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Nvidia delays launch of new China-focused AI chip

Reuters was first to report that Nvidia (NVDA.O) has told customers in China it is delaying the launch of a new artificial intelligence chip it designed to comply with U.S. export rules until the first quarter of next year.   The post Nvidia delays launch of new China-focused AI chip appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
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Amazon.com to cut ‘several hundred’ Alexa jobs

Reuters exclusively reported that Amazon.com (AMZN.O) on Friday announced it is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit, citing shifting business priorities and a greater focus on generative artificial intelligence. The cuts affect several hundred employees working on Alexa. The post Amazon.com to cut ‘several hundred’ Alexa jobs appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
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OpenAI explores how to get ChatGPT into classrooms

Reuters exclusively reported that OpenAI, whose generative AI products initially raised fears of widespread cheating on homework, is now exploring how it can get its popular ChatGPT chatbot into classrooms.  The post OpenAI explores how to get ChatGPT into classrooms appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
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First Quantum plans maintenance for Panama copper mine amid protests 

Reuters exclusively reported that Canada’s First Quantum Minerals was considering putting its key Panama copper miner on care and maintenance from Nov. 23, effectively shutting production at a mine that accounts for about 1% of global output. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that the move follows protests that blocked coal from reaching […]
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Adobe open to remedy discussions with EU on Figma deal 

Reuters exclusively reported that Photoshop maker Adobe (ADBE.O) expects to get an EU antitrust warning on its $20 billion bid for cloud-based designer platform Figma and is open to proposing remedies to resolve regulatory concerns.   The post Adobe open to remedy discussions with EU on Figma deal  appeared first on Reuters News Agency.
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EU agrees mineral supply targets to cut reliance on China 

Reuters exclusively reported that Negotiators for EU governments and lawmakers reached a deal on Monday on targets for domestic supply of critical minerals such as lithium and nickel to reduce its reliance on third countries, principally China. The European Commission proposed the Critical Raw Materials Act in March, a centrepiece of EU strategy to allow […]
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Excitement and worry as stock options trading booms in India 

Reuters exclusively reported a sudden explosive growth in stock options trading in India this year has got the country’s retail traders excited and regulators worried about the risks such speculative fervour could spawn. The boom in derivatives trading in the country’s historically conservative markets, where some products such as stock futures are still too expensive, […]
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