
Amazon said its online pharmacy would automatically apply manufacturer-sponsored coupons to more than 15 insulin and diabetes medicines, cutting the cost to as little as $35 - Link
FT sources: Saudi Arabia and the UAE have collectively purchased thousands of Nvidia GPUs, with the UAE having already developed its own open-source LLM called Falcon - Link
WSJ analysis: The average subscription cost of ad-free streaming services is up ~25% in about a year as streaming giants push customers towards ad-supported plans - Link
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Sunny Madra is back to discuss the “AI wrapper” stigma, the first official demo-to-investment, and demo more useful AI products! (2:41) Tonebase CEO Igor Lichtmann then joins in demoing his product, breaking down how he achieved product-market fit while maintaining capital efficiency, and more! (42:47) - Link
In a further expansion into social networking, Substack will let users follow writers without subscribing to their newsletters - Link
The Block sources: CoinDesk has cut 45% of its editorial team (~20 employees), while its parent company, DCG, explores a sale of the crypto-focused publication - Link
Axios sources: X (fka Twitter) will no longer let advertisers promote their accounts on user’s timelines; promoted accounts generate $100M+ revenue annually for the company - Link
Coinbase has launched a crypto advocacy organization, the “Stand with Crypto Alliance,” to get the community involved in legislation ahead of upcoming votes in Congress - Link
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