Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 1/22/25. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Here is the daily technology #threadcast for 1/22/25. The goal is to make this a technology "reddit".
Drop all question, comments, and articles relating to #technology and the future. The goal is make it a technology center.
Finding how X works is a reverse engineering process.. work in progress!
MrBeast is reportedly now among those trying to buy TikTok
Employer.com has joined forces with YouTuber MrBeast to buy TikTok. They haven't disclosed their all-cash bid amount, and it's not clear if ByteDance is seriously considering the offer. President Trump has signed an executive order delaying any potential TikTok ban for 75 days. Other potential TikTok buyers include Elon Musk, Amazon, Oracle, and a syndicate headed by billionaire Frank McCourt.
#technology #tiktok #mrbeast
OpenAI teams up with SoftBank and Oracle on $500B data center project
OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, along with others, have teamed up to build multiple data centers for AI in the US. The joint venture, called The Stargate Project, will create hundreds of thousands of jobs and secure American leadership in AI. It will begin with a large data center project in Texas before eventually expanding to other states. The companies expect to pour up to $500 billion into the venture over the next four years. OpenAI is reportedly aggressively building out a team of chip designers and engineers to create an AI chip for running models - it could arrive in data centers as soon as 2026.
#technology #ai #openai #softbank
I am on a really great move with X... the move is strong with me!
Wait for it!
Creating a Game with Shaders
The video showcases a unique approach to game development using shaders on a phone, despite the challenges and limitations of this method.
Introduction to Shaders
Exploring the Shader Editor App
Recreating a Game with Shaders
Overcoming Challenges
Performance Optimization
Conclusion
AI Revolution: Free Alternative to OpenAI's $200 Model
The recent release of DeepSeek R1, a free and open-source Chain of Thought reasoning model, has rivaled OpenAI's $200 model, offering a state-of-the-art alternative.
Introduction to DeepSeek R1
How DeepSeek R1 Works
Using DeepSeek R1
Learning AI
417-Megapixel Andromeda Galaxy Panorama Took Over a Decade to Make
Astronomers have completed the most comprehensive survey of the Andromeda galaxy so far and created a 417-megapixel panorama. The massive 42,208 by 9,870-pixel panorama took over a decade to create and includes more than 600 photos. It is the largest photo mosaic ever created using Hubble Space Telescope observations. The photo shows 200 million stars, a fraction of the estimated one trillion stars in the system. It will help scientists learn more about Andromeda's history. A video showing highlights from the mosaic is available in the article.
#technology #astronomy #space #andromeda #hubble
Instagram is reportedly trying to attract TikTok creators with large bonuses
Instagram is offering creators $10,000 to $50,000 a month to exclusively post Reels. Meta has also launched the Breakthrough Bonus program, which lets TikTok creators earn up to $5,000 over three months for posting Reels to Facebook and Instagram. The company has extended the maximum length of Reels to three minutes. It is working on a new video editing and creation app designed to compete directly with ByteDance's CapCut.
#technology #socialmedia #tiktok #instagram
Great thread, looks like #AI is about to advance with the fund for mates. I wonder how this will end.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2025/01/23/what-does-trumps-500-billion-stargate-mean-for-the-world-of-ai/
The arms race is on. Data is the fundamental unit and everything will be driven by data centers.
It will be the foundation for future economies.
100% I can see Trump moving heavy in on Chinese and foreign companies forcing them to sell to U.S companies. I am not entirely sure how I feel about it. But I am also an Australian so if the U.S takes control it is of no consequence or risk to me. But I don't like how free market isn't free if your company succeeds. But I also don't know what those foreign nations are doing with my data.
It is a really odd position with a lot of risks
What makes it your data? Arent you using applications they paid to develop, running on servers they pay for? Dont you volunteer to use these services?
that is a valid point
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Get ready for virtual AI cohosts that chat with Twitch stars and control their streams
Inworld AI, Streamlabs, and Nvidia are launching an AI assistant for streamers to provide real-time technical support and act as a game-aware cohost.
#technology #ai #streaming #nvidia #inworld #streamlabs
Google Researchers Can Create an AI That Thinks a Lot Like You After Just a Two-Hour Interview
Stanford researchers created AI agents that replicate human behavior with 85% accuracy by interviewing 1,052 people using a purpose-built interface. The study, in collaboration with Google DeepMind, suggests these agents could help decision-makers understand public opinions by simulating responses to policies and product launches. While AI agents performed well on personality tests, they struggled with replicating human decisions in economic games.
#technology #ai #stanford #google #deepmind
Why Enterprises Need AI Query Engines to Fuel Agentic AI
AI query engines enable enterprises to effectively utilize vast amounts of both structured and unstructured data, bridging the gap between raw data and AI-powered applications. They offer advanced features like diverse data handling, scalability, accurate retrieval, and continuous learning, enhancing the capabilities of AI agents. Companies like DataStax are already leveraging these engines to support applications in customer service, video search, and software analysis.
#technology #ai #agenticai #nvidia
FoundationStereo: Zero-Shot Stereo Matching
NVIDIA presents a novel approach that combines foundation models with stereo matching techniques to enhance 3D perception for robots and autonomous vehicles.
#technology #ai #nvidia #foundationstereo #3dperception
Buzzy French AI startup Mistral isn't for sale and plans to IPO, its CEO says
Mistral, a French AI startup, plans to take the initial public offering route instead of being acquired. It has raised substantial capital and is well positioned to continue providing service globally, and specifically to European companies.
#technology #ai #ipo #mistral
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The Future of Global P2P Payments: Stablecoins and URL Links
BeerMe, a new P2P payment app powered by USDC, eliminates platform restrictions and wallet address headaches by enabling users to send tokens via simple URL links. This innovative solution offers seamless, intuitive crypto transactions that eliminate platform lock-in, onboarding friction, and centralized intermediaries, fulfilling the promise of a truly open financial system.
#technology #crypto #p2p #payments #beerme
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Switzerland’s Crypto Valley hits $593B with 17 unicorns in 2024
Switzerland's Crypto Valley achieved a cumulative valuation of $593 billion in 2024, a 55% year-over-year increase, and 50 projects in total. The ecosystem captured nearly a third of European blockchain funding with $586 million invested across 56 deals. Centralized financial services dominated the investment landscape with 34% in funding, followed by blockchain networks and DeFi platforms at 29% and 15% respectively.
#technology #crypto #switzerland
Crypto Thought Trump Would Bring It Legitimacy. Then He Launched a Meme Coin.
The launch of Trump-branded meme coins ($TRUMP and $MELANIA) has sent shockwaves through the crypto industry, which had hoped for regulatory legitimacy under his administration. Critics, including crypto insiders, warn that the speculative tokens undermine the sector's credibility, raise ethical concerns, and signal frothy market conditions.
#technology #crypto #trump #meme
President trump wants to spend $500 billion on an Ai project called Stargate
!summarize #openai #china #ai
!summarize #salesforce #marcbenioff #microsoft #stargate
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!summarize #boobs #laurensanchez #inauguration #jeffbezos
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!summarize #nymets #mlb #petealonso #davidrobertson
!summarize #trump #agenda #president #politics
!summarize #barrontrump #inauguration
!summarize #trump #who #unitedstates
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Bluesky looks and feels a lot like old Twitter. Users can write short posts and include a photo or short video. They can also interact with others' posts by commenting, liking or reposting. Users' feeds consist of people they follow, as well as any other feeds they decide to subscribe to. But unlike conventional social media platforms, Bluesky is designed to be decentralized and give users a greater degree of control over their data and what content they do or don't see.
"We don't control what you see on Bluesky ... There's no single algorithm showing you things. You can browse a marketplace of algorithms built by other people. You can build your own algorithm if you want to see just cats or just art, you can do that," Bluesky CEO Jay Graber said in an interview with CNBC in November. Bluesky also allows users to export out any of their posts, likes and followers to other platforms should they choose to leave Bluesky. Graber has said this makes the platform "billionaire-proof."
!summarize #tesla #ev #automotive
Bluesky currently does not host ads, which is the business model of most social media platforms, but its leadership has not ruled that out as possibility in the future.
"I'll tell you what we're not going to do for monetization. We're not going to build an algorithm that just shoves ads at you and locking users in," Graber said. "That's not our model. And so what we are going to do is give users better experiences, add new features, and then we're doing a subscription model as well as services in the developer ecosystem. Because this isn't just for users, this is for people who want to come build."
!summarize #unitedstates #automotive #industry
But building a social media platform is no easy feat. Like many platforms before it, Bluesky has struggled with an increase of impersonator accounts and scammers as it's grown. Bluesky recently said that users submitted 6.48 million reports to its moderation service in 2024, compared to 358,000 reports submitted in 2023. Watch the video to find out more about Bluesky's impressive growth and the challenges facing the company in an increasingly fragmented social media market.
"The data centers are actually under construction," Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison said at a news conference at the White House, alongside Trump. "The first of them are under construction in Texas. Each building is a half a million square feet. There are 10 buildings currently being built, but that will expand to 20 and other locations beyond the Abilene location, which is, which is our first location."
Oracle shares jumped 7% on Tuesday.
In 2019, three years before the launch of ChatGPT, Microsoft invested $1 billion in OpenAI, which committed to moving its services to Azure. As OpenAI's computing needs expanded, Microsoft signed contracts with third-party cloud providers, such as CoreWeave, to supplement its Azure cloud infrastructure.
!summarize #externalrevenueservice #trump #tariffs #taxes
Oracle entered the mix last year. The database software maker, which trails Amazon, Microsoft and Google in the cloud market, said in June that Microsoft's Azure AI platform would be extended to Oracle's cloud.
OpenAI said Tuesday that it will continue to increase consumption of Azure, and Microsoft said OpenAI recently made "a new, large Azure commitment" for products and model training. Microsoft still has rights to OpenAI's intellectual property, which can go in products such as Copilot. And it still has the exclusive on supplying computing requests for OpenAI's application programming interface.
