Silicon Valley

China’s AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
China’s AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
August 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giants are slashing prices on artificial intelligence (AI) models, and Silicon Valley is feeling the heat. The fierce competition, initially triggered by companies...

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Tech Firms Tighten Staff Scrutiny Over China Spying Concerns
Tech Firms Tighten Staff Scrutiny Over China Spying Concerns
June 19, 2024  |  Technology

Companies in Silicon Valley are reportedly doing more staff vetting over concerns about Chinese espionage. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (June 19), firms...

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Silicon Valley on Edge as New AI Regulation Bill Advances in California
Silicon Valley on Edge as New AI Regulation Bill Advances in California
June 07, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A new California legislative proposal, SB 1047, is sending ripples of concern through Silicon Valley. Introduced by State Sen. Scott Wiener, the bill seeks to...

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Report: Proof Group Among Bidders to Relaunch FTX Crypto Exchange
Report: Proof Group Among Bidders to Relaunch FTX Crypto Exchange
November 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Investment firm Proof Group may be aiming to revive the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. Proof Group is one of three bidders vying to reboot trading on FTX,...

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JPMorgan Pursues Silicon Valley Startups and VC Backers
JPMorgan Pursues Silicon Valley Startups and VC Backers
October 11, 2023  |  Startups

JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest bank in the United States, is reportedly aggressively positioning itself as the leading financial partner for tech companies in...

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Report: Reid Hoffman Reduces Role at Greylock Partners to Focus on AI
Report: Reid Hoffman Reduces Role at Greylock Partners to Focus on AI
August 30, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Venture firm Greylock Partners is reportedly experiencing a transition as Reid Hoffman, a prominent figure in the tech industry, scales back his involvement in new deals. Hoffman, a...

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UK Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
UK Launches FinTech Fund Backed by Mastercard and Barclays
August 16, 2023  |  Startups

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step to bolster its position as a global FinTech investment hub by launching a £1 billion investment fund,...

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Sequoia Capital Reportedly Downsizes 2 Major Funds
Sequoia Capital Reportedly Downsizes 2 Major Funds
July 27, 2023  |  Investments

Silicon Valley venture firm Sequoia Capital has reportedly downsized two major funds due to the downturn in the startup market. In a move reflecting the changes...

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Cash-Strapped Tech Startups Seek Acquisitions to Stay Afloat
Cash-Strapped Tech Startups Seek Acquisitions to Stay Afloat
July 14, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Cash-strapped tech startups facing a financing crunch are increasingly seeking to sell themselves to larger companies, launching a wave of takeovers of popular artificial intelligence...

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