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Samuel Boivin | Null Photo | Getty Imagesmicron Shares rose 7% on Thursday as the company announced a new investment round aimed at strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain and plans to accelerate spending in the country through 2035. The new strategic investment of up to $3 billion includes $500 million for Taiwan-based GlobalWafers to expand wafer development and manufacturing at its Texas facility, as well as a 10-year supply agreement for raw silicon wafer production capacity. “Ensuring a reliable supply of critical inputs is essential to supporting Micron’s long-term growth and technology roadmap,” Ben Tessone, Micron’s chief procurement officer,…
Reuters reported, citing an internal memo, that Meta plans to start manufacturing the latest version of its AI-specific chip in September to lower the cost of GPUs amid an unprecedented parts shortage. At least one chip passed the testing phase in about six weeks, according to the memo. Meta is collaborating with Broadcom on chip design, but will use Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for manufacturing. According to the report, it also buys RAM from Samsung, storage from SanDisk, and fiber optic equipment from Sumitomo Electric. In March, Meta detailed four new chips developed under the Meta Training and Inference…
palo alto networks CEO Nikesh Arora warned that token costs need to fall by as much as 90% to facilitate large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence. “I think 54% is a good start,” Arora told Seema Modi on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” on Thursday. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told CNBC that Frontier Labs’ latest model is 54% more token efficient for agent coding. “Maybe we need another twist.”Arora said the token’s efficiency should drop by up to 20% over the next 12 months and 90% by next year. Rising token costs have emerged as a major pain point for enterprises,…
Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards gives birth and welcomes second child with fiancé Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainLeanne Pinnock is adding little me to her family. The Little Mix singer has revealed that she and husband Andre Gray are expecting their third child. Pinnock captioned the July 9 post: “When one chapter ends, another begins.” The attached video shows the 34-year-old in the studio while her song “Heaven” plays in the background. Pinnock walked up to the microphone before the cameras started rolling, revealing her tiny baby bump. After sharing the news, Pinnock’s comments section was quickly filled with well wishes from fans and…
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a bilateral meeting at the Beshtepe presidential palace during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026 (not shown). Win McNamee | Getty ImagesAmericans may not need to start panic buying Iberico ham just yet.President Donald Trump may not carry out a U.S. demand to completely cut off trade with Spain, but he could use the same law behind the failed “reciprocal” tariffs to do so if he wanted, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer said Thursday.Gurría told reporters at the White House that President Trump could use…
A vigil was held at the coffin of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Sunday, attended by many senior government officials and the Ayatollah’s three sons. However, among those who were conspicuously missing was a former president who was at odds with the current administration. Their absence cast doubt on the Iranian government’s philosophy of “unity” that has dominated the rhetoric throughout Khamenei’s week-long funeral proceedings. Experts said the message was intended to convey to the United States and Israel that military action has not and will not cause the Islamic Republic to collapse or incite dissent against the…
‘Shameless’ star Emmy Rossum reveals how ex-husband Justin Siegel gave her an ultimatum on their marriageemmy rossum modifying emotions shameless Fans seemed to be convinced of this at one time. Seven years after leaving the beloved Showtime series, the 39-year-old played eldest daughter Fiona Gallagher—She revealed why she left the show two years before it officially ended in 2021. “A common misconception is that I left home to have a baby,” Rossum said during an appearance on “Call Her Daddy” on July 8. “That couldn’t be further from the truth.” surely, Phantom of the Opera Actress – has two young…
The FIFA World Cup quarter-finals begin with a match between France and Morocco, with Atlas Lions looking to avenge their 2022 semi-final defeat and book a place in the last four.France enters the competition as favorites, but Morocco have already proven they can challenge the world’s best on the biggest stage.From Opta predictions and the latest match details to the new rivalry between Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi, here’s what you need to know.What is the full game schedule for Friday? France vs. Morocco, Thursday, July 9th, 4pm (20:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, USA What are the predictions?The semi-final between…
Likeability is important. Mark Cuban says, “One of the most underrated skills in business is being kind. Kindness sells.” Research shows he’s right. Likeable people are more likely to be hired, promoted, seen as effective leaders, and more likely to be successful in sales.But it all starts with making a strong first impression.You probably know the basics. Smile, make eye contact, and ask questions. In one Harvard University study, people who asked at least two additional questions were perceived as significantly more likable. Another study found that people who expect to be liked behave in a warmer manner and often…
Microdramas are all the rage these days, and nearly every company in the attention economy is developing products to capitalize on this opportunity, whether it’s dedicated microdramas apps, social media giants (TikTok and Instagram), or streaming services (Peacock, Amazon Prime, India’s JioHotstar). Character.AI, which lets you chat with customized AI avatars, is also tapping into this emerging market by creating its own microdramas with AI characters. But there’s an interesting twist on the company’s core product that allows users over the age of 18 to chat with characters from these shows, ask questions, and role-play different storylines. The company will…