TikTok Invests $8.8 Billion in Thailand Data Centers, Bypassing US-China Tech Tensions - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

TikTok Invests $8.8 Billion in Thailand Data Centers, Bypassing US-China Tech Tensions – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

ByteDance’s TikTok committed $8.8 billion in data centers in Thailand over five years, Reuters cited VP Helena Lersch on Friday. Prior reports indicated Nvidia Corp NVDA eying investments in Thailand after Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL Google and Microsoft Corp’s MSFT move as Southeast Asia becomes a hub for artificial intelligence data centers and component manufacturing. Thailand has attracted…

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Bill Gates' Concerns, Nvidia' Leap In Genetic Research, Elon Musk's Grok Beats OpenAI's ChatGPT, And More: This Week In AI - Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Bill Gates’ Concerns, Nvidia’ Leap In Genetic Research, Elon Musk’s Grok Beats OpenAI’s ChatGPT, And More: This Week In AI – Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:BABA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

The week was abuzz with news from the tech world, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking center stage. From Bill Gates issuing a warning to the next generation to Nvidia Corp. NVDA and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. BABA making strides in AI, the weekend was anything but quiet. Let’s dive into the top stories. Bill Gates’ Warning to the Next Generation In…

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Bill Gates Has A Warning For The Next Generation, Says Be 'Very Afraid' Of These 4 Issues

Bill Gates Has A Warning For The Next Generation, Says Be ‘Very Afraid’ Of These 4 Issues

Bill Gates has outlined critical challenges for future generations, emphasizing the importance of addressing bioterrorism, climate change, and artificial intelligence. What Happened: The Microsoft Corp. co-founder, reflecting on his fears from the 1950s, also noted the persistent threat of nuclear war. However, he highlighted additional concerns for younger generations, including the potential dangers of bioterrorism and the…

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Why There's No New Steve Jobs Or Zuckerberg — Bill Gates Names The Only 20-Something Founder Who's Still In The Game

Why There’s No New Steve Jobs Or Zuckerberg — Bill Gates Names The Only 20-Something Founder Who’s Still In The Game

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates couldn’t name many young tech founders leading groundbreaking companies from this era, with only one exception — Alexandr Wang. What Happened: During a conversation with Stripe CEO Patrick Collison at the Computer History Museum, Gates was asked to name any founders in their 20s who are at the top of the…

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Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic Fights US Move To Block Google’s Search Proposal - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic Fights US Move To Block Google’s Search Proposal – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Jeff Bezos-Backed Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) developer, has filed a plea with a federal court to dismiss a U.S. government proposal that would prevent Alphabet Inc.‘s GOOGL GOOG Google from investing in AI startups. The proposal is intended to address Google’s alleged monopolization of the online search market. What Happened: Anthropic, in a court filing on Friday,…

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China Sets Sights On Apple, Nvidia And Other US Tech Companies As Trade Tensions Rise - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)

China Sets Sights On Apple, Nvidia And Other US Tech Companies As Trade Tensions Rise – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)

China is looking to target U.S. tech companies in order to gain leverage in trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump. What To Know: According to the Wall Street Journal, Chinese officials are building a list of U.S. tech companies that can be probed over antitrust concerns, including Nvidia Corp NVDA and Alphabet Inc GOOG….

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While Elon Musk Has Been At The Center Of Trump's Presidency In The First Three Weeks, Data Shows His Rivals Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg And Others Benefited More Since The Inauguration: Here's More - (UBER), (TSLA)

While Elon Musk Has Been At The Center Of Trump’s Presidency In The First Three Weeks, Data Shows His Rivals Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg And Others Benefited More Since The Inauguration: Here’s More – (UBER), (TSLA)

Tesla Inc. TSLA CEO Elon Musk, the world’s richest person with a net worth of $412 billion, is at the center of criticism amid a potential conflict of interest as he takes on the role of head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). What Happened: DOGE was introduced by Donald Trump, with Musk leading…

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Jeff Bezos’ $10 Billion Earth Fund Pulls Support From Key Climate Initiative: What Happened? Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos' $10B Earth Fund Halts Backing For Prominent Climate Initiative: What Happened? - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Jeff Bezos’ $10 Billion Earth Fund Pulls Support From Key Climate Initiative: What Happened? Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos’ $10B Earth Fund Halts Backing For Prominent Climate Initiative: What Happened? – Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)

The Earth Fund—a $10 billion initiative founded by Amazon.com Inc. AMZN founder Jeff Bezos—has discontinued its support for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a major verifier of corporate climate goals that influences how companies like Apple Inc. AAPL and H&M attain a “net zero” label. What Happened: The Earth Fund’s decision to withdraw support…

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Tesla's Golden State Struggles: Registrations Decline In US' Largest EV Market For 5th Straight Quarter - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

Tesla’s Golden State Struggles: Registrations Decline In US’ Largest EV Market For 5th Straight Quarter – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)

EV giant Tesla Inc. TSLA had 203,221 vehicle registrations in California in 2024, nearly 12% lower than the year before, according to recent industry data. What Happened: “Things aren’t looking so golden for EV automaker Tesla in the Golden State. Tesla’s dominance in the electric vehicle market continues to falter as the brand reported its…

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