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Indonesia to Pitch Data Center Opportunities to Elon Musk

Indonesia is seeking to capitalize on its close ties with Elon Musk by presenting business opportunities, including data center development, despite his previous rejection of an electric vehicle battery factory proposal, reports the Wall Street Journal. Musk, who struck a $5 billion deal in 2022 to purchase nickel from Indonesia,

China's Chip Output Growth Slows Amidst US Tech War

China's integrated circuit (IC) output growth slowed to single digits for the first time in 2023, marking a significant development in the intensifying US-China tech rivalry, reports the South China Morning Post. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that IC output in November increased by 8.7%

More Carmakers Will Need In-House Chip Skills, Says Synopsys CEO

The need for carmakers and industrial system integrators to develop their own in-house chip design capabilities is growing, asserting that this is no longer a luxury but a necessity for remaining competitive, reports Nikkei Asia. Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys, the world's leading provider of electronic

Amazon Workers Authorize Third Strike at Illinois Facility as Union Tensions Rise

Amazon workers at a delivery station in Skokie, Illinois, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, becoming the third US facility to do so in less than a week, reports the Wall Street Journal. This move signifies escalating tensions between the e-commerce giant and the Teamsters union amid ongoing contract

TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Avert US Ban

TikTok is making a last-ditch effort to prevent a US ban, asking the Supreme Court to temporarily block a law that could force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the short-video app by January 19, reports Reuters. The Department of Justice, which has deemed TikTok a national security threat

Walmart Teams Up with Meituan in China to Boost E-commerce

Walmart China has announced a new strategic partnership with Meituan, China's largest food delivery company, to accelerate its e-commerce business in the country, reports Reuters. The partnership will integrate Walmart stores into Meituan's extensive delivery network, according to a WeChat post by Walmart China. This move

AI Camera Targets Drink and Drug Drivers in UK Trial

Devon and Cornwall in the UK are hosting a world-first trial of an AI camera designed to detect drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reports BBC News. The Heads-Up machine, developed by Acusensus, uses advanced technology to identify driving behavior consistent with impairment. The camera, which can be

UK Online Safety Regime Takes Effect, Placing Spotlight on Tech Firms

Britain's new online safety regime has officially come into force, requiring social media companies to take proactive steps to combat illegal activity on their platforms, reports Reuters. This marks a significant shift in the UK's approach to online safety, with the media regulator Ofcom publishing its

Alibaba to Sell Department Store Chain Intime to Youngor Fashion

Alibaba Group Holding is reportedly set to sell its department store chain Intime Retail (Group) to Chinese apparel company Youngor Fashion, marking Alibaba’s exit from offline retailing in China, according to sources familiar with the matter, reports the South China Morning Post. The two sides are expected to announce

Google Unveils Enterprise AI Platform With Search and Agents

Google has launched a new platform that integrates AI agents and AI-powered search for businesses, reports PYMNTS. Google Agentspace, announced on Friday, combines the company’s Gemini AI model and search capabilities with businesses’ data, regardless of where it’s stored. “Google Agentspace makes your employees highly productive by helping