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Google announces quantum computing chip breakthrough
Google on Monday showed off a new quantum computing chip that it said was a major breakthrough that could bring practical quantum computing closer to reality.
OpenAI releases Sora AI video generator to public
OpenAI on Monday released the latest version of its highly anticipated Sora video generator to the public, stepping into an increasingly crowded field of AI tools that has raised concerns about disruption to creative industries.
Italian prosecutor says Meta owes more than 887 mn euros in VAT
A Milan prosecutor on Monday said that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, owes more than 887 million euros in value added taxes on estimated revenue it generated in Italy between 2015 and 2021.
UK finance minister hails 'milestone' talks with EU counterparts
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves advocated Monday for "more normal trading relations" with the European Union, as she became the first British chancellor since Brexit to attend a meeting of eurozone counterparts.
China probes Nvidia for 'violating' anti-monopoly law
China on Monday launched an investigation into US chip giant Nvidia for allegedly violating its anti-monopoly laws, a top government agency said, as the two countries race for global chipmaking dominance. The US government in 2023 restricted Nvidia from selling some of its top AI chips to China, which the US sees as a strategic competitor in the field of advanced semiconductors.
Cash crunch fuels rising misgivings against Nigeria's money agents
Mobile money agents have become a familiar sight across Nigeria, using handy point-of-sale machines to provide essential services to millions of people without access to banking, particularly in hard-to-reach rural areas.
Air India buys 100 more Airbus aircraft
Air India has placed an order to buy 100 more Airbus aircraft, the Tata Group-owned carrier said Monday, in a deal aimed at bolstering its fleet and winning over flyers. Since taking over the former national carrier in 2022, the sprawling Tata Group conglomerate has sought to turn around the loss-making airline by ordering new aircraft and upgrading its existing fleet.
German VW workers kick off second round of strikes
Thousands of Volkswagen workers walked out on Monday in the second round of strikes in the escalating conflict between unions and management over the German carmaker's drastic savings plans. The walkout was timed to coincide with the latest round of negotiations between unions and management over VW's savings plan.
China's leaders vow more 'relaxed' monetary policy in 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top leaders said Monday they would adopt a more "relaxed" approach to monetary policy as they hashed out plans to boost the economy next year. "Next year we should... implement a more active fiscal policy and an appropriately relaxed monetary policy," they added.
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