Lab-grown diamond startup So/Facet raises Rs 10 crore led by Sauce

The round also saw participation from Mokobara cofounders Sangeet Agrawal and Navin Parwal, Chona Family Office (that’s behind Hocco Ice Creams), Haleon South Asia president Kedar Lele, and Moonshot co-founder Devaiah Bopanna.

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Netflix faces questions on user engagement ahead of third-quarter report

Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, recently admitted the company "is not growing as fast as I want us to", and suggested live programming could be an opportunity to accelerate growth.

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ISB programme explores AI’s growing role in the future of digital finance

The Executive Programme in Fintech and AI at ISB is crafted to equip finance professionals with cutting-edge skills in financial services. Spanning 32 weeks, this program offers live online sessions alongside engaging experiential learning. Participants will delve into real-world applications of fintech, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. Tailored for senior finance leaders, this course seeks to enhance strategic decision-making. Applications for the next cohort are now open, creating valuable networking opportunities.

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Samsung to use TSMC technology for Nvidia's next-generation memory chips: Report

Nvidia has asked Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron Technology to use TSMC's process for NVHBM base dies, and sixth-generation DRAM technology for its core dies, the newspaper said, citing industry sources.

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Only 8% of fund managers report improved investment returns from AI adoption: Report

Despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global asset management industry, only 8 per cent of fund managers have reported measurable improvements in investment returns, according to a joint research report by Morgan Stanley and Oliver Wyman.

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Microsoft pulls out of UK data center deal with Nscale: Telegraph

The US tech giant, one of Nscale's two largest customers, recently terminated its agreement for the data center in Loughton, Essex, according to the report.

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AI bubble burst may trigger 2008-like banking crisis, says Gary Marcus

In a recent discussion, Gary Marcus raised critical flags about OpenAI's fiscal responsibilities as the stock market faces instability. He warned that the demise of leading AI firms could trigger extensive financial repercussions. Notably, Marcus compared the current climate to WeWork's disastrous decline, suggesting that Microsoft might pick up OpenAI at a bargain.

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‘Dad, the internet at home is too slow’: How Jio’s founding idea took shape

Isha Ambani's concerns regarding poor household internet sparked important conversations about India's digital landscape, leading to transformative innovations. In response, Mukesh Ambani pioneered Reliance Jio in 2011, aiming to enhance mobile connectivity across the nation. Its launch in September 2016 revolutionized the telecom sector by offering affordable data and complimentary voice services.

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From shareholders to partners: How Google and Meta’s Jio investments evolved into an AI alliance

Meta and Google, originally minority shareholders in Jio Platforms, are now forming strategic partnerships with Reliance. The new collaborations focus on enterprise AI initiatives and dedicated cloud infrastructure in India. Meta's joint venture will leverage Llama models for developing AI platforms, while Google focuses on establishing cloud services. Both companies aim to enhance Reliance's capabilities in AI and cloud technology sectors.

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Nvidia, Apple each gave $25 million for Trump's ballroom: Washington Post

The Adelson family, longtime financial supporters of Trump and his Republican Party, committed $25 million as well, as did billionaire Charles Ergen, co-founder and chairman of telecommunications company Dish Network, the report added.

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CoreWeave's slump puts spotlight on debt behind AI boom

The loss-making AI cloud company, burdened with about $50 billion in debt, has become the poster child for mounting concerns that the data center boom is being fueled by credit, straining newer players and pressuring cash flows even at giants such as Alphabet and Meta Platforms.

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