!summarize #trump #reindustrialization #economy
But the relationship has shown signs of strain, and Microsoft named OpenAI as a competitor in July. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talked about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's big ambitions on a podcast with investors Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley that was released in December.
"What he wants to do, I have to accommodate for, so that he can do what he does," Nadella said. "And he needs to accommodate for the discipline that we need on our end, given the overall constraints that we may have."
!summarize #jensenhuang #trump
Musk, who is also CEO of SpaceX and owner of social media app X, was one of Trump's top financial backers in the campaign and is positioned to wield major influence in the administration. Ellison is a longtime Trump supporter, and Oracle is TikTok's cloud infrastructure provider in the U.S.
"What I'm thinking about saying to somebody is, buy it and give half to the United States of America," Trump said. "And we'll give you the permit.'"
Trump said ByteDance would have "the ultimate partner" in the U.S. which would "make it very worthwhile for them in terms of the permits and everything else."
Trump's views on TikTok have shifted radically since his first term. In 2020, Trump signed an executive order to ban the app. A federal court viewed his effort as "arbitrary and capricious," and blocked him. He began to speak more favorably of TikTok after he met in February with billionaire Republican megadonor Jeff Yass, a major ByteDance investor who also owns a stake in the owner of Truth Social, Trump's social media app.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew attended Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Monday.
ByteDance has not indicated whether it will sell TikTok, but the Chinese government has reportedly considered a plan that would involve Musk acquiring the operations.
Musk didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Oracle and TikTok representatives also didn't provide an immediate comment.
!summarize #msm #lonmusk
The investor announced that he, along with "The People's Bid for TikTok," an effort led by Project Liberty Founder Frank McCourt, had offered ByteDance $20 billion in cash to buy the platform in an appearance on Fox News' "America's Newsroom."
Speaking to CNBC, he said the proposed deal did not include ByteDance's TikTok algorithm, which has been a key point of scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, adding that his group had its own alternative.
!summarize #trump #memecoin #crypto
In order for TikTok to stay online under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, or PAFACA, signed last year, ByteDance needed to divest it by a Sunday deadline or see the ban come into effect.
TikTok temporarily went dark in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld PAFACA on Friday, but resumed service after Trump provided it with assurances.
McCourt confirmed to CNBC that the Project Liberty team remained "ready to work collaboratively with the Trump Administration, ByteDance, and a consortium of American partners" to finalize a deal and keep TikTok online.
!sumamrize #lawfare #pardons #pambondi
"Project Liberty has a proven tech stack that is already in use and offers a clear path to address the national security concerns of Congress while keeping TikTok operational," he added.
Legal hurdles
Firms involved with TikTok have had differing reactions to Trump's executive order. Service providers such as Oracle and Akamai have willingly kept TikTok online, while Apple and Google are yet to restore ByteDance-owned apps on their stores.
According to O'Leary, while Trump's ban extension has likely lent protection to the likes of Oracle and Akamai, it's unclear if ByteDance's deadline to divest will be extended.
!sumamrize #tesla #battery #4680 #cybertruck
!summarize #marcorubio #panamacanal #politics
"What we need is not really a 75 day extension. What we need is to go back and ask congress to open the order and provide for these new options, because they're not provided for right now," he said.
"I would love to do a deal, if the law provided for it, but I don't have the luxury of breaching the order of Congress," he added.
!summarize #westcoast #unitedstates #migration
Law experts who spoke to CNBC agreed that the legal status of TikTok and Trump's executive order remained uncertain and that any efforts to make a deal for the platform could face challenges.
"The Order does not appear to comply with the statute. Congress carefully included certain dates and procedures in the law, which SCOTUS found to be constitutional," said Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond.
"Thus, a federal court could find that the Order violates the law and invalidate it," he said, noting, however, that such an action could take a long time if the government appealed to the Supreme Court.
!summarize #stanleydruckenmiller #tariffs #trump #taxes
Sarah Kreps, the director of the Tech Policy Institute at Cornell University, agreed the executive order was not consistent with the Supreme Court's decision, adding that it said nothing about progress toward a qualified divestiture.
Given that violators of the TikTok ban could face billions in fines, it's not entirely prudent for parties to take Trump's assurances over the law and SCOTUS's ruling, Kreps said.
"They're certainly gambling with the law and putting considerable faith in executive authority," she added.
In this video we look at possible answers to the biggest questions currently keeping Brian up at night (I think that's when he sleeps). I attempt to answer the questions so he can get some rest.
!summarize #trump #judge #birthright #citizenship
!summarize #charlesbarkely #michaeljordan #son #scottiepippen #exwife
!summarize #jensenhuang #nvidia #chips #technology
China softens stance?
In March last year, O'Leary told CNBC that TikTok could fetch $20-$30 billion on the market, a huge discount, given any sale would likely exclude the platform's algorithms.
Instead, the value in a potential deal was the opportunity to gain the strong domestic brand of TikTok and its over 100 million users, he said.
Around the time conversations about a TikTok sale ramped up, the Chinese government was seen as a major barrier to a ByteDance divestment.
!summarize #china #trump #taiwan #elonmusk
"When it comes to actions such as the operation and acquisition of businesses, we believe they should be independently decided by companies in accordance with market principles," a Beijing spokesperson told reporters Monday when asked about President Donald Trump's TikTok proposal.
According to O'Leary, any potential sale of ByteDance is still expected to be negotiated between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
"With TikTok, I have the right to either sell it or close it, and we'll make that determination and we may have to get an approval from China too," Trump told reporters following his inauguration.
While signing the executive order, the President reportedly suggested that he could impose tariffs on China if Beijing failed to approve a U.S. deal with TikTok. On Monday stateside, he also said he would consider the likelihood of Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison buying the platform.
Meanwhile, O'Leary told CNBC that he was in Washington still working on a potential TikTok deal with U.S. lawmakers.
!summarize #trump #dei #government
!summarize #rossulbricht #trump #pardon #silkroad
With Ramp’s new Treasury product, businesses can store cash in a business account and earn 2.5% or in a money market fund for potentially higher yields. They can have quicker access to their cash to pay bills, he said, considering cash stored in the business account is liquid.
As with other fintechs operating in the space, Ramp is not a bank but rather is partnering with banks on the offering, Glyman emphasizes. The startup is partnering with First Internet Bank of Indiana on the cash deposit account and Apex on the investment side.
!summarize #atoms #science #physics
Ramp operates in a crowded space that includes a host of competitors such as Mercury, Brex, Navan, Rho, and Mesh Payments. Brex, perhaps the most well-known of the bunch, at one time years ago had applied for a bank charter before later opting not to go that route.
For its part, Ramp is not aspiring to be a digital bank. But the step into offering a treasury account is a big one for the company that is expected to boost Ramp’s bottom line, Glyman said. It’s also helping it become more of a one-stop shop for its customers by allowing them to keep more of their cash in one place rather than move it around between different entities and accounts.
!summarize #petealonso #nymets #Mlb #freeagency
For now, the company is staying mum on its revenue figures. In March 2023, Glyman told TechCrunch that Ramp saw its revenue grow by 4x in 2022 — led by its fastest-growing segment of bill pay — but was not yet profitable. The company had crossed $100 million in annualized revenue before its third birthday in March 2022 and said in the summer of 2023 that it had passed $300 million in annualized revenue.
Today, Glyman shared only that Ramp now has more than 30,000 customers, up from about 15,000 this time last year, and that it powered over $50 billion in purchases across cards and bill payments. About 18 months ago, that figure was closer to $10 billion, according to Ramp.
!summarize #byd #ev #technology
The company primarily makes money from interchange fees charged for every swipe with a Ramp card as well as from transaction fees on bill payments. It also earns SaaS revenue from customers who upgrade to its Plus offering, through foreign exchange from international money movement, affiliate fees when flights or hotels are booked through its travel product, among other things.
With the addition of its Treasury product, Ramp will also earn a spread from its bank partners on aggregate balances across all funds held in a customer’s business account.
“We pass much of this back to the customer in the form of the earn rate we promote, but we do maintain some economics to ensure profitability,” Glyman said.
In the U.S. starting in the late 60,s when Japanese and then European automakers started gaining popularity the American car companies never could produce true competition against the Japanese and German automakers. That’s 60 friggen years.
The Teslas and these Chinese companies are producing cars that are far superior and 500 to 1000 lbs lighter than US and European manufacturers.
Ramp is one of the few large fintechs that has not had to lay off employees in recent years, although like most others, its valuation has taken a hit from previous highs. Last April, it raised $150 million in a round led by Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund at a post-money valuation of $7.65 billion. That financing did bring it back closer to the $8.1 billion valuation it had achieved in March of 2022.
The startup crossed the 1,000 employee mark by the end of 2024, Glyman said — up from 730 at the time of its raise last April.
Looking ahead, Glyman said Ramp is eyeing an IPO in the long term.
“We are just trying to build a great business, regardless if it’s private or public,” he said.
The reality is the US automakers have been inefficient and unprofitable for years. They refuse to look at themselves honestly in the mirror and acknowledge that their competitors make cars better and cheaper than them, regardless of the credit. The union culture and control is a big part of this. And they show no signs of changing. The cancelation of the EV credit may extend the life of ICE car production and placate the US carmakers a bit, but Tesla and Chinese made EV's will just keep getting cheaper and cheaper to make. As soon as Tesla releases a compact $20-25k EV it's hard to see the US car industry surviving much beyond 2030. Unless the government keeps on propping them up.
The disruption of transportation is already happening.
!summarize #china #ev #unitedstates #automotive
He also noted that a growing number of Postman users are non-developers, who want to use the service for building simple, API-centric applications. “So when AI technology started emerging, we had to test it out a lot. We saw like, ‘okay, can this be used?’ And it looks like no-code, plus AI, plus agents is a good combo to bring together,” Asthana said.
