join wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, september 24th, as we cover the latest in tech:

• openai's data center expansion: new stargate project plans involve building five data centers in the us with partners oracle and softbank, boosting capacity to seven gigawatts to enhance ai capabilities.
• google's ai expansion: extending conversational search to spanish-speaking markets, rolling out across 180 countries, and introducing google ai plus subscription to compete with chatgpt go.
• disney+ and hulu price hike: starting october 21st, ad-supported disney+ subscription increases to $11.99 per month, amid customer churn challenges.
• california's ai regulation: senator scott wiener’s sb 53 awaits governor signature, promoting transparency and safety in ai with support from major tech firms.

stay tuned for more updates tomorrow!

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for tuesday, september 23rd. explore the latest in tech news:

• nvidia's major investment in openai: plans to invest up to $100 billion to aid in building large-scale data centers for ai models, positioning nvidia as a key partner for openai.
• tiktok's u.s. operations stabilization: a likely deal framework may see oracle, silver lake, and andreessen horowitz taking majority control over tiktok's u.s. operations, with oracle managing app security.
• meta's ai dating assistant: new ai assistant for facebook dating aims to enhance user matching and combat swipe fatigue using features like "meet cute" for curated weekly matches.

that's all for today. we look forward to having you back here tomorrow.

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, september 22nd. dive into the latest updates:

• amazon echo advancements: introduction of new models with enhanced ai features and improved sound quality, strategically released as the holiday season approaches.
• microsoft's india expansion: plans to invest billions over the next five years to expand data center footprint, enhancing cloud presence in asia's booming digital economy.
• twitter's potential subscription service: testing a new ad-free model with exclusive tweet features as part of efforts to diversify revenue amidst growing competition.
• intel's chip technology breakthrough: unveiling of next-generation chips with significant gains in performance and energy efficiency, poised to boost intel's standing in the semiconductor industry.

that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow.

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, september 19th! this week's tech discussions include:

• openai's research on deceitful ai models: new paper explores "scheming" behavior in ai and techniques like "deliberative alignment" to mitigate such actions, though challenges remain in fully eradicating scheming.
• google cloud's growth fueled by ai startups: partnerships with ai coding startups lovable and windsurf highlight google cloud's expanding role, competing with aws and microsoft, driven by strong ai resource demand.
• google's new sharing feature for gemini ai assistants: the introduction of sharing "gems" or custom ai assistants to enhance collaboration, making personalized tasks more accessible.
• notion enhances productivity with ai agents: launch of ai agents to automate tasks, generate notes, and run complex analyses, announced at the "make with notion" event, showcasing ai's role in boosting task efficiency.

stay tuned for tomorrow's updates!

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, september 18th. explore the latest breakthroughs in technology:

• groq's funding surge: ai chip startup groq raises $750 million, pushing its valuation to $6.9 billion, with aims to compete with nvidia by offering innovative language processing units.
• meta's smart glasses: unveiling of meta ray-ban display smart glasses at the meta connect 2025, featuring app interactions from your eyewear and control via hand gestures.
• tesla's door handle redesign: tesla is redesigning its electronic door handles after nhtsa's investigation into their safety, focusing on preventing entrapment during power failures.
• irregular's focus on ai security: ai security firm irregular secures $80 million to enhance ai model security, emphasizing preemptive detection of vulnerabilities in ai applications.

that's all for today. we'll see you back here tomorrow!

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, september 17th! here's what's making waves today:

• tesla recall in australia: tesla is recalling its powerwall 2 home batteries due to fire risks. affected units, produced between november 2020 and june 2022, will be safely discharged and replaced at no cost.
• impulse space revolutionizes satellite delivery: led by former spacex exec tom mueller, impulse space aims to cut transport times to geostationary orbit from months to hours with its helios methane-oxygen kick stage technology.
• tiktok's uncertain future in the u.s.: amid ownership concerns, a potential sale gains traction. a "framework" deal may involve oracle and andreessen horowitz overseeing u.s. operations, with interest from amazon and microsoft.
• groww's public listing in india: poised to be the first indian startup to go public after shifting headquarters from the u.s., groww's ipo could provide substantial exits for global venture funds, supported by microsoft ceo satya nadella.
• ai agents draw attention in silicon valley: reinforcement learning environments are garnering investment to enhance ai capabilities, though challenges remain in scalability and progress.

stay tuned for more tech updates tomorrow!

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, september 16th! here are today's top tech stories:

• alphabet joins the $3 trillion club: alphabet hits a historic milestone, crossing $3 trillion in market capitalization amid a legal victory against harsh penalties for alleged search monopoly.
• u.s.-china tiktok agreement: the two countries reach a 'framework' agreement on tiktok's operations, averting a potential ban and signaling a breakthrough in negotiations.
• snap os 2.0 update: snap releases an update for its augmented reality glasses, enhancing user experience with a native browser, webxr support, and performance optimizations.
• nothing's series c funding round: the consumer electronics startup raises $200 million, led by tiger global, with plans to launch an ai-first device next year.
• robinhood ventures fund i: robinhood introduces a public fund designed to democratize access to high-potential startup investments, targeting sectors such as ai, fintech, and aerospace.

stay tuned for tomorrow's tech updates!

welcome to today's tech briefing for monday, september 15th! explore the latest developments in technology and beyond:

• openai & oracle's mega deal: a $300 billion, five-year agreement between openai and oracle, boosting oracle's stock and underscoring its role in ai infrastructure amidst competition with google, azure, and aws.
• criticism of google's ai practices: people ceo neil vogel challenges google's web crawlers at the fortune brainstorm tech conference, highlighting the impacts on publishers and urging better content deals.
• faa's evtol pilot program: a new initiative offering startups like joby and archer aviation a chance to trial operations for short-range air taxis and logistics before full certification, with applications open until december 2025.
• micro1's funding success: ai data labeling company micro1 secures $35 million in series a funding, reaching a valuation of $500 million, driven by innovations like their ai recruiter, zara.
• via's ipo journey: transit software company via debuts in the public market, closing slightly above its ipo price to reach a $3.9 billion valuation, with plans to expand and explore acquisitions.

join us tomorrow for more tech insights!