AI Chip Designer AMD Lays Off 4% of Global Workforce
AMD is refocusing its business around its largest potential areas of growth, a move that includes shedding some 1,000 jobs from its global headcount.
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Polymarket Probed by DOJ for Alleged Use by U.S. Traders
Polymarket, which is not registered with U.S. regulators, had agreed to prevent U.S. traders from betting on the platform.
Ad tech Firm Viant Buys Streaming Data Firm Iris For AI Model
Viant will use Iris' streaming data to train its artificial intelligence model which is designed to automate media buying.
Amazon to End Fresh Grocery Service in Germany
It’s the latest example of Amazon pulling back on its own grocery delivery services and relying more heavily on partnerships with other grocers.
Meta Plans to Launch Ads on Threads in Early 2025
Threads plans to allow a small number of advertisers to create and publish ads on the app starting in January.
X’s Usage Drops Slightly, Pew Says, While WhatsApp Rises
YouTube continues to be the most widely used social media platform, by far, while Facebook is second, the survey showed.
Trump Nominates Rep. Gaetz, Who Voted Against TikTok Ban Bill, as AG
Trump named Republican Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general, putting forward a congressman who opposed a bill that could ban TikTok next year.
Meta to Face Trial Over Whatsapp, Instagram Acquisitions
The decision follows a series of setbacks in the FTC’s case
OpenAI Nears Release of Software to Operate Devices, Automate Tasks
Rivals such as Anthropic and Google are working on similar computer-using automation software.
OpenAI Discusses AI Data Center That Could Cost $100 Billion
OpenAI is calling on the federal government to help expand the country's data center energy capacity so that it can maintain its lead in AI over China, which is part of Donald Trump’s stated agenda.
Liberty CEO Maffei to Depart
Maffei is leaving after a series of deals have simplified Liberty, leaving it as the owner of the Formula One racing business and a motorcycle racing operation still to be acquired.
Klarna Files Confidentially For U.S. IPO
The installment lender has been eyeing a potential IPO after expanding aggressively in the U.S.
Marc Lore’s Wonder to Buy Grubhub, Raises $250 Million
Wonder is paying $150 million in cash and will assume $500 million in Grubhub debt.
Amazon Launches Temu Competitor Called ‘Haul’
The launch of Haul comes after a yearslong debate inside Amazon about how to respond to the rise of Chinese discount apps Temu and Shein.
Tencent’s Profit Jumps 47% on Videogame Growth in China
The videogame recovery shows Tencent's resilience when many industries are grappling with China's economic slowdown.
Vision Fund Co-CEO Rajeev Misra to Step Down
Misra is leaving as IPOs and stock rallies drive up the returns of the fund known for placing huge bets on startups.
Trump Officially Names Musk, Ramaswamy to Lead Government Efficiency Push
Musk had previously promised to identify $2 trillion in cuts to the federal budget.
Database Provider Snowflake Steps Into AI-Powered Search
Snowflake debuts a new product that makes its database function like an internal AI-powered search engine, marking a new direction for the company.
Spotify’s Price Rises Boost Bottom Line
Recent price rises lifted Spotify's revenue and profits.
BuzzFeed Warns On Convertible Notes
BuzzFeed expects to owe $120 million, and has less than half of that left in cash.
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