Postman’s API network already features an API hub with contributions from over 18,000 companies, which now, in turn, also allows its users to build AI agents that can interact with these APIs. To ensure that these agents work as expected, Postman is adding testing and evaluation tools to the service to test prompts and inputs for the models it supports (think OpenAI, Google’s Gemini, Anthropic’s Claude, Cohere and Meta’s Llama, for example). It then allows users to use Postman Flows, the company’s visual development environment, to build these agents and have them interact with APIs.
!summarize #immigration #trump #border #czar
Right now, Postman’s AI agents are mostly focused on enabling back-end operations. While developers could use the service to power front-end services, Postman itself doesn’t offer any user interface for directly interacting with these agents yet. Over time, this may change. “We are all very bullish on agent software, but I think the modalities in which we interact with these systems is also going to evolve,” Asthana said.
Postman, of course, is not the only company in this space, but on top of having its existing API hub, Asthana also believes that it can differentiate its service from others — and especially the large cloud providers — by offering a better developer experience. “In my opinion, the cloud providers always prioritize consumption of the cloud over developer experience, and I think they’re willing to partner with anyone who does actually give the right developer experience,” he said.
!summarize #massexodus #uk #migration
The company is still figuring out how to best charge for this new service. Pricing, Asthana said, will evolve over time as the team works out how to best determine the value that these agents bring.
On the other end of the tax bracket spectrum the new people coming in are using up more resources than they are contributing in the way of taxes. Schools, medical, welfare, emergency services etc. The wealthy can move. The middle and upper middle class are going to take on the brunt of the tax burden. You get what you voted for.
!summarize #utility #rooftop #solar #energy
!summarize #bluejays #toronto #mlb
!summarize #mexico #trump #cartel #drugs
Stephen A. Smith and Bill O’Reilly join “CUOMO” to discuss President Donald Trump’s immigration plans and whether anything will change under new leadership. O’Reilly said he believes Mexico City’s government is an “enemy of America” for allowing cartels to have so much influence.
!summarize #trump #immigration #arizona #border
!summarize #tesla #police #upfit #ev
!summarize #trump #democrats
!summarize #snoopdogg #nelly #musicians #trump
!summarize #media #mainsteam #newmedia #leonmusk
!summarize #deionsanders #sterlingsharpe #jerryrice #nfl
!summarize #cia #projectstargate
!summarize #petealonso #nymets #anthonysantander #toronto #bluejays #mlb
!summarize #mlb #halloffame #billywagner #carlosbeltran
!summarize #byd #tesla #modely #juniper
1up is an AI-powered knowledge automation platform for sales teams that pulls information from internal company data sources and databases. Sales professionals can turn to 1up to find answers to their product or technical questions, execute requests for proposal and also use it help fill out technical questionnaires.
The company launched publicly in January 2024 and has since amassed nearly 100 customers that range from startups to large enterprise customers including WalkMe and Deliveroo. The company has been able to land a not insignificant portion of these customers through an unorthodox marketing strategy: memes.
!summarize #elonmusk #innovator
“We run one of the biggest sales meme libraries in the community, and we get millions of impressions on LinkedIn,” Avetisov said. “People follow us just from our memes. I know it’s a little weird, but like, one out of three of our leads comes from a meme.”
Now the company is announcing a $5 million funding round led by Upfront Ventures with participation from RRE Ventures, 8-Bit Capital, and individuals like Friendster founder Jonathan Abrams, among others. Upfront general partner Kobie Fuller is the lead investor and will take a seat on the company’s board.
!summarize #drones #military #technology
Fuller told TechCrunch that he got a cold email from Avetisov just days after one of his portfolio companies mentioned 1up might be a good fit for Fuller’s investment thesis regarding how AI will change enterprise’s approach to knowledge. When talking about this thesis to Avetisov, Fuller said they were speaking the exact same language.
“So much of how we make investment decisions is around the founder and George, a second-time founder, saw the problem and pain point first hand,” Fuller said. “When we talk with George, he can dive in at whatever level or depth in a manor you don’t see all the time with CEOs. You can tell he’s mission driven, he has 1up tattooed on his inner wrist. He’s really, really in it; he’s incredibly scrappy.”
I love Tesla's but I bought a BYD Seal Performance as it was so much better in ride and quality then the Model 3 and at the time $20,000 (AUD) cheaper. Software is much better in the Tesla but for me it's the car not the features. You guys can't really comment on the BYD Seal as USA don't get them and you haven't driven one. I also have an Atto 3 which is a great small car and we had to wait 2 months to get it as they are very popular.
!summarize #tesla #trucking #semi
Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, AI startups building for sales departments have exploded, especially when it comes to building AI tools that help customers generate sales leads and with client outreach. Companies looking to provide knowledge centers for enterprises, many of which popped up prior to 2022, started gaining momentum, too.
Avetisov isn’t deterred, though. He said that 1up provides such a different service than the AI sales lead generators that he doesn’t think 1up is competing for the same line in a company’s budget. He said that he doesn’t think companies need all-encompassing knowledge centers, but 1up’s approach is different because it solves a specific problem.
!summarize #trump #dei
“When you talk to the enterprise, knowledge management is not a budget item. It’s not a hair on fire problem,” Avetisov said. “Our philosophy on this is that for knowledge automation to succeed and become a billion-dollar company or industry, it needs to be laser-focused on a persona and on a department.”
The next steps for 1up, now that its raised this recent funding, is to scale out the sales team. There will also be some feature upgrades, though Avetisov wasn’t ready to share the details on those quite yet.
“Sales teams get a lot of shit,” Avetisov said. “They have one of the hardest jobs in the company, and their tool set is horrible. They’ve got so many tools for prospecting and CRMs and all that stuff. But when it comes to knowledge management, they have been completely neglected. So that’s our hot take. That’s our laser focus.”
!summarize #remotework #trump #government
The agency noted that the Google Play Store is the only app store pre-installed on all Android devices, with a market share over 50%. As for the search engine market, Google held a market share of 95.16% in the Indonesian search market, and other search engines such as Bing, Yahoo!, DuckDuckGo, and Yandex held the rest as of January 2024, according to Statista.
Google plans to appeal the ruling.
“We strongly disagree with the KPPU’s decision and will appeal. Our current practices foster a healthy, competitive Indonesian app ecosystem, offering a secure platform, global reach, and choice, including user choice billing — which enables alternatives to Google Play’s billing system,” a Google spokesperson, Danielle Cohen, said in an email statement.
!summarize #camnewton #auburn #college #football #recruitment
Trumps policies and actions are giving equities more room to run as all indexes are up and the Vix is holding at 15. Elon is all over the news for both good and bad reasons as the press works overtime to smear him.
In this video, we uncover Chamath Palihapitiya’s bold statement that Elon Musk’s xAI is set to destroy the industry as we know it. Chamath explains how xAI’s groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence will disrupt competitors, reshape industries, and give Tesla an unstoppable edge. Find out why this could be a game-changer for tech and Tesla investors alike. Get the full story right here on Tesla Stock News. Let’s get started!
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“Beyond our platform, we actively support Indonesian developers through a comprehensive suite of initiatives, including Indie Games Accelerator, Play Academy, and Play x Unity, reflecting our deep investment in their success. We remain committed to complying with Indonesian law and will continue collaborating with the KPPU and stakeholders throughout the appeals process,” she added.
The tech industry has been closely watching a series of legal disputes involving Google being fined for breaching anti-competitive practices due to its misuse of dominant market power in various countries, including Indonesia, India, South Korea, France, the EU and the U.S. Japan’s antitrust regulator is likely to determine that Google has breached Japan’s antitrust laws and will order the tech behemoth to cease its monopolistic behaviors, according to Nikkei Asia.
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X is getting ready to roll out its own payment system called X Money. Not only could this bring a whole bunch of new features to what was once Twitter, but it could also be bullish for crypto, given Elon Musk’s support for the crypto industry.
Elon is the self-professed DogeFather, so naturally everyone’s first thoughts have immediately turned to Dogecoin. But are there other cryptos that could benefit more? We reckon there’s a few options here - assuming that X actually integrates with crypto in the first place, that is.
By the end of today’s video, you’ll know everything you need to know about the X Money speculation, and which cryptos could benefit most. Enjoy!!
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Salesforce co-founder, chairman and CEO Marc Benioff joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the $500 billion Stargate AI project, state of the AI technology race, Microsoft-OpenAI partnership, what to expect in the new Trump administration, future of Time magazine, and more.
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I know there are some EV trucks in Germany and there is a person "electric trucker" who puts out a weekly on what is being one on a Iveco or a Scania electric truck. It shows it can be done with the current EV charging network in Germany. I know you are Tesla focused but it might give you all some proof that EV trucking is possible even if they don't have the range of the tesla semi> I am sure there are many more out there that are on the road now with less than 300 miles even of range that can work with local regulations
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For decades, Albert Einstein’s theories of relativity have been the cornerstone of modern physics, shaping our understanding of time, space, and the very fabric of the universe. Einstein’s groundbreaking equations described how gravity warps spacetime, how light bends around massive objects, and even how time slows down near powerful gravitational forces. His work has been tested time and time again, holding up as one of the greatest achievements in scientific history. But now, a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of quantum computing has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, challenging one of Einstein’s most cherished beliefs about the nature of reality.
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GSCI increased 22.56 points or 4.10% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, GSCI Commodity Index reached an all time high of 1718.63 in July of 2008.
