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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 […]
- GuruFocus.com
New U.S. Export Rules Impact NVIDIA's High-Performance Chips
Compliance begins on May 15, following a 120-day review period.
- The Independent
Arnold Schwarzenegger sets record straight on leaving the United States
Schwarzenegger has been one of the few Republicans to have criticised Trump
- The Independent
The best and worst outfits at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Lauren Sanchez faced widespread criticism for her daring outfit while Melania Trump’s hat sparked countless memes
- 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
Ramaswamy forced out of DOGE by Musk after calling US workers ‘mediocre,’ report says
Entrepreneur is now expected to launch a gubernatorial campaign in his home state of Ohio
- 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
- The Telegraph
Italy’s playboy prince says he hired a prostitute to show him how to have sex
Prince Emanuele Filiberto, the grandson of Italy’s last king, has revealed how he hired a prostitute to teach him how to have sex with his first girlfriend.
- 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.
- HuffPost
CNN Data Reporter Hits Joe Biden With A Harsh Truth In His Final Hours Of Office
"My goodness gracious," Harry Enten said of one particular polling detail on the outgoing president.
- The Telegraph
Antony’s £85m transfer calamity is worst case of ‘Manchester United tax’
There have been frustrations within the corridors of power at Old Trafford down the years about the so-called “Manchester United tax”. In other words, clubs hiking up the price on their players simply because it is United registering an interest. The starker reality, though, is this a problem of United’s own making.
- CNN
Trump revokes security clearances of former officials who signed Hunter Biden laptop letter with executive action
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday revoking the security clearance of 51 former intelligence officials who signed a 2020 letter arguing that emails from a laptop belonging to Hunter Biden carried “all the classic earmarks of a Russian information operation” and that of his former national security adviser John Bolton.
- BuzzFeed
Older Adults Who Never Got Married Revealed The Unexpected "Realities" Of What It's Like To Be Single Later In Life
"I am single, and I always was. I am 43 years old. I don't see a point in changing that. Most married people are miserable."
- Reuters
Exclusive-Trump to pull nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees from flights, say US official, advocate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. government to resettle in the U.S., including family members of active-duty U.S. military personnel, are having their flights canceled under President Donald Trump's order suspending U.S. refugee programs, a U.S. official and a leading refugee resettlement advocate said on Monday. The group includes unaccompanied minors awaiting reunification with their families in the U.S. as well as Afghans at risk of Taliban retribution because they fought for the former U.S.-backed Afghan government, said Shawn VanDiver, head of the #AfghanEvac coalition of U.S. veterans and advocacy groups and the U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Trump made an immigration crackdown a major promise of his victorious 2024 election campaign, leaving the fate of U.S. refugee programs up in the air.
- CBC
With a show of strength, Hamas sends a message about its grip on Gaza
Among the many striking images of the three Israeli hostages being released Sunday, the video of dozens of armed Hamas fighters in full combat gear at the handover location in Gaza City stands out.The men, who surrounded the women as they were turned over to the Red Cross, were sporting almost new-looking combat fatigues and matching black balaclavas, with green bandanas featuring the Hamas logo tied around their head. They also arrived in a convoy of several white vehicles that appeared clean a
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Harper Beckham's dad David shares rare insight into teen daughter's 'exciting' future
David Beckham has always been a devoted father, but his recent heartfelt speech offered a rare and touching glimpse into his hopes for his 13-year-old daughter Harper’s future.
- The Telegraph
This was inauguration style like we’ve never seen – but there was one breakout fashion star
From trowelled-on make-up to Lauren Sanchez’s lacy white bra (because what could be more appropriate at the swearing in of a president than some deeply tanned cleavage? Then again, given this president…), this was inauguration style as we’ve never seen it.
- Yahoo News Singapore
CPF’s Special Account closure boosts retirement payouts for seniors; Singapore to enhance cost of living support in 2025 Budget: Singapore live news
CPF announces Special Account closure for members aged 55 and above as the government pledges more aid for cost of living woes. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
- Evening Standard
Enzo Maresca demands 'immediate' improvement from Chelsea star: 'He stopped playing'
Blues boss again goes public with his frustrations over one player’s work rate despite his impressive performance against Wolves