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Farm robots poised for growth as labour costs rise

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Financial Times · 07/13/2023 00:00 EDT

Humans used to be much cheaper and far more dexterous. Those advantages are eroding fast Read more ›

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Meta to release commercial AI model in effort to catch rivals

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Financial Times · 07/13/2023 00:00 EDT

Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Google are surging ahead in Silicon Valley development race Read more ›

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What comes next for Microsoft’s $75bn Activision Blizzard deal?

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Financial Times · 07/13/2023 00:00 EDT

Plus, the insurer that’s still bullish on debt-laden UK utilities and Japanese companies scout M&A deals in the US Read more ›

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AI-driven neurotechnology ‘on steroids’ needs regulation, says Unesco

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 18:03 EDT

Manipulation of brain signals advancing so fast it threatens human rights, warns UN body Read more ›

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Musk launches xAI in challenge to dominance of ChatGPT owner

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 14:29 EDT

Tesla boss formally enters artificial intelligence race in effort to catch up with OpenAI and rivals Read more ›

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Microsoft and Activision exploring changes to $75bn deal, says UK regulator

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 13:46 EDT

Restructured transaction could trigger a fresh antitrust probe, warns Competition and Markets Authority Read more ›

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Domino’s/Uber: outsourcing lead generation today, logistics tomorrow

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 12:53 EDT

Many consumers order food strictly through delivery apps, and the pizza chain is having to adjust Read more ›

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Microsoft and Activision exploring changes to $75bn deal, says CMA

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 09:09 EDT

Restructured transaction could trigger a fresh UK antitrust probe, says regulator Read more ›

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Microsoft-Activision ruling represents setback for FTC chair Lina Khan

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 09:00 EDT

Competition watchdog has sought to prevent Big Tech from expanding its market power Read more ›

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Microsoft/Sony: US defeat may force PlayStation into a costly retreat

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 05:41 EDT

It is no surprise shares in the maker of PlayStation are down Read more ›

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Nvidia in talks to be an anchor investor in Arm IPO

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Financial Times 3 place · 07/12/2023 00:01 EDT

World’s most valuable semiconductor group discusses acquiring stake in SoftBank-owned chip designer ahead of New York listing Read more ›

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JPMorgan hires dozens of bankers to serve start-ups and capitalise on SVB collapse

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 00:00 EDT

Biggest US bank steps in to take advantage of gap in market Read more ›

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Court ruling changes the game for Microsoft’s $75bn Activision deal

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 00:00 EDT

US and UK regulators could demand more concessions but investors are betting on an industry-shaping victory Read more ›

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Microsoft races for UK compromise to seal Activision deal

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Financial Times · 07/12/2023 00:00 EDT

Plus, Sam Altman mixes Spacs with science and the scandalous sandwich shop with unexpected ties to the Trafigura scandal Read more ›

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FirstFT: US judge rejects FTC’s attempt to halt Microsoft’s Activision deal

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Financial Times · 07/11/2023 17:43 EDT

Also in today’s newsletter, Nato leaders compromise on Ukraine membership, and China draws up AI rules Read more ›

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US judge denies FTC attempt to block Microsoft’s Activision deal

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Financial Times · 07/11/2023 13:10 EDT

UK competition watchdog also agrees to reopen talks on $75bn video games merger Read more ›

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Nuclear fission start-up backed by Sam Altman to go public

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Financial Times 2 place · 07/11/2023 12:23 EDT

Oklo valued at $850mn in transaction through spac set up by OpenAI chief Read more ›

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Apple/China: tech trade war has not halted a deepening relationship

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Financial Times · 07/11/2023 11:55 EDT

China is both a major customer and supplier, and any changes in one role will have an impact on the other Read more ›

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EU set to clear Broadcom’s $69bn acquisition of VMware

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Financial Times · 07/11/2023 11:49 EDT

UK and US remain among holdouts to one of the biggest tech acquisitions as they continue to probe competition concerns Read more ›

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US judge denies FTC request to block Microsoft-Activision merger

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Financial Times 3 place · 07/11/2023 11:28 EDT

Ruling said antitrust regulator failed to show deal would harm competition in video game market Read more ›

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