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    DeepSeek Restarts Second Funding Round

    DeepSeek Restarts Second Funding Round

    Oct 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    DeepSeek has resumed its second funding round after pausing in July, according to reports. The Hangzhou-based AI start-up is seeking nearly $8 billion at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan, with Monolith Management reportedly in talks to invest. Some proceeds could support a large data centre in Inner Mongolia as DeepSeek pursues 1 gigawatt of computing power. The company also told users to expect substantial price increases, a shift for a firm known for low-cost models.
    Blackstone Eyes Major Debt Deal For Anthropic Chip Access

    Blackstone Eyes Major Debt Deal For Anthropic Chip Access

    Oct 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Blackstone has held early talks with investors about a potential debt package of at least $36bn to finance Anthropic’s access to Google AI chips. The proposed financing would exceed a $35bn transaction arranged by Apollo Global Management and Blackstone about two months ago for a similar purpose. The discussions highlight how AI infrastructure is increasingly funded through complex private-credit structures and circular arrangements involving chip suppliers, cloud providers and model developers.
    Privacy & Cookie Policy Update

    Privacy & Cookie Policy Update

    Oct 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    A newly published privacy and cookie policy explains how a France-registered data controller handles personal data across its website. The policy covers information users provide, data collected automatically through cookies, and details received from partners or other sources. It also outlines sharing practices, retention in secure EEA servers for 10 years, security measures, and the rights available to individuals under GDPR. Cookie categories and browser blocking options are described separately.
    Ce qui s'est passé le 24 octobre dans l'histoire de la pop

    Ce qui s'est passé le 24 octobre dans l'histoire de la pop

    Oct 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Le 24 octobre réunit plusieurs générations de la musique populaire. Cette date voit naître Drake et Monica, tandis que Boyz II Men et Whitney Houston bouleversent les records du Billboard. Elle est aussi marquée par la sortie de The Wiz, par un album des Backstreet Boys sans Kevin Richardson et par des événements judiciaires impliquant Bobby Brown et Jennifer Hudson.
    New York, NY 26 août 2025 : Benito Martínez Ocasio "Bad Bunny" assiste à la première de Sony Pictures Caught Stealing au Regal Union Square à New York. 26 août 2025 - Photo

    New York, NY 26 août 2025 : Benito Martínez Ocasio "Bad Bunny" assiste à la première de Sony Pictures Caught Stealing au Regal Union Square à New York. 26 août 2025 - Photo

    Oct 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, attended the New York premiere of Sony Pictures' Caught Stealing at Regal Union Square on Aug. 26, 2025. The appearance brought one of music's biggest global stars into the spotlight of a major film rollout. Bad Bunny is part of the ensemble surrounding director Darren Aronofsky's adaptation of Charlie Huston's novel. The night also highlighted his expanding presence across music, fashion, and cinema.
    Dernières actualités de Zendaya Coleman

    Dernières actualités de Zendaya Coleman

    Oct 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Zendaya Coleman reste au centre de l’actualité, entre son couple avec Tom Holland, des rencontres avec Meghan Markle et le prince Harry, des apparitions remarquées sur les tapis rouges et des collaborations mode et beauté. Retour sur les titres et faits marquants qui ont rythmé les dernières semaines.
    Le business de Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

    Le business de Beyoncé Knowles-Carter

    Oct 29, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Dans un entretien rare, Beyoncé revient sur Cowboy Carter, album country qui réhabilite l’histoire des cow-boys noirs. Elle explique aussi sa vision de l’entrepreneuriat, de Cécred à la gestion de sa famille, et son rapport à la célébrité. À 43 ans, la star défend une carrière guidée par l’héritage, l’authenticité et la liberté créative.
    ‘I want them to get better’: Remote CEO Job van der Voort on AI

    ‘I want them to get better’: Remote CEO Job van der Voort on AI

    Oct 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Remote CEO Job van der Voort wants existing employees to become 10 times more effective as AI tools improve, rather than replacing them with software. The company has made AI training compulsory and is encouraging teams to solve problems with AI before asking for more hires. Remote remains profitable and private, while demand for independent contractors rises sharply. Van der Voort also warns that complex European labor rules remain a major challenge.
    Oracle bundles AI video tools and streaming into one media platform

    Oracle bundles AI video tools and streaming into one media platform

    Oct 28, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Oracle has unveiled Media Fabric at its AI World event in Las Vegas, a platform that combines AI video and image models with a production suite and a live-streaming network. The system is designed to let brands generate multiple versions of a single advert and help broadcasters tailor programming to different audiences. Oracle says Media Fabric will be available within 12 months and includes safeguards for customer work and copyright risk. It is one of several announcements at AI World, alongside a deal to offer Cerebras AI computers and a $1B partner fund.
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