OpenAI Says AI Industry Disruptor DeepSeek May Have Coped Its Work as Rivals Race to Catch Up
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Microsoft brings a DeepSeek model to its cloud
Microsoft’s close partner and collaborator, OpenAI, might be suggesting that DeepSeek stole its IP and violated its terms of service. But Microsoft still wants DeepSeek’s shiny new models on its cloud platform. Microsoft today announced that R1, DeepSeek’s so-called reasoning model, is available on Azure AI Foundry service, Microsoft’s platform that brings together a number […]
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Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC seeking $1B for new fund
8VC, a venture firm led by Palantir founder Joe Lonsdale, is seeking nearly $1 billion for its sixth fund, according to a regulatory filing. The Austin-based firm’s latest fund aims to raise nearly 14% more than its previous $880 million flagship vehicle, which closed in February 2023. TechCrunch has reached out to the firm for […]
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DeepSeek might have a trademark problem in the U.S.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has been accused of IP theft, faced privacy inquiries in Europe, and has been the target of an enormous cyberattack. Now, it appears the company has a new headache on its hands: a U.S. trademark conflict. On Tuesday, DeepSeek filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeking […]
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What DeepSeek, China, and Trump mean for Apple ahead of its Q1 earnings
These days, nothing is certain about the tech market or the world at large. Even NVIDIA’s seemingly bulletproof stock took a hammering on Monday, enduring a $589 billion market cap decline after China-based DeepSeek raised questions for investors about more efficient AI models. But Apple’s stock has remained steady ahead of its first quarter earnings […]
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5 Ways to Build a Partner Network That Organically Fuels Your Growth
This article outlines strategic approaches to building a partner network that drives organic business growth. It focuses on creating shared value, leveraging industry events, and fostering intentional, scalable collaborations.
MoviePass might pivot to crypto
After MoviePass’s historic implosion, subscribers to the “Netflix for movie theaters” were already cautious around the company’s 2023 relaunch. These moviegoers may grow even more skeptical after MoviePass sent out an email blast on Wednesday, which surveyed customers about their interest in web3. “Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies are transforming the business landscape at an unprecedented […]
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The 4 Pillars of Leadership — How Process-Driven Leaders Enhance Performance
Let’s explore how process-oriented leaders help drive businesses and teams forward — and how they can leverage their style for maximum impact.
4 Tax Strategies Every High-Earning Entrepreneur Needs to Know for 2025
It is not a secret that many high-earning entrepreneurs feel shaken when tax season rolls around. The rules are constantly changing, and the stakes are high. Yet this upheaval also opens up exciting avenues to optimize your financial outcomes through proactive tax planning.
Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk. These startups want to extinguish it
Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate adaptation startups.
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