Stocks

“Thares of two big online education stocks tank more than 10% as students use ChatGPT”

“The rapid rise of artificial intelligence appears to be taking a toll on the shares of online education companies Chegg and Coursera. Both stocks sank by more than 10% on Tuesday after issuing disappointing guidance in part because of students using AI tools… Continue Reading…

Business

“Microsoft says cloud AI demand is exceeding supply even after 79% surge in capital spending”

“…In its earnings report on Thursday, Microsoft said capital expenditures jumped 79% from a year earlier to $14 billion. The company is spending much faster than it’s increasing revenue — sales climbed 17% in the period. Even with all that investment, Microsoft… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Apple stock will soar 36% as it gears up to launch an AI-enable iPhone, BofA says”

“…Apple stock is a “top pick” for 2024 and has potential upside of 36% as it gears up for the launch of an AI-enabled iPhone, according to Bank of America. The bank reiterated its “Buy” rating and $225 price target for… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business, Economy

“IRS commissioner indicates AI will play growing role in future tax collection”

“You can’t spell Internal Revenue Service without AI, and its commissioner, Danny Werfel, offered a vision this week for how the tax collecting agency intends to use artificial intelligence in the not-too-distant future. Werfel, in remarks made April 17 at UiPath… Continue Reading…

Energy

“AI-Driven Power Demand Is Set to Jump 900% in Chicago Area, Exelon CEO Says”

“…The demand surge wouldn’t be met immediately by more power generation. New data centers would initially be served by excess capacity already on the regional grid, imported electricity from other areas and then eventually by newly constructed sources, said Paul… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Apple Signal of AI Intent Unleashes $112 Billion Stock Surge”

“…Apple’s decision to overhaul its Mac computer line to focus on artificial intelligence, as reported by Bloomberg, struck a chord with investors, sending the stock up 4.3% and adding $112 billion in value in its best performance in nearly a… Continue Reading…

Business

“Microsoft to invest $2.9 billion to expand AI, cloud infra in Japan”

“Microsoft said on Tuesday it would invest $2.9 billion over two years to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in Japan, the latest in a series of overseas expansions by large tech firms to support the development of artificial intelligence.… Continue Reading…

Business

“Israel’s Cyera triples valuation to $1.4 bln in funding led by U.S. investment firm”

“April 9 (Reuters) – Israel’s data security firm Cyera has tripled its valuation to $1.4 billion in less than a year as it raised fresh capital in a series C funding led by U.S. tech-focused fund Coatue Management… The rapid… Continue Reading…

Economy

“‘Social Order Could Collapse’ in AI Era, Two Top Japan Companies Say”

“TOKYO—Japan’s largest telecommunications company and the country’s biggest newspaper called for speedy legislation to restrain generative artificial intelligence, saying democracy and social order could collapse if AI is left unchecked. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, or NTT, and Yomiuri Shimbun Group… Continue Reading…

Business

“Mike Lynch-backed legal tech startup Luminance raises $40 million, capitalizing on AI hype”

“Legal technology firm Luminance has raised $40 million in fresh funding from investors to grow its U.S. footprint, capitalizing on the wave of investor interest surrounding artificial intelligence… Luminance said its annual recurring revenue jumped roughly fivefold in the past… Continue Reading…