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ReutersTikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 billion on AI chips in 2025, FT reports
ByteDance plans to spend 40 billion yuan ($5.50 billion) to acquire AI chips in China in 2025, the report said, adding that the company will invest about $6.8 billion overseas to ramp up its foundation model training capabilities using advanced Nvidia chips. About 60% of ByteDance's domestic semiconductor orders would go to Chinese suppliers such as Huawei and Cambricon, while the rest would be spent on Nvidia chips that have been watered down to align with U.S. export controls, according to the report. TikTok, Huawei and Cambricon did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment.
- Insider Monkey
Oracle Corporation (ORCL): Transforming Defense Intelligence with Adarga Partnership on Oracle Cloud
We recently published a list of 10 Buzzing AI Stocks on Latest News and Ratings. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) stands against other buzzing AI stocks on latest news and ratings. With President Donald Trump having returned to power, one of the first things he […]
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Malaysia can help crystalise standardised digital sovereign structure for Asean, says cyber security expert
Cyber security expert Murugason R. Thangaratnam states that Asean must confront fundamental challenges in cyber security head-on for nations in the region to seize their fullest potential in the digital sphere.
- HuffPost
Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Speaks Out Following His Controversial Salute
The Canadian pop artist broke her silence on Musk’s one-armed gesture, making her stance clear.
- The Telegraph
From cruising to chaos: The story of Man City’s shambolic second-half implosion against PSG
It was a relatively sedate 0-0 at the half-time interval when Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola changed the course of the game with two bold substitutions.
- Yahoo News Singapore
Pritam Singh says Workers' Party gearing up for GE2025 with enhanced candidate screening; Tharman, Wong congratulate Trump on his second term: Singapore live news
The Workers’ Party (WP) is taking steps to enhance candidate screening for GE2025 as Tharman and Wong express confidence in Trump’s leadership. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
- The Independent
Seinfeld memes go viral after Mark Zuckerberg’s reaction to Lauren Sanchez’s outfit
‘Get a good look, Costanza?’ said everyone in response to the moment
- The Independent
Former classmate arrested nearly 50 years after teen was found dead on the second floor of her Hawaii school
Detectives had failed to identify a suspect in the murder case for decades
- The Independent
Poll shows how America feels about Trump after his first two days in office. It brings good and bad news
Trump signed a slew of executive orders Monday night in an effort to swiftly execute his policy agenda
- People
Zoe Saldaña Takes a Major Fashion Risk in Nipple-Baring Lace Cutout Dress for “Harper’s Bazaar ”Cover Shoot
The LaQuan Smith design was among the many naked looks seen on the actress
- CNN Business
Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy
For many of America’s 170 million TikTok users, US President Donald Trump’s move to delay a legal ban of the popular social media platform was cause for celebration. But in China, where TikTok’s parent company is based, the reception has been less positive.
- The Guardian
Ruben Amorim ‘smashed dressing room television’ in rant after Brighton defeat
Ruben Amorim reportedly smashed a television in the Old Trafford dressing room in a furious rant at his squad after Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday
- The Independent
Sharon Stone reveals what Harry and Meghan are like as neighbours in resurfaced interview
The couple have reportedly become ‘local villains’ in Montecito
- SETHLUI.COM
23 best buffets in Singapore: Ultimate all-you-can-eat guide for all occasions [Jan 2025 update]
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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's middle child Fin is catching up to 6ft 2 dad in new photos
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's middle child Fin is catching up to 6ft 2 dad in new photos together
- AFP News
Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partners
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea.Rubio met in Washington with his counterparts from the so-called Quad a day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who has vowed to push back against a rising China.
- Cinema Online
Missing Chinese model Yang Zeqi returns home after month-long ordeal
The model is now back with his family after going missing in Thailand
- INSIDER
Ukrainians said North Koreans are so determined to avoid capture that one tried to take himself out with a concrete pillar
The paratroopers said the already-wounded North Korean ran "headfirst" into a concrete pillar when they tried to load him into a vehicle.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Has Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown Over Pastor’s ‘Nasty’ Sermon About Him
The fuming free speech-advocating president demanded an apology.
- Evening Standard
Paul Scholes names NINE players Manchester United should sell amid Chelsea 'interest' in Alejandro Garnacho
Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are also on the chopping block