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Jeff Dean, chief scientist, Google DeepMind and Google Research, spearheads Alphabet Inc’s recently merged artificial intelligence groups – DeepMind and Google Brain. Among its most famous engineers, Dean joined Google in 1999 and has since been at the forefront of AI research in Silicon Valley. Along with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis, he now leads all of Google’s critical and strategic AI projects, as outlined by Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai earlier in April. In an interview with ET’s Samidha Sharma at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, he spoke about playing catch-up in the artificial general intelligence (AGI) race, its chatbot Bard's launch, impending release of Google’s Gemini — a ChatGPT competitor — as well as strategies to combat misinformation fuelled by AI tools. Edited Excerpts.

Hold on, financial advisors! Don’t flip that last calendar page just yet. There’s still work to be done.

Nine Blocks Capital Management has become the first crypto hedge fund to obtain a Virtual Asset Management and Investment Services license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), the company announced in a press release Monday.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) could be sentenced to up to ten years in prison following his exchange’s historic legal settlement last week, according to a new filing from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Taylor Morrison CEO Sheryl Palmer discusses the headwinds facing the housing market after a drop in August existing home sales on 'The Claman Countdown.'

Binance founder and former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, must stay in the U.S. for the time being until his sentencing in February of next year, a federal judge has ruled.

Following his appointment as the new CEO of the world’s largest crypto asset exchange on November 22, Richard Teng has outlined his vision for the platform going forward.

"Meet the old new boss. Same as the old boss." These are the ending lines of a song by The Who, written by Pete Townshend, titled We Won’t Get Fooled Again. The song is in many ways emblematic of what we have seen at OpenAI over the last few days.

More workers are getting access to a Roth savings option in their 401(k) plans.

Modular homebuilder Veev has built more than 170 townhomes, single-family houses, condos and other types of dwellings around the Bay Area, and has set its sights on building 300 more single-family houses in Northern California by the end of 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Monday said it will raise prices beginning 1 January, setting the stage for similar hikes by rival automakers. The company attributed the move to higher commodity costs and steep inflation, but did not specify the quantum of price hike for specific models. “Steel prices have firmed up a little over the last 3-4 months, which accounts for around 38% of our commodity buying.

Disney enthusiasts are not only treated to a recently opened "World of Frozen" at Hong Kong Disneyland but are also teased with what lies ahead in Disney's ambitious global expansion plans. From enhanced parks and cruise lines to fresh experiences, the entertainment giant is gearing up for a transformative journey that extends far beyond the enchanted kingdom of Arendelle.

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ALSO READ: Elon Musk's Tesla plans to invest up to $2 billion in India's plant but with riders On Oct. 27, 130 members of the powerful metalworkers’ union IF Metall walked out at seven workshops across the country where the popular electric cars are serviced, demanding that the carmaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in Sweden have.

Investing.com — U.S. futures edged lower Monday, as investors took profits given the strong gains this month to date ahead of the release of more important inflation data this week.

Disrupting the way that alternative asset fund managers connect with wealth managers is the target for a new feature from a global fintech.

Bharat Tex exhibition in February aims to showcase the complete textile value chain, featuring participants ranging from farmers to fashion designers. The event, held at both Bharat Mandapam and the newly constructed Yashobhoomi in the capital, marks India's dedication to becoming a global textile powerhouse, combining innovation, collaboration, and the «Make in India» spirit. Timed strategically, the exhibition, covering an expansive two lakh square feet (equivalent to 45 football fields), is anticipated to coincide with the announcement of general elections. Textiles has been a major focus sector, given the large number of weavers, artisans and workers involved in the sector. Bharat Tex 2024 represents India's 5F vision, encompassing Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. It emphasizes the nation's readiness to take on global competition in the textile sector, creating products not only for India but the entire world. The four-day event is expected to attract global CEOs, policymakers, in addition to over 3,500 exhibitors from around the world, 3,000 overseas buyers from over 40 countries, and more than 40,000 domestic buyers, official sources told TOI. The textiles ministry, which is working with trade bodies, has reached out to global players such as Chanel, LVMH, Uniqlo, Zara and Walmart — which is hosting its first global sourcing meeting around the same time — to join the mega event where nearly 100 top Indian brands such as Fabindia, Nalli, Arvind Mills and Raymond will be showcased as the organisers work on the theme of «local for global». «Indian manufacturers cater to big brands, largely as vendors.

Gold loan non-banking finance company Indel Money has witnessed a rise of 127.21% in its net profit in the second quarter of FY24 to 18.91 crore from Rs 8.32 crore in the corresponding period of FY23. The revenue for the quarter rose by 61.09% to Rs.

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin currently trades at $37,385, marking a slight decline of nearly 1% as of Monday. This movement comes amidst pivotal developments in the crypto industry, highlighted by the former NYSE President’s prediction of a significant influx of capital following the potential introduction of a Spot Bitcoin ETF.

Apple CEO commented. The CEO provided further clarification on his concept of 'one plus one equals three': "Experiencing collaboration with individuals who inspire and bring out our best is truly remarkable. Essentially, we share the belief that the combination of your idea and my idea surpasses the merit of each individual idea in isolation." Cook, who assumed the role of Senior Vice President at Apple in March 1998, was later questioned by Lipa about the prerequisites for working at the iPhone maker, such as needing a degree or exceptional coding skills.

A Key Fact Sheet (KFS) is a simplified document that provides borrowers with essential information about a financial product, such as a loan or a credit card. It is intended to help borrowers understand the key terms and conditions of the product and make informed decisions that align with their financial circumstances and risk tolerance.