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Astera Soars 72% on AI-Fueled Demand After $713 Million IPO
Chip connectivity firm’s IPO fourth largest in US this year. Share sale elevates expectation for IPOs including Reddit’s. Astera Labs Inc. jumped 72% in its trading debut after the semiconductor connectivity company’s initial public offering topped expectations to raise $713 million, adding momentum to AI-related stocks and a listings rebound. The shares, which sold for…
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Google to invest €25 million to help Europeans learn AI skills
Google has pledged 25 million euros to help people in Europe learn to use AI. The initiative will also be focused on vulnerable communities to ensure they have access to AI training and skills development, as these groups risk being left behind as the use of AI in the workplace increases. Google announced its ambitious plan to…
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Solana declared most popular blockchain so far this year by CoinGecko Research
The Solana SOL network has emerged as the most popular blockchain ecosystem so far this year, according to CoinGecko Research. The layer 1 blockchain now accounts for 49.3% of global crypto investor interest in chain-specific narratives, the report, published Wednesday, said. “Solana ecosystem’s dominant mindshare has been fueled by Solana’s continued rally back to 2021…
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Elon Musk’s first Neuralink brain chip patient plays chess using telepathy.
Elon Musk’s brain chip startup Neuralink on Wednesday live-streamed its first patient playing an online chess game using the company’s chip implant to move the mouse. Neuralink is testing its brain implant technology for “people with paralysis to control external devices with their thoughts”. Who is the patient? The first human trial for Neuralink is…
