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TikTok Threatens to Exit U.S. Market Over ByteDance Sale Mandate
TikTok warns it will cease U.S. operations by January 19 if the Supreme Court doesn't block a law requiring ByteDance to sell the platform. The social media giant, serving 170 million monthly U.S. users, argues the mandate violates First Amendment rights while officials cite national security concerns.
Hyundai and NVIDIA Join Forces to Accelerate AI-Powered Automotive Innovation
Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA announce a strategic partnership at CES to advance AI solutions in vehicles and manufacturing. The collaboration leverages NVIDIA's computing infrastructure and Omniverse platform to enhance autonomous driving systems and optimize production through digital twin technology.
Watch Duty Surpasses ChatGPT as California Wildfire Crisis Fuels App Downloads
As devastating wildfires ravage Southern California, the Watch Duty tracking app has dethroned ChatGPT as the top free app on Apple's App Store. The app's real-time wildfire information and evacuation alerts, powered by firefighters and first responders, have become crucial tools for over 70,000 residents facing evacuation.
Microsoft Initiates Performance-Based Layoffs Affecting Less Than 1% of Workforce
Microsoft has confirmed targeted job cuts impacting under 1% of its 228,000 employees, based on performance reviews. The tech giant emphasizes these reductions are part of its regular talent management process, while maintaining optimistic revenue projections driven by AI infrastructure expansion.
Razer's AI Gaming Coach Raises Fair Play Concerns in Competitive Gaming
Razer's Project Ava, an AI-powered gaming assistant offering real-time vocal advice, sparks debate about competitive integrity in gaming. While promising as a training tool, the system's ability to provide live strategic guidance during matches raises questions about fairness and ethical boundaries.
Microsoft Opens Phi-4 AI Model to Public: A Game-Changer in Open-Source AI Development
Microsoft's decision to open-source their powerful 14-billion parameter Phi-4 AI model marks a significant shift in AI accessibility. The model demonstrates exceptional performance in mathematical reasoning and language understanding while requiring fewer computational resources than larger competitors.
SK Group Surpasses Nvidia in Chip Development Race, Claims Major HBM Breakthrough
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won announces that SK's chip development now outpaces Nvidia's demands, particularly in high-bandwidth memory technology. The milestone marks a significant shift in the industry dynamic as SK focuses on specialized AI data centers and independent AI capabilities.
Disney Reveals Massive 157M Ad-Supported Streaming Users Across Its Platforms
Disney announces a milestone of 157 million users streaming content with advertisements globally across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The entertainment giant leads transparency efforts by detailing its measurement methodology while seeing success in its ad-supported streaming strategy.
Apple Reinforces Privacy-First Approach with Siri's Advanced Data Protection Features
Apple details its comprehensive privacy measures for Siri, highlighting on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute technology. The company maintains its commitment to user privacy while advancing AI capabilities, refusing to use Siri data for marketing or third-party purposes.