WTI crude oil futures fell to around $75.5 per barrel on Wednesday, declining for the fourth consecutive session after US President Donald Trump reiterated his consideration of a 10% tariff on China, a major oil consumer. This amplified trade war concerns, following his statement a day earlier about potentially imposing hefty levies on Canada and Mexico. Markets also continued to assess the implications of Trump's pledges to boost oil production by declaring a national energy emergency to ease permitting, open up acreage, and reverse Biden-era clean energy policies. Meanwhile, recent US sanctions on Russia have disrupted physical oil and tanker markets, offering some carryover support to oil prices. Elsewhere, a winter storm swept across the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, with North Dakota's oil production falling by 130 thousand to 160 thousand bpd, according to the state's pipeline authority.
Brent crude oil futures fell to around $79 per barrel on Wednesday, declining for the fourth consecutive session after US President Donald Trump reiterated his consideration of a 10% tariff on China, a major oil consumer. This amplified trade war concerns, following his statement a day earlier about potentially imposing hefty levies on Canada and Mexico. Markets also continued to assess the implications of Trump's pledges to boost oil production by declaring a national energy emergency to ease permitting, open up acreage, and reverse Biden-era clean energy policies. Meanwhile, recent US sanctions on Russia have disrupted physical oil and tanker markets, offering some carryover support to oil prices. Elsewhere, a winter storm swept across the US Gulf Coast on Tuesday, with North Dakota's oil production falling by 130 thousand to 160 thousand bpd, according to the state's pipeline authority.
US natural gas futures rose toward $3.9/MMBtu as frigid temperatures pushed demand to record highs. On Jan. 21st, the coldest day in at least five years, heating needs surged, driving spot gas and power prices to multi-year highs. Analysts expect energy firms to withdraw over 200 billion cubic feet (bcf) of gas from storage for two consecutive weeks, erasing a small surplus in inventories compared to the five-year average. However, demand may ease as forecasts predict milder weather from late January to early February. Meanwhile, a power issue caused by a rare Gulf Coast winter storm shut Freeport LNG’s Texas export plant, lowering LNG feedgas demand to a six-week low of 13.3 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd).
Gasoline increased 0.04 USD/GAL or 2.20% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Gasoline reached an all time high of 4.33 in June of 2022.
U.S. heating oil futures slipped to around $2.54 per gallon, retreating from the nine-month high of $2.63 on January 17th, as falling crude oil feedstock costs and an ample supply weighed on prices. President Trump’s executive orders, including potential tariffs on Canada and Mexico, fueled concerns over weaker global demand, while his push to boost U.S. oil production and the easing of geopolitical tensions further pressured prices. Additionally, the latest EIA report revealed distillate stockpiles surged by 3.07 million barrels, nearly triple the expected 1.1 million-barrel build, with heating oil inventories rising by 0.65 million barrels, signaling ample supply.
Gold rose to $2,760 per ounce on Wednesday, extending a more than 1% gain from the previous session to reach its highest level since early November of last year. The metal has been supported by a relatively softer US dollar and growing demand for the safe-haven asset, as concerns over trade wars lingered following President Trump's announcement of potential tariff policies. Trump pledged to impose tariffs on the European Union and reiterated his consideration of a 10% tariff on China, following his earlier statement about prospects of imposing hefty levies on Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, traders continued to assess inflation risks, as Trump’s policies were broadly seen as inflationary, potentially prompting the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates elevated for an extended period to control price pressures. This could dampen gold’s appeal, as higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets.
Silver climbed toward $31 per ounce on Wednesday, approaching its highest levels in six weeks, as US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats fueled demand for safe-haven assets. On Tuesday, Trump indicated that he was considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1, just one day after threatening Mexico and Canada with tariffs of approximately 25%. However, with no action taken yet, there are hopes that the administration may adopt a more cautious stance on tariffs. Silver also remains supported by expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, which could weaken the dollar and boost demand for commodities. Additionally, ongoing supply concerns, particularly in London vaults, and strong industrial demand, especially from manufacturing, continue to strengthen the bullish outlook for silver.
Copper futures fell below $4.30 per pound on Wednesday, sliding for the third straight session as US President Donald Trump threatened China with a 10% tariff, heightening fears of a global trade war. Trump also mentioned considering a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, though he refrained from implementing any of these threats into policy. Market sentiment was further dampened by caution ahead of China’s Lunar New Year holiday, as well as upcoming interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve. However, there remains some optimism that China will follow through on promises of additional stimulus, with state media reporting that the People’s Bank of China may reduce the reserve requirement ratio for banks later this month.
Soybean futures traded around $10.65 per bushel, holding close to their highest since late July 2024, amid ongoing concerns about crops in South America, particularly Argentina. The agricultural meteorologist agency Maxar reported that while some rain is expected in Cordoba, Santa Fe, and Entre Rios to improve moisture in northern growing areas, dry conditions will persist in central and southern regions over the next two weeks. Meanwhile, AgRural estimated the Brazilian soybean crop for the 2024/25 season at 1.7% harvested by January 16th, the lowest level for this time of year since the 2020/21 cycle, due to dry weather in southern Brazil and excessive rain in the key producing state of Mato Grosso. However, anticipated rainfall in central and southern areas could improve soil moisture and enhance crop prospects. Additional support for prices came from a subdued dollar and the absence of immediate U.S. tariffs on major buyer China.
Wheat increased 9.24 USd/BU or 1.68% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Wheat reached an all time high of 1350 in March of 2022.
Newcastle coal futures were near $115 per tonne in January, remaining near their lowest in nearly four years as soaring output offset robust demand from the world’s top fossil fuel consumers. The Chinese Coal Transportation and Distribution Association announced that output is set to expand 1.5% to 4.82 billion tons in 2025 following a record-setting 2024. The agency cited expanded mining capacity to avoid risks of lower availability stemming from carbon emission limits and mine shutdowns from safety protocol breaches. The development occurred as utilities already deal with record-high coal inventories, which rose by 12% in the two months ending October. In the meantime, concerns that stimulus from Beijing will not be able to trigger growth weighed on the record-high thermal consumption in 2024. Additionally, demand was further pressured by ample rainfall in key Chinese manufacturing hubs, allowing hydroelectric power to be preferred over coal power.
Steel rebar futures eased to CNY 3,280 per tonne on Wednesday, retreating for a third session after hitting a five-week high of CNY 3,330 on January 17th, tracking a wide range of ferrous and base metals traded in China following the threat of incoming trade disruptions. After refraining from singling tariffs on China, US President Trump signaled his administration may impose a 10% tariff on China in February, limiting demand for metal in the world’s top steel producer. Still, rebar futures remained well above the near four-month low of CNY 3,120 from January 6th amid an improving consumption backdrop. Housing prices in China fell the least since August at the end of the year, aligning with signs of traction in the housing market and signs of stronger construction demand following the sharp rebound in the NBS Construction PMI, which rose to 53.2 in December from the record low of 49.7 in November.
European natural gas prices stabilized at €49-50 per megawatt-hour, near a three-week high, as markets balanced mixed signals about supply and demand. Forecasts for warmer, windier weather in Europe suggested a potential drop in gas demand, but supply concerns arose as cold weather along Texas’s Gulf Coast disrupted operations at Port Freeport, the US’s second-largest LNG export facility. Meanwhile, Europe’s gas storage capacity remains at 59%, significantly lower than last year’s 74%. In a significant development, US President Trump lifted a moratorium on LNG export licenses, paving the way for increased exports. This policy is expected to boost US LNG demand from Europe and Asia, with European LNG imports projected to rise by over 15% this year.
Lumber prices fell toward $580 per thousand board feet, retreating from eight-week highs of $600 on January 16th, as the impending 25% tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, set to take effect on February 1st, weighed on the market. These tariffs, imposed by President Trump, will increase the cost of Canadian lumber, which is a key input for U.S. housing construction, potentially reducing demand as builders face higher material prices. The price hike could discourage housing projects, especially as the broader construction sector slows. Trump's executive orders aimed at stimulating U.S. housing production, including efforts to lower construction costs, may further dampen demand for imported lumber by promoting domestic sourcing. As Canada is the largest supplier of U.S. lumber, the tariff’s impact on supply and demand dynamics is expected to be significant, with builders likely seeking alternatives as lumber prices rise.
Iron ore prices for cargoes with 62% iron content held steady around $101 per ton in late January, facing renewed pressure due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Trump said that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, which could take effect on February 1. He also threatened a 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada, though he provided little detail on potential levies against Europe. Despite these concerns, investors remain optimistic that China will fulfill its promises of additional stimulus, with state media reporting that the People’s Bank of China may cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks later this month. On a positive note, recent data showed that China’s annual imports of iron ore reached a record high of 1.24 billion tons last year. Additionally, the country’s steel shipments hit their highest level since 2015, totaling 110.7 million tons.
The euro strengthened to $1.044, a five-week high, reflecting relief that President Donald Trump refrained from imposing harsher trade penalties early in his term. Markets had feared protectionist policies might derail global growth and fuel US inflation, but Trump's initial focus on pro-business policies has supported investor sentiment. However, concerns remain, as Trump warned the EU has been “very, very bad to us” and hinted at tariffs, prompting European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde to urge Europe to prepare for potential trade measures. Lagarde described Trump's decision not to enact blanket tariffs immediately as a “very smart approach.” On the monetary policy front, the ECB is expected to maintain its easing stance, with markets anticipating a 25 bps cut in the deposit rate at next week’s meeting.
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The British pound weakened to approximately $1.22, weighed down by a stronger dollar as Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States, reigniting concerns over tariffs. In the UK, wage growth accelerated to a six-month high in the three months leading up to November, in line with expectations. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.4%, accompanied by the sharpest drop in payroll numbers since November 2020, indicating potential softening in the labor market. Additionally, last week’s data revealed an unexpected slowdown in inflation and weaker-than-anticipated economic growth. Against this backdrop, the Bank of England is widely expected to reduce the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5% next month. Markets are also betting on one or two more reductions after February.
