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C3 AI shares surge on strong second quarter and upgraded outlook
- Shares in C3.ai Inc. surged over 15% after reporting strong earnings and revenue beats in Q2.
- C3 AI saw revenue of $94.3 million, up 29% YoY, with subscription revenue accounting for 86%.
- The company closed 58 engagements, including 36 pilots, and signed new agreements with major clients.
- C3 AI expects Q3 revenue of $95.5 million to $100.5 million and raised its full-year revenue outlook.
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Unwrap the magic of Windows 11 PCs this holiday
- With innovative AI-enabled features and your favorite apps, Windows 11 PCs redefine what’s possible, making them the ideal gift this holiday season.
- Windows 11 PCs offer world-class security, exceptional performance and provide the right tools to help spark creativity and boost productivity.
- Some of the top Windows 11 PCs available this holiday include Acer Swift Go 14 AI, Acer Swift X 14, ASUS ProArt P16, Dell Inspiron 14 Plus and Lenovo IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1, among others.
- Copilot+ PC supercharges your Windows 11 experience with the fastest, most intelligent, most secure Windows PCs ever.
- Acer Swift Go 14 AI, ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 and Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition are featured for AI-driven tasks, gaming and peak AI innovation.
- Dell XPS 13 with better graphics and AI performance, Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge with Samsung’s seamless ecosystem integration and New Surface Pro (11th Edition) with AI-accelerated Copilot+ experiences are also featured.
- New Surface Laptop (7th Edition) is the most flexible, powerful 2-in-1 with next-generation performance and Copilot+ experiences.
- These devices are available at worldwide retailers including Amazon, Walmart and the Microsoft Store.
- All-day battery life with up to 15 hours, multipurpose usage and a host of innovative features make them the ideal choice for gifting or upgrading your own setup.
- Visit the Help me choose selection tool to discover the full portfolio of Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs available from many partners, including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and Microsoft Surface.
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AI Explained: How Attention Mechanisms Took Over AI
- Attention mechanisms have become a significant breakthrough in artificial intelligence.
- They help machines focus on important information while ignoring noise.
- Attention mechanisms have revolutionized machine translation and language models.
- They are also used in computer vision, healthcare, and ecommerce applications.
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Microsoft shares new data center design featuring a closed-loop water system for cooling
- Microsoft has unveiled a new closed-loop water system for cooling its data centers.
- The system uses a closed-loop design where water flows past heat-generating processing chips.
- Microsoft aims to reduce water consumption, which currently stands at 33 million gallons per center.
- Other water-saving strategies include using reclaimed and recycled water.
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Amazon shareholders call for the company to hold 5% of its assets in Bitcoin
- A group of Amazon shareholders has requested that the company allocate 5% of its assets in Bitcoin.
- The proposal suggests that Amazon should diversify its treasury and include assets like Bitcoin, which have the potential to appreciate more than bonds.
- The proposal highlights the performance of MicroStrategy, a company that holds Bitcoin on its balance sheet, which has outperformed Amazon's stock by 537% in the past year.
- Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has also called on Microsoft to adopt Bitcoin, stating that it represents the greatest digital transformation of the 21st century.
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Microsoft and Amazon investors eye proposals for the tech titans to buy bitcoin amid MicroStrategy's huge rally
- Microsoft shareholders will decide on whether the firm should consider investing in bitcoin.
- A shareholder proposal argues that bitcoin is an 'excellent' inflation hedge.
- A similar proposal will be put forth to Amazon.
- MicroStrategy's bitcoin buying strategy has caught the attention of Big Tech shareholders.
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Apple overtakes Microsoft as the best-managed company in the US
- Apple has overtaken Microsoft as the best-managed company in the US, according to the Drucker Institute's annual ranking.
- Apple ranked highly in innovation and financial performance, scoring 99.9 in innovation and second highest in financial performance.
- Tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, and Intel also made the top 10.
- The ranking assesses companies based on customer satisfaction, employee engagement and development, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength.
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OpenAI Seeks To Remove Commercial ‘AGI’ Constraint
- ChatGPT developer OpenAI is in discussions to remove a provision that bars commercial entities such as Microsoft from using its most powerful AI models once the start-up achieves 'artificial general intelligence' (AGI).
- OpenAI is considering removing the stipulation from its corporate structure to allow Microsoft to continue investing in the company and accessing all of its technology after AGI is achieved.
