FuriosaAI Rejects Meta’s $800M Acquisition Offer

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Google’s AI Video Generator Veo 2 Rolling Out

Google has begun rolling out its AI video generation tool Veo 2 to select users in the United States. This tool is Google’s answer to OpenAI’s Sora technology and represents a significant advancement in AI-generated video content creation.
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FuriosaAI Rejects Meta’s $800M Acquisition Offer

South Korean AI hardware startup FuriosaAI has reportedly declined an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta. This decision has created significant interest in the global semiconductor industry, highlighting the growing value and independence of specialized AI hardware companies.
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US Senate Bill Proposing Fees for AI and Crypto Data Centers

New draft legislation in the US Senate could impose fees on data centers that support blockchain networks and AI models if they exceed certain federal thresholds. This regulatory development could have significant implications for the operational costs of AI and cryptocurrency companies.
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AI-Powered “Wizard of Oz” Makeover Sparks Controversy

Warner Bros. Discovery, Google Cloud, and Magnopus have collaborated to transform “The Wizard of Oz” using AI technology. This “total transformation” of the classic film has generated mixed reactions from experts and fans, raising questions about AI’s role in reimagining cultural classics.
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Business Leaders Building with AI at Google Cloud Next

At Google Cloud Next 25, major companies including L’Oréal, Reddit, and Deutsche Bank shared how they’re implementing generative AI across their operations. The conference highlighted how AI is creating new opportunities across various industries and transforming business processes.
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