The Australian dollar stabilized around $0.626 on Wednesday, following heightened volatility in recent sessions, as investors continued to weigh the latest comments from US President Donald Trump. Late on Tuesday, Trump revealed that his team was considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1, raising concerns about a potential trade war. Given the close trading ties between Australia and China, any developments affecting China’s economy could have significant implications for Australian markets. Domestically, traders are closely watching next week’s quarterly inflation report, which could provide critical insights into the future direction of local interest rates. Speculation is growing that the Reserve Bank of Australia may begin cutting rates as early as next month.
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The New Zealand dollar depreciated to around $0.565 on Wednesday as investors assessed the latest domestic inflation figures. New Zealand’s annual inflation rate held steady at 2.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, slightly higher than expected but still within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s target range of 1-3%. On a quarterly basis, the CPI rose by 0.5%, easing slightly from a 0.6% increase in the previous period. The data suggested that price pressures remained largely contained, reinforcing expectations for a 50-bps rate cut at the central bank’s meeting in February. Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan of imposing a 10% tariff on Chinese-made goods starting February 1st further weighed on the Kiwi dollar, as China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner.
The Japanese yen steadied around 155.6 per dollar on Wednesday, pausing its recent rally which was fueled by expectations that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates this week following hawkish remarks from central bank officials. A rate hike would lift Japan’s short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. BOJ Governor Ueda recently indicated that the central bank would consider raising rates if the economy continues to perform well, while Deputy Governor Himino stated that it would be unusual for real interest rates to remain negative once Japan has moved past deflationary pressures. Meanwhile, traders continued to monitor the latest comments from US President Donald Trump, who threatened tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU, heightening risks of a global trade war.
The Japanese yen steadied around 155.6 per dollar on Wednesday, pausing its recent rally which was fueled by expectations that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates this week following hawkish remarks from central bank officials. A rate hike would lift Japan’s short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. BOJ Governor Ueda recently indicated that the central bank would consider raising rates if the economy continues to perform well, while Deputy Governor Himino stated that it would be unusual for real interest rates to remain negative once Japan has moved past deflationary pressures. Meanwhile, traders continued to monitor the latest comments from US President Donald Trump, who threatened tariffs on China, Mexico, Canada, and the EU, heightening risks of a global trade war.
The USDCHF increased 0.0010 or 0.11% to 0.9071 on Wednesday January 22 from 0.9061 in the previous trading session. Historically, the USDCHF reached an all time high of 4.32 in January of 1971.
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I interviewed Scripter, a YouTuber, author, and behavioural economist. He lives in Sydney, Australia, where I happened to be visiting. He also lived for many years in China to study its cities. I had two main questions: how will AI impact China, and how will AI impact world economies?
On China, Scripter drew a contrast between the AI that the West is developing and AI in China. The latter is subject to a lot of censorship, and has the potential to upend society to a larger degree because of its hierarchical organization.
In terms of AI in the world, we discussed how the three standard pillars of economics, namely labor, capital, and technology, would be disrupted. While I previously spoke about how labor would be impacted, capital i.e. money would also be impacted dramatically. Hyperinflation would occur as the only important resource left would be technology, or rather intelligence.
The Canadian dollar weakened toward 1.44 per USD, approaching the nine-year low of 1.45 touched on January 17th, as U.S. President Trump’s initial executive orders cast a shadow over Canadian foreign exchange inflows. Trump announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 25% on Canada by February 1st, citing illegal border crossings as justification. These tariffs are expected to significantly curtail demand from Canada’s largest export destination, straining dollar inflows. Adding to the pressure, Trump’s emphasis on bolstering U.S. domestic energy production threatens to undercut Canadian energy exports by forcing producers to lower selling prices. On the domestic front, inflationary pressures eased, with headline inflation slipping to 1.8% in December, below the anticipated 1.9%. Additionally, the Bank of Canada’s preferred inflation measure aligned with forecasts at 2.5%, reinforcing market expectations of further rate cuts this year to counter mounting growth concerns.
The Mexican peso appreciated toward 20.5 per USD, recovering from a three-year low of 20.85 tested multiple times earlier this year, amid optimism about a potential moderation in US trade policies and Mexico's solid economic fundamentals, despite persistent trade uncertainties. The absence of immediate action on tariff threats by US President Donald Trump, despite his protectionist rhetoric, has also alleviated market concerns, enabling a modest rebound in the peso. Furthermore, Mexico's relatively tight monetary policy, stable inflation at 3.8%, and conservative GDP growth forecast of 1.2% for 2025 by Banxico have bolstered investor confidence.
The Indian rupee held near the record low of 86.6 per USD mark in January as slower growth increased calls for softer monetary policy by the RBI, accelerating capital outflows and pressured the sustainability of the central bank’s crawling peg. Evidence of a sharp slowdown to India’s economic growth reversed the previous consensus that it would outperform major emerging economies, driving investors to close positions on Indian capital markets and pivot to competing Asian assets. This was magnified by expectations that the RBI is due to commence its cutting cycle before the end of the financial year amid lower inflation and a sharp drop in GDP growth. The latest data indicated that inflation slowed to 5.2% in December, and the preliminary FY2025 GDP slowed to 6.4%, the lowest since FY2020 when excluding pandemic shocks. To add, the rapid deterioration in foreign exchange reserves raised speculation that the RBI may be forced to start relaxing its support for the currency.
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The Brazilian real strengthened past 6 per USD in January, marking a six-week high amid renewed confidence in the government's commitment to fiscal responsibility. Chief of Staff Rui Costa’s emphasis on fiscal discipline and planned measures to address food price inflation, reflect a proactive stance toward economic stabilization. These efforts aim to enhance public finance sustainability and curb inflation, creating a favorable environment for the real. Externally, the currency benefits from Brazil’s relatively high interest rate of 11.75%, maintained by the Brazilian central bank, which attracts foreign capital into government bonds and real-denominated assets. Furthermore, easing concerns over global monetary tightening, particularly from the US Federal Reserve, have alleviated upward pressure on the dollar, indirectly supporting the real. Finally, robust commodity exports, including soybeans, iron ore, and oil, bolster Brazil’s trade surplus, underpinning demand for the currency.
The Russian ruble tanked past 115 per USD in January, the lowest on record when excluding the immediate shock after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the first quarter of 2022, as sanctions isolated Russia from global financial and commodity markets. The currency was halted from domestic trading against major pairs after Western nations sanctioned the Moscow Exchange, magnifying the difficulty for companies to secure hard currency and forcing the Bank of Russia to set forex prices since June. This added pressure as China’s weakening economy limited demand for goods from Russia’s main export partner, further denting the influx of foreign exchange. The impact on government revenues from energy exports drove Moscow to partially relax the capital controls it had to prop up the ruble, letting it depreciate to support its budget deficit. Despite this, political pressure drove the CBR to cut its tightening cycle short in December, compounding pressure on the currency.
The South Korean won tumbled past 1,430 per dollar, reversing gains from the previous session, as traders assessed concerns over US President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Trump announced late Tuesday that his administration is considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1, impacting South Korea’s largest trading partner, while Mexico and Canada are set to face 25% levies on the same day. Subsequently, South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok pledged to review response measures to Trump's proposed tariffs, while the Industry Ministry met with businesses Wednesday to address US export risks and brief exporters on trade policies. In economic news, South Korea’s consumer confidence edged up to 91.2 in January 2025 from 88.2 in December, reflecting a modest improvement in economic sentiment. Investors are now looking ahead to upcoming economic releases, including business confidence figures and advance estimates for Q4 GDP.
The USDTRY increased 0.2101 or 0.59% to 35.6521 on Wednesday January 22 from 35.4420 in the previous trading session. Historically, the USDTRY reached an all time high of 36.32 in August of 2024.
The dollar index held around 108.1 on Wednesday amid lingering uncertainty on US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Trump indicated on Tuesday that he is considering a 10% tariff on goods imported from China, set to begin on February 1, just one day after threatening Mexico and Canada with tariffs of approximately 25%. However, none of these threats have been turned into policy yet, fueling hopes that the administration may take a more cautious approach to tariffs, which could help mitigate inflation risks. The dollar has been on an upward trajectory since October, driven by concerns that Trump’s "America First" policies and pro-growth stance might lead to higher inflation, potentially preventing the Federal Reserve from implementing further rate cuts. Despite this, markets still expect the Fed to lower rates by July, with the possibility of another reduction later in the year.
US stocks opened higher on Wednesday, extending the sharp gains from the week amid a batch of positive corporate news and earning results, while markets continued to assess the impact of policy pivots by President Trump. The S&P 500 was 0.6% higher to test its record level from November of last year, while the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1% and the Dow rose a softer 170 points. Netflix surged 12% after the company reported a record number of new subscribers and better-than-expected revenue and earnings. Also, Procter & Gamble added 2.5% and United Airlines gained almost 4% on strong results. Besides earnings, Oracle surged by 11% to mark a near 20% rise this week following news that formed a joint venture with SoftBank and OpenAI to benefit from a large-scale AI investment initiative. On the other hand, smaller caps were mostly lower as concerns of tariffs on China freshly signaled by Trump offset expected benefits from protectionist policies.
The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 1.58% to close at 39,646, while the broader Topix Index gained 0.87% to 2,737 on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels in nearly two weeks and tracking gains on Wall Street overnight. The rally came as US President Donald Trump chose not to impose his tariff threats, offering relief to global markets. Despite the gains, investors remained cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's upcoming monetary policy decision this week, with BOJ officials suggesting the possibility of a rate hike. Nearly all sectors participated in the rally, with notable gains from key index heavyweights, including Disco (+11.9%), Advantest (+4%), Fujikura (+14.8%), Nintendo (+4%), and Toyota Motor (+1.4%). SoftBank Group also soared 10.6% after Trump announced a significant AI infrastructure investment involving the company.
