With Apple on board, OpenAI’s next act could be its toughest yet

With Apple on board, OpenAI’s next act could be its toughest yet

OpenAI stormed onto the scene with ChatGPT and upended the tech world in less than two years. But over the next few months, the artificial intelligence darling will face some of its biggest tests yet. A highly anticipated partnership with Apple will supercharge its reach, putting it in front of millions of users who may … Read more

Tiger Global plans to join OpenAI’s funding round at more than $150 billion valuation

Tiger Global plans to join OpenAI’s funding round at more than 0 billion valuation

In this photo illustration, the OpenAI logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen with a photo of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. Didem Mente | Anadolu | Getty Images Tiger Global is planning to join OpenAI’s buzzy new funding round that would value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $150 billion, according to … Read more

Alibaba’s Taobao launches AI-powered English version in Singapore

Alibaba’s Taobao launches AI-powered English version in Singapore

The logo of Alibaba’s e-commerce app Taobao is displayed next to mobile phones displaying the app, in this illustration picture taken October 25, 2023. Reuters | Florence Lo Singapore — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba‘s Taobao shopping app topped the Apple App Store charts in Singapore after releasing an English version on Tuesday — thanks to … Read more

Intel gets boost from Raimondo, effort to spur U.S. chip production

Intel gets boost from Raimondo, effort to spur U.S. chip production

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo listens as President Joe Biden participates virtually in a meeting on the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act at the White House on July 25, 2022. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images Intel has been badly beaten down of late, losing 60% of … Read more

JD Vance says he thinks Apple benefits from Chinese slave labor

JD Vance says he thinks Apple benefits from Chinese slave labor

Republican vice presidential nominee Ohio Sen. JD Vance on Thursday took a shot at Apple on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” stating he thinks the company benefits from “slave labor” in China. His comment was part of a broader conversation about taxing companies that rely on manufacturing in China. “Do I think Apple is an evil company? No. Do … Read more

Apple turns AirPods into hearing aids, focusing on big health market

Apple turns AirPods into hearing aids, focusing on big health market

Soon, people with AirPods in their ears might not be drowning you out — they might be wearing them to hear you better. Apple announced on Monday that its AirPods Pro 2 headphones will become an FDA-cleared hearing aid in the coming weeks through a software update. That means that adults with mild or moderate … Read more

Apple relies on carriers to drive sales. What to expect with iPhone 16

Apple relies on carriers to drive sales. What to expect with iPhone 16

Apple’s new AI features may not be the only factor driving iPhone upgrades. Deals offered by the major U.S. cell phone carriers play a hand in device sales, as well. AT & T, Verizon and T-Mobile have announced their respective offers for customers who want to trade in their current phones for the new iPhone … Read more

Streaming deals are key to future of NFL viewership, fandom

Streaming deals are key to future of NFL viewership, fandom

The National Football League’s bet on streaming is paying off — and helping to broaden its fanbase in the U.S. and globally. Hans Schroeder, the NFL’s executive vice president of media distribution, said at CNBC x Boardroom’s Game Plan sports business event on Tuesday that the league’s recent slew of exclusive streaming deals with media … Read more

57 million privately insured adults eligible for GLP-1s

57 million privately insured adults eligible for GLP-1s

Weight loss syringes of the brands “Wegovy”, “Ozempic” and “Mounjaro” are sold at In der Achat Apotheke in Mitte, Germany. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future … Read more

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. A bright spot 2. More bites at the Apple Apple announced a range of new products Monday, as it tries to boost sales of its all-important iPhone. It unveiled multiple new versions of the device — the iPhone 16, … Read more