Winklevoss’ crypto exchange Gemini gets nod to launch in France

Winklevoss’ crypto exchange Gemini gets nod to launch in France

Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss (L-R), co-founders of crypto exchange Gemini, on stage at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has been awarded crypto registration to launch its services in France, the company told CNBC exclusively. The firm, which was founded and is owned by twins … Read more

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks out on being fired by his board

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks out on being fired by his board

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, during an interview at Bloomberg House on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 16, 2024. Chris Ratliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images DAVOS, Switzerland — OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman said the night he was pushed out by the board was “wild,” … Read more

Jamie Dimon says he’s done talking about bitcoin: ‘I don’t care’

Jamie Dimon says he’s done talking about bitcoin: ‘I don’t care’

DAVOS, Switzerland — Bitcoin does nothing, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. “I call it the pet rock,” he added. Dimon is a long-time bitcoin critic. The bank chief said in 2021 at peak crypto valuations that bitcoin was “worthless,” and he doubled down on that sentiment last … Read more

Fujitsu says compensating Post Office victims is a ‘moral obligation”

Fujitsu says compensating Post Office victims is a ‘moral obligation”

Paul Patterson, Europe co-CEO of Fujitsu Services, giving evidence to the Business and Trade Committee at the Houses of Parliament, London, on what more can be done to deliver compensation for victims of what has been labelled one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history. House Of Commons – Pa Images | Pa … Read more

AI era is a ‘seismic moment’ we’ve not seen in a decade: Meta exec

AI era is a ‘seismic moment’ we’ve not seen in a decade: Meta exec

The new artificial intelligence era represents a huge moment for the tech industry that has not been seen in a decade, according to a top executive at Facebook parent company Meta Platforms. Reflecting on 2024, Nicola Mendelsohn, head of global business group at Meta, said it was important to talk about the potential for AI … Read more

UN chief warns of ‘serious unintended consequences’ in AI development

UN chief warns of ‘serious unintended consequences’ in AI development

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the assembly during the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos on January 17, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images) Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called on political and business leaders to prioritize … Read more

Tesla slashes prices on Germany cars after similar cuts in China

Tesla slashes prices on Germany cars after similar cuts in China

Tesla Model Y, equipped with FSD system. Three front facing cameras under windshield near rear view mirror.  Mark Leong | The Washington Post | Getty Images Tesla on late Tuesday trimmed prices for its Model Y cars across several countries in Europe, a week after announcing similar price cuts for its Model 3 and Model … Read more

China’s BYD launches AI-powered smart car technology to better compete with rivals

China’s BYD launches AI-powered smart car technology to better compete with rivals

Visitors look at an BYD Seal U electric car of Chinese car brand BYD at the IAA Mobility 2023 international motor show on September 6, 2023 in Munich, Germany. Leonhard Simon | Getty Images News | Getty Images BYD launched its AI-powered smart car system on Tuesday as the world’s largest electric car maker seeks … Read more

What Apple had to change as a result of the Epic Games legal battle

What Apple had to change as a result of the Epic Games legal battle

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., speaks during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, U.S., on Monday, June 4, 2018.  David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple changed the rules of its U.S. App Store on Tuesday in what appears to be the final result from the … Read more

Amazon launches generative AI tool to answer shoppers’ questions

Amazon launches generative AI tool to answer shoppers’ questions

Amazon trailers are parked at an Amazon Air gateway at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on Sept. 26, 2023. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Amazon is rolling out an artificial intelligence tool that can answer shoppers’ questions about a product, a spokesperson confirmed, as the company continues to experiment with generative AI. The new … Read more