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The FTSE 100 closed largely unchanged on Wednesday, hovering near a record high, as investors balanced upbeat corporate updates and hopes for further monetary easing with concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Trump reiterated plans to impose tariffs on the European Union and mentioned a potential 10% duty on Chinese imports. Domestically, the UK reported a higher-than-expected budget deficit in December, driven by rising debt interest costs and a one-off purchase of military housing. Public sector net borrowing reached £17.8 billion ($21.93 billion), exceeding economists’ forecast of £14.1 billion. Among stocks, easyJet fell 4.5% due to a slightly weaker Q2 revenue forecast, despite a positive summer outlook. Aviva rose 3.5% after J.P. Morgan upgraded its rating to "overweight." Hochschild Mining dropped 16.7% following its 2025 gold production forecast, while Quilter gained 2.1% after reporting strong Q4 asset inflows.
The DAX closed about 1% higher at a new record high of 21,259 on Wednesday, marking the eighth consecutive session of gains and outpacing its European peers. The index was bolstered by Adidas’ strong earnings and optimism over massive AI investments proposed by US President Donald Trump, which helped offset concerns about his tariff policies. In Davos, ECB President Christine Lagarde warned Europe to anticipate possible shifts in US trade policy, including selective tariffs under President Trump. She advocated for economic reforms, defended the ECB’s cautious approach to interest rate cuts, and identified energy prices as a central inflationary challenge.
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The CAC 40 rose 0.9% to close at 7,837 on Wednesday, marking its seventh straight session of gains and the highest level since June 2024. The rally was driven by a global surge in tech stocks following Donald Trump's announcement of a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment in the US. Despite Trump's renewed tariff threats, including a potential 10% levy on Chinese imports starting February 1st and earlier remarks about a 25% duty on goods from Mexico and Canada, investor sentiment remained positive. Developments at the World Economic Forum in Davos also captured market attention. Luxury giants, including LVMH, Hermès, L’Oréal, and Essilor, advanced between 1.4% and 2.5%, while Schneider Electric, Safran, and Dassault Systèmes gained 2.2% to 2.6%.
The FTSE MIB rose 0.4% to around 36,210 in early trading on Wednesday, recouping losses from the previous two sessions and approaching its highest level since early 2008. Traders continued to assess the implications of US President Donald Trump's pledge to impose tariffs on the European Union and his reiterated consideration of a 10% tariff on China, following his earlier statement about prospects of imposing hefty levies on Canada and Mexico. In response, the EU commissioner stated on Wednesday that Europe would respond proportionately to any US tariffs. Meanwhile, ECB President Christine Lagarde noted that the central bank is "not overly concerned" about the impact of export inflation on the eurozone. On the corporate front, Prysmian led gains, surging over 2%. Other notable performers included Snam, Recordati, Nexi, and Diasorin, all of which rose more than 1%.
The main stock market index in Spain (ES35) increased 294 points or 2.54% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Spain.
The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.33% to close at 8,430 on Wednesday, hitting its highest level in nearly seven weeks during the session, buoyed by a positive lead from Wall Street. The rally followed US President Donald Trump’s decision to hold off on imposing his tariff threats, offering relief to global markets. Investors also turned their attention to Australia’s upcoming quarterly inflation report, set for release next week, which could heighten expectations of an earlier interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Financial, technology, and consumer stocks led the gains, with Commonwealth Bank rising 1%, Xero climbing 2.4%, and Wesfarmers up 0.7%. However, mining and energy stocks struggled due to weaker commodity prices, with BHP Group falling 2% and Woodside Energy dropping 1.9%.
The Shanghai Composite dropped 0.89% to close at 3,217 while the Shenzhen Component tumbled 0.77% to 10,226 on Wednesday, with the former hitting a one-week low after US President Donald Trump said his team was discussing a 10% tariff on goods imported from China that could take effect as early as Feb. 1. Trump’s comments overshadowed a more positive development from Friday, when he had an amicable phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which they discussed trade and fentanyl, among other topics. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang emphasized at the World Economic Forum that there are no winners in a trade war and called for greater international economic cooperation. Notable losses included Seres Group (-5.1%), East Money (-0.8%), Contemporary Amperex (-2.3%), Luxshare Precision (-4.3%) and Shenzhen Ysstech (-13.1%).
The BSE Sensex closed about 0.75% higher at 76,405 on Wednesday, recovering from a sharp drop to seven-month lows the previous day, boosted by gains in IT stocks following Donald Trump’s announcement of AI infrastructure investment plans. Among the top gainers, Infosys jumped 3.2%, Tata Consultancy Services rose 3%, and Tech Mahindra added 2.3%. HDFC Bank, the index’s largest component, also supported the rally, climbing 1.4% after reporting a third-quarter profit largely in line with market expectations. On the downside, the biggest laggards included Tata Motors (-2.2%) and Power Grid Corp (-1.2%). Meanwhile, traders remained cautious due to persistent foreign outflows and uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s economic agenda.
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The S&P/TSX Composite Index edged slightly above the flatline at the 25,300 mark on Wednesday, bolstered by gains in the tech sector following a significant AI investment initiative announced by the Trump administration. E-commerce giant Shopify led the advance, rising around 1%. However, investors remained cautious as they assessed President Trump’s tariff threats, with plans to impose tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and the European Union starting February 1st. On the economic front, Canada’s industrial product price index rose by 0.2% month-over-month in December, marking a 4.1% increase year-over-year. Similarly, the raw material price index climbed 1.3% from the previous month and surged 9.1% compared to the same period last year, reflecting continued price pressures in the industrial sector.
The MOEX Russia Index rose to 2,875 in January, the highest level in five months, to hold the surge from December triggered by the Bank of Russia’s unexpected decision to not extend its interest rate hiking cycle. The decision preceded reports that CBR Governor Nabiullina met with politicians and business leaders that have warned the central bank against warning interest rates. Despite the hold at 21%, the central bank raised inflation forecasts, and markets expect the inflation rate to have reached a near two-year high at the end of the year. The hold drove heavyweights Sberbank, Rosneft, and Lukoil to rebound sharply from their near 18-month lows from the mid-December. On the other hand, Gazprom remained relatively close to its record low after gas flows from Russia to Europe through Ukraine at the turn of the year. Also, Surgut and Gazpromneft, major seaborne exporters for oil and fuel, recorded sharp losses since the start of January after being sanctioned by the US.
The Ibovespa hovered below the flatline at the 123,300 level on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution amid lingering uncertainty over US import tariffs and regulatory policies. Domestically, worries of mounting credit risk eased following reassurances from President Lula’s administration regarding fiscal discipline and efforts to curb food price inflation. Chief of Staff Rui Costa underscored the administration's commitment to public finance sustainability, highlighting adjustments to ensure fiscal balance. He also outlined plans for coordinated interventions with ministries to reduce food costs, signaling measures to stabilize inflation. Among individual stocks, beverage producer Ambev led the laggards with a 2% decline, while Banco Bradesco, Localiza, and Rumo Logistica fell over 1% each. On the other hand, Petrobras and WEG, two of the São Paulo's exchange largest constituents, offset losses with gains of around 0.5% and 1%, respectively.
The Ibovespa hovered below the flatline at the 123,300 level on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution amid lingering uncertainty over US import tariffs and regulatory policies. Domestically, worries of mounting credit risk eased following reassurances from President Lula’s administration regarding fiscal discipline and efforts to curb food price inflation. Chief of Staff Rui Costa underscored the administration's commitment to public finance sustainability, highlighting adjustments to ensure fiscal balance. He also outlined plans for coordinated interventions with ministries to reduce food costs, signaling measures to stabilize inflation. Among individual stocks, beverage producer Ambev led the laggards with a 2% decline, while Banco Bradesco, Localiza, and Rumo Logistica fell over 1% each. On the other hand, Petrobras and WEG, two of the São Paulo's exchange largest constituents, offset losses with gains of around 0.5% and 1%, respectively.
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note steadied around 4.57% on Wednesday after facing pressure in recent sessions as investors pondered US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Trump stated on Tuesday that he is considering a 10% tariff on goods imported from China, effective as early as February 1, just one day after threatening Mexico and Canada with tariffs of around 25%. However, none of these threats have been implemented into policy yet, fueling hopes that the administration may adopt a more cautious stance on tariffs, potentially easing inflation concerns. Earlier this month, the benchmark 10-year yield surged to its highest level in over a year, driven by fears that Trump’s "America First" policies and pro-growth approach could spur inflation, possibly hindering the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut rates further. Despite these concerns, markets still expect the Fed to lower rates by July, with an additional rate cut by year-end remaining a possibility.
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The yield on the UK’s 10-year gilt fell to below 4.65%, retreating further from its recent peak of 4.9%, in line with a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In the UK, wage growth accelerated to a six-month high in the three months leading up to November, in line with expectations. However, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.4%, accompanied by the sharpest drop in payroll numbers since November 2020, indicating potential softening in the labor market. Against this backdrop, the BoE is widely expected to reduce the key interest rate by 25bps to 4.5% next month. Meanwhile, minutes from the annual consultation meetings from the DMO showed UK bond-market participants want the government to sell fewer long-dated gilts in the 2025-26 fiscal year due to waning pension fund demand.
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rose above 1.2% on Wednesday, rebounding from two-week lows as expectations grew that the Bank of Japan would raise interest rates this week following hawkish comments from central bank officials. A rate hike would increase Japan’s short-term borrowing costs to 0.5%, the highest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. BOJ Governor Ueda recently indicated that the central bank would consider raising rates if the economy continues to perform well, while Deputy Governor Himino noted that it would be unusual for real interest rates to remain negative once Japan has moved past deflationary pressures. The BOJ is also expected to revise its inflation outlook higher, amid growing expectations that rising wages will help Japan achieve its 2% inflation target sustainably.