- The provision was included to prevent powerful technologies like AGI from being misused for commercial gain and give ownership of the technology to OpenAI's non-profit board.
- OpenAI's shift towards a for-profit focus has attracted criticism and led to the departure of several key members of the company's founding team.
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Using Entra External ID with an Auth0 OpenID Connect identity provider
- This post discusses implementing an Open ID Connect identity provider in Microsoft Entra External ID.
- Auth0 is used as the identity provider, and an ASP.NET Core application is used for authentication testing.
- Microsoft Entra External ID supports federation using OpenID Connect, and it was used to create the Auth0 OpenID Connect client.
- The setup involves configuring the client in Auth0, setting up the callback URLs, and integrating the identity provider in the Entra External ID user flow.
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OpenAI Aiming to Eliminate Microsoft AGI Rule to Boost Future Investment
- OpenAI is considering removing the provision that blocks Microsoft from accessing its future artificial general intelligence (AGI).
- The provision was initially added to protect AGI from commercial misuse and give ownership to OpenAI's nonprofit board.
- However, removing the provision would allow Microsoft to continue investing and accessing OpenAI technology once AGI is achieved.
- OpenAI, valued at $150 billion, needs more funding as it competes with wealthier rivals in the AI race.
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The Salt Typhoon telecom hack targeted senior American political figures, the White House says
- The Salt Typhoon hack targeted major telecom companies like AT&T and Verizon.
- The hack originated in China and is one of the largest attacks on US telecommunications.
- US security officials believe that senior American political figures were the primary targets of the hack.
- Millions of people's personal information could be at risk due to the yearslong hacking campaign.
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Ultrawealthy investors are vying to buy TikTok — here's what some would do if they took over the mega-app
- A legislature upheld a law that forces the sale of TikTok from ByteDance unless it relinquishes its shares in the app by January 19.
- Many investors, philanthropists, and tech giants are interested in acquiring the platform.
- Several ultrawealthy individuals have said publicly what they would do if they acquired the app.
- In March, Kevin O'Leary stated he wanted an investor group to purchase the platform for approx $20-30 billion.
- O'Leary stated that the new version of the app could be created under the existing TikTok brand as a 'steward.'
- Steven Mnuchin, the former treasury secretary, is also interested in purchasing TikTok and replicating the app's signature algorithm.
- Bobby Kotick, Activision's ex-CEO, is considering bidding for TikTok in the hundreds of billions of dollars.
- Frank McCourt seeks to 'give TikTok's users and creators control of their online data,' according to a recent press release.
- In 2020, companies including Microsoft, Walmart, and Oracle, failed to acquire TikTok due to concerns regarding ByteDance's ties to Beijing.
- TikTok is currently unavailable from US app stores until ByteDance sells it off, however, the company is appealing the decision.
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Wipro, SIAM.AI Partner to Build AI Tourism Assistant
- Wipro Limited and SIAM.AI have partnered to create an AI-powered digital assistant for Thailand's Tourism Authority.
- The assistant, named 'Sukjai,' will offer 24/7 support in Thai and English, providing tailored recommendations and real-time information to tourists.
- Features include transportation guidelines, lodging availability, crowd flow updates, personalised activity suggestions, emergency assistance, and safety alerts.
- The project aligns with Thailand's focus on digital sovereignty and AI development, aiming to enhance travel experiences and open up economic opportunities.
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OpenAI wants to remove a clause about AGI from its Microsoft contract to encourage additional investments, report says
- OpenAI is considering removing a clause from its contract with Microsoft.
- The clause would end Microsoft's access to OpenAI's advanced models once AGI is achieved.
- Removing the clause could encourage Microsoft to invest more in OpenAI.
- OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman, believes AGI will be achieved sooner than expected.
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When AI Guardrails Uphold Systemic Racism: The Hidden Cost of Digital Bias
- Much of today’s AI is trained on data rooted in Western frameworks, dismissing non-Western practices and traditions.
- The historical roots of this bias can be traced back to the Rockefeller family and their transformation of Western medicine.
- AI guardrails often exclude perspectives outside the Western paradigm, perpetuating systemic inequities.
- To create more equitable AI systems, marginalized perspectives must be integrated, funding equity promoted, and power structures challenged.
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