Australia’s 10-year government bond yield rose to around 4.51% following two consecutive sessions of declines. The rebound in domestic yields mirrored an uptick in U.S. bond yields as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Domestically, the easing of core inflation in November and strong jobs data for December have fueled expectations for a potential rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Markets are currently pricing in a 78% probability of a 25bps rate reduction at the central bank’s first meeting of the year in February. Investors now await the fourth-quarter inflation data due next week, which is expected to provide further insights into the RBA’s next policy move.
Germany's 10-year Bund yield hovered around 2.5%, retreating from the seven-month highs reached last week, in line with a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. Robert Holzmann stated that a January rate cut by the ECB is "not a foregone conclusion for me at all," while Joachim Nagel stressed that the ECB should avoid rushing into further easing given persistently high inflation and significant economic uncertainties. The ECB has already reduced interest rates four times since June and is expected to continue its easing cycle next week. Market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts could extend into the next six months, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025.
The yield on the Brazilian 10-year government bond soared to 14.9%, approaching the March-2016 high of 15.3% touched on January 2nd, as growing concerns of unsustainable deficit spending by the central government triggered a surge in the risk premium for Brazilian debt and drove the Brazilian central bank to issue aggressively hawkish forward guidance. Spending disputes in the central government indicated that policymakers are unlikely to budge in expansionary fiscal policy, shortly after failing to meet initial deficit targets from the latest budget measures. This was lastly underscored by gross debt widening to 78% of GDP in November from 74% one year prior. The greater risk premium in government bonds was magnified by the impact of foreign investors closing their positions to prevent losses from a depreciating real, adding to the increase in yields. Further, the inflationary pressure from high spending drove the BCB to signal 200bps in rate cuts in their two upcoming meetings.
The yield on the Russian 10-year OFZ was over the 15.7% mark in January, its highest in nearly one month, amid ample supply of government bonds, lower demand for Russian assets due to sanctions, and an aggressive tightening cycle by the Bank of Russia. Surging inflation due to a plunging ruble, a labor-force crisis, and altered supply chains in response to sanctions drove the central bank to deliver 13.5 percentage points in rate hikes in the year. Throughout policy statements, the central bank noted that expansionary fiscal policy and the large-scale military spending by the Kremlin contributed to inflation in Russia, financed in part through record levels of OFZ issuances through auctions. Still, the yield on OFZs eased through December after the CBR held its key rate in the final meeting of the year instead of market expectations that ranged between 200bps-300bps hikes, amid reports of pressure from the Kremlin and business owners.
The yield on the 10-year G-Sec fell to below 6.8%, dropping sharply from the five-month high of 6.9% touched on January 14th, tracking the drop in yields in credit markets with exposure to the US amid expectations of looser monetary policy by the Fed this year. Even though markets also expect the RBI to deliver cuts this year, other domestic developments limited demand for Indian debt. Slowing growth reduced confidence in New Delhi's fiscal strength, lastly evidenced by FY2025 GDP growth slowing to 6.4% from 8.2% in the previous year, according to a preliminary estimate. Additionally, the RBI’s looser grip on its crawling rupee peg limited the appeal of Indian assets. The combination of higher risk premium and rupee weakness drove foreign investors to close positions on Indian debt, which have previously soared through late 2024 due to the inclusion of Indian government bonds on fixed-income funds by JPMorgan and other major asset managers.
Canada's 10-year government bond yield slipped below 3.25%, extending its decline from the nine-month high of 3.54% reached on January 17th, as global bond markets mirrored a drop in U.S. Treasury yields. The retreat was driven by President Trump’s announcement of impending tariffs on Canada, effective February 1st, which heightened fears of diminished export demand and slower economic growth. Domestically, inflation pressures continued to ease, with headline inflation falling to 1.8% in December, below the forecasted 1.9%, while the Bank of Canada’s preferred inflation gauge met expectations at 2.5%. These factors bolstered market expectations for further rate cuts by the Bank of Canada to address weak growth and lingering labor market challenges.
The yield on the 10-year Italian BTP was around 3.62%, below six-month highs touched early in the month, and tracking a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. The ECB has already reduced interest rates four times since June and is expected to continue its easing cycle next week. Market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts could extend into the next six months, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025. The spread between Italian and German yields, a measure of the risk premium for holding Italian debt, stood at approximately 111 basis points. This compares to a low of 104.5 bps reached in early December, marking the narrowest level since October 2021.
The yield on France's 10-Year OAT stood at around 3.3%, below the two-month highs reached earlier in the month, tracking a global decline in bond yields. This movement followed President Trump’s decision not to impose tariffs on Inauguration Day, as many had anticipated, although he later signaled plans for a 25% levy on Canada and Mexico starting February 1st. In Europe, ECB policymakers have urged caution regarding further rate cuts. The ECB is expected to continue its easing cycle next week and market forecasts suggest additional rate cuts, potentially leaving rates above 2% by the end of 2025. In France, the budget debate continues, as the newly nominated government faces once again the challenge of passing the budget bill through a divided parliament. The spread between French and German yields, which reflects the risk premium for holding French debt, stood at around 80bps. This compares to 50bps in May of last year, before President Macron called a snap election.
South Africa's 10-year government bond yield was slightly above 9.20%, its highest since mid-January, amid reduced expectations for interest rate cuts and a more optimistic economic outlook. In an interview at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that U.S. protectionist policies could raise inflation and hinder future rate reductions, though South Africa remains relatively insulated from direct U.S. trade tariffs. However, potential duties on Chinese imports could impact emerging markets like South Africa. The central bank cut interest rates at its last two meetings of 2024, and it is anticipated to deliver another reduction later this month. Meanwhile, Kganyago indicated a more optimistic economic outlook for South Africa in 2025, with growth potentially reaching 2%, up from 1.1% in 2024, driven by ongoing structural reforms and the coalition government’s momentum.
China's 10-year government bond yield dropped to around 1.64%, as investors weighed President Donald Trump's trade policy announcement. On late Tuesday, Trump revealed plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1, citing China's role in supplying fentanyl to Mexico and Canada. Although the proposed tariff is much lower than the 60% rate Trump had previously threatened, it aligns with the 10% pledge he made as president-elect. This announcement came after a recent phone call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they discussed trade, fentanyl, and other critical matters. Earlier in the week, Trump had also proposed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing their involvement in facilitating undocumented migration and the flow of drugs into the U.S.
Switzerland 10Y Bond Yield was 0.38 percent on Wednesday January 22, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Switzerland 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 5.63 in September of 1994.
Chile 10Y Bond Yield was 5.99 percent on Tuesday January 21, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Chile 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 8.07 in September of 2008.
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Regarding the discussion about groups of humans and hierarchies: David Graeber & David Wengrow "The Dawn of Everything" (ultimate title, tbh) is a fantastic revision of social and economic human arrangements and societies in our past. A very interesting point they make is about horizontal structures and non hierarchical arrangements were much more common that we might assume before the spread of empires. Even in our current society, hierarchical structures are often times inherited not for the sake of proper functioning of our society (actually it usually is the opposite), but for the specific
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Regarding the part about AI as a leveling tool to coordinate human projects, I agree that, compared with the immense ability of humans to diverge, get sidetracked or entertained, an AI agent could be given some organization's agreed goals and objectives, and act as some sort of always available mediator/judge to consider situations that happen within the organization, hopefully with less bias than the human equivalent system (unless it's some sort of assembly system where many voices are heard all the time and therefore bias doesn't concentrate on a tiny group). But giving piloting capabilities to the AI in terms of the management of the organization? Sounds extremely dangerous.
Still, the possibility of AI models being some sort of forum for meta-human communication, dialogue, and negotiation, sounds super interesting.
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Universal laws, such as Mentalism, have roots in Hermeticism, Gnosis, and other esoteric traditions, emphasizing the connection between thoughts and reality. These teachings on spiritual empowerment and prosperity were historically restricted, shaping beliefs and perpetuating scarcity mindsets. The concept of conscious co-creation challenges these limitations, highlighting the transformative power of aligning inner awareness with external outcomes. By examining suppressed knowledge and its implications, this analysis explores the enduring link between ancient wisdom and modern approaches to self-realization.
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Norway has dealt Russia a catastrophic blow of around seventy five billion dollars in losses in just two years.
But what is behind the scenes of this devastating impact?
How did Norway's oil and gas breakthrough, rising from the cold waters of the North, come to destroy the energy throne that Russia had enjoyed for so many years?
February two thousand twenty two marked a turning point in the world geopolitical arena.
The West stood by Ukraine with military and humanitarian support and showed President Vladimir Putin a red card through sanctions.
However, these Western moves triggered domestic political unrest.
Russia, for its part, has been hit by economic blows, losing valuable trading partners.
The twenty first century's most critical war has deeply affected the world.
But can there be a winner in this war?
One side of the scales has to be up while the other side is down.
In other words, President Vladimir Putin's decision to go to war is of great benefit to his neighbor Norway.
The Scandinavian country is one of Europe's most important oil and gas reserves.
The Barents Sea, which Norway shares with the Russian Federation, hides real oil and gas treasures.
According to estimates, it contains two thirds of the country's remaining oil and gas reserves.
Norway, the seemingly peaceful country of Scandinavia, with its small population and high level of prosperity, has simultaneously become one of the oil and gas giants of the north and a key player in a new energy order.
So how did this quiet revolution come about?
In wartime two thousand twenty two, ninety three fields were in operation on the Norwegian shelf.
Seventy of them were in the North Sea, twenty one in the Norwegian Sea, and two in the Barents Sea.
Oil and gas accounted for seventy three percent of the total value of Norwegian commodity exports in two thousand twenty two.
Norway became Europe's largest supplier of natural gas in two thousand twenty two, replacing Russian flows that were cut off after the invasion of Ukraine.
It now contributes about one third of the continent's gas.
Natural gas sales from Norway totaled one hundred twenty four billion standard cubic meters last year.
This was more than the previous record of one hundred twenty two point eight billion standard cubic meters set in two thousand twenty two.
Total oil and gas production was the highest since two thousand nine.
Norway's oil and gas revenues tripled, earning one hundred forty billion United States dollars in one year.
Most of this money goes to the Norwegian government, which owns a sixty seven percent stake in Equinor, the country's energy giant.
So Norway is printing money thanks to oil and gas.
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In this exclusive interview with GB News, renowned historian Victor Davis Hanson shares his insights on Donald Trump's inauguration and the transformative vision he brings to the presidency. Hanson discusses why Trump is at the peak of his power, likening him to historic figures such as JFK and Teddy Roosevelt for his ambitious projects on space exploration and the revival of America's sense of manifest destiny.
Hanson critiques Joe Biden's presidency, describing it as ending in corruption with a tarnished legacy. He contrasts this with Trump's unifying inaugural address and outlines the bold policies he expects Trump to pursue, including securing the borders, deporting millions of illegal immigrants, and boosting the U.S. economy.
Hanson also highlights how Trump has redefined the Republican Party by attracting new voters, particularly young people and minorities, thanks to his affable and likeable demeanour.
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Favorited was founded last year by David Tesler and Zach Ferraro. Tesler is the creator of the anonymous Q&A app Sendit, while Ferraro’s experience includes working with companies such as Curiosity.com, Famous Birthdays, and Fourthwall. The duo says they are committed to gamifying livestreams, believing that the future of content is interactive and collaborative.
“Real human interaction is synchronous, real-time, and face-to-face, and our platform enables that at scale,” Ferraro told TechCrunch. “I think that we are nearing the end of the doom-scrolling era, and we want to usher in the age of ‘real social.’”
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The recent funding round occurs amid fierce competition among various apps seeking to capitalize on livestream monetization. Whatnot, a platform where users can sell items via livestreams, recently raised $265 million, increasing its valuation to an impressive $4.97 billion. RedNote, a Chinese alternative that offers livestreaming, achieved the top rank for free apps on the U.S. App Store just last week.
It remains to be seen whether Favorited can keep up with mainstream platforms, but it appears to be performing well and has already attracted impressive investors in a competitive market. The app currently touts over 750,000 users, with users like Jaysingz (a popular TikToker) reportedly earning over $40,000 in one month while streaming on Favorited.
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Those who participated in the funding round include Andreessen Horowitz, HF0, Soma Ventures, and several angel investors from the entertainment and social space. The newly raised capital has been allocated to product development and has helped the company double its team from 10 to 20 employees.
Looking ahead, the company plans to scale globally and is in discussions with strategic investors about additional external capital, although Ferraro noted that it doesn’t necessarily need it. The platform claims it’s generating more than $4 million in monthly revenue. In the past week alone, creators on Favorited were gifted more than $2.5 million.
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Dewey co-founder Tom Harari told TechCrunch the team began working on an emergency solution for backing up TikTok bookmarks last week and continued their efforts over the weekend to launch the new product. Notably, it’s the first time Dewey has supported a video-focused social network on its service.
With today’s launch of the TikTok backup solution, Dewey users can pull all their TikTok Favorites and Collections (folders for saved videos) directly into their feed, allowing them to save these videos forever — or for as long as Dewey exists, that is. TikTok Collections will also be given their own dedicated folders in Dewey’s sidebar for easy access.
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The addition follows other recent expansions that includes support for social apps like Threads and Truth Social, as well as a feature that lets you filter bookmarks by date, the ability to export your data, and support for Markdown export (*.md), which lets users connect their bookmarks to other tools, like writing app Obsidian.
Dewey is a free service for use with one account, then offers paid plans starting at $7.50 per month for backing up unlimited accounts. Paid plans also offer other features like automatic syncing, advanced search, export features, and more. The service today as over 40,000 users and 1,500 paying customers.
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Co-founded by Alex Prober, Dewey was bootstrapped its first two years before taking a small investment last summer from an investor who backs bootstrapped, profitable SaaS businesses.
If you like watching videos at a higher playback speed, YouTube now allows you to watch them at up to 4x speed on mobile. Until now, the users could set 2x as the highest playback speed.
Last year, YouTube introduced a “Jump Ahead” feature on mobile, which allows users to skip to the best part of the video. YouTube’s algorithm determines those best parts through machine learning and user feedback. The company is now bringing this feature to the web for Premium users.
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Google is also expanding two YouTube-related AI features. For YouTube Music, the company is expanding its “Ask Music” feature to the U.K. and Ireland. Users can ask for “upbeat workout tracks” or “relaxing jazz,” and the app will create a customized radio station related to the prompt. Other rivals, including Spotify and Amazon Music, have also been trying out such features.
YouTube started dabbling with a conversational AI feature for users to ask questions about a video or get recommendations in 2023. The company said that this feature will soon be available to iOS users as well.
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Sasha Stone, host of “Free Thinking Through the Fourth Turning”, to discuss the media meltdown over Trump’s January 6 pardons and executive actions within his first 48 hours in office, the truth about those who were arrested in relation to January 6, and more.
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UK payrolls took a massive hit in both November AND December. While the media looks for reasons to blame, the answer instead comes from all the rest of the world. Unemployment is on the rise all over the place, with the situations in some of them going way beyond softening or weakness. More than a few places you might not think of having a major employment downturn are, a warning to the world this is getting really serious.
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How Bluesky, Twitter's one-time side project, is challenging Elon Musk's X
Bluesky attracted many X users following the U.S. election in November. The decentralized social media platform has now grown to over 28 million users.
Billionaire Mark Cuban, New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and author Stephen King are all now on Bluesky. The social media platform is the brainchild of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, who conceived Bluesky as a side project inside Twitter in 2019. Bluesky, which is no longer affiliated with Dorsey, is now its own company, and following the U.S. election, the platform saw an influx of new users, most of who were looking to flee X. Bluesky now has over 28 million users, according to the company.
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"The growth numbers for Bluesky are wild, and I think it's really because there's this vacuum being left by old Twitter," says Meghana Dhar, a strategic advisor and former head of partnerships at Instagram and Snap Inc. "When Elon Musk took over Twitter and it kind of became X, things changed a lot, right? Content moderation changed. He changed the pricing options. So as he kind of navigated that transition, he lost a lot of people."
"This is a platform that now seems to cater more pointedly toward right leaning or conservative users," said Salvador Rodriguez, deputy tech editor at CNBC. "For folks who maybe don't want to be presented with that kind of content so in their face, Bluesky is an area that, for all intents and purposes, the mechanisms are the same, but the vibe is completely different."
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Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider
Microsoft won't be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the company with capacity or allow another party to fill the need.
Microsoft, the biggest investor in OpenAI and its principal cloud partner, is losing its designation as exclusive provider of computing capacity for the artificial intelligence startup.
In a blog post Tuesday, Microsoft said it's still in a favorable position with OpenAI. Going forward, when OpenAI seeks additional capacity, Microsoft will have the "right of first refusal" before OpenAI checks with other parties.
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The change in their relationship was disclosed as part of President Donald Trump's announcement of the Stargate Project, a joint venture with OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank to invest billions of dollars in AI infrastructure in the U.S. Executives from those companies committed to invest an initial $100 billion and up to $500 billion over the next four years in the project, which will be set up as a separate company.
Oracle is a "key initial technology partner" alongside Arm, Microsoft and Nvidia in setting up data center infrastructure, OpenAI said in a blog post.
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Trump says he's open to TikTok sale to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison
At a press briefing on Tuesday, President Trump suggested that he's open to the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he'd consider the possibility of Tesla CEO Elon Musk or Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing TikTok.
At a press briefing to announce a joint venture for investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure, Trump was asked by a reporter if he was open to "Elon buying TikTok."
"I would be if he wanted to buy it, yes," Trump said in response. "I'd like Larry to buy it, too."
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TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, is in a state of limbo in the U.S. after Trump signed an executive order on Monday to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. for 75 days. That order aims to suspend a ban that went into effect after the Supreme Court last week upheld the validity of a national security law that would penalize app stores and service providers for hosting TikTok unless ByteDance sold it.
Analysts have valued TikTok's U.S. business at about $50 billion.
Trump said on Tuesday that TikTok would be "worthless" without a permit to operate in the U.S., but could be worth $1 trillion with one.
DeepMind’s Hassabis Sees AI-Designed Drug Trials This Year
Isomorphic Labs' Nobel Prize-winning chief executive officer says that the company will hopefully have some AI-designed drugs in clinical trials by the end of the year. It is working on shortening the drug discovery process from a decade or more to just weeks or months. The company, created in 2021 to commercialize Google DeepMind's AlphaFold AI for drug discovery, announced strategic research collaboration agreements with Eli Lilly & Co. and Novartis AG last year. AlphaFold can model a range of molecular structures and predict how they interact with each other.
#technology #isomorphiclabs #ai #deepmind #drugtrials
Are LLMs making StackOverflow irrelevant?
The volume of questions asked on StackOverflow fell quickly after ChatGPT's release in November 2022. The drop continues into 2025 at an alarming speed. The site has not seen so few questions asked monthly since 2009. Its decline actually started before ChatGPT - the release of the chatbot merely sped up the decline. StackOverflow's lack of innovation may have resulted in the initial drop in questions. The drop in questions indicates that trouble is ahead.
#technology #software #llm #ai #stackoverflow
Perplexity launches Sonar, an API for AI search
Perplexity's Sonar API allows developers to build generative AI search tools into their applications. There is a base version that is cheaper and faster and a pricier version that's better for tough questions. Developers will be able to customize the sources that the AI search engine pulls from. Perplexity claims to be offering the cheapest AI search API on the market. Its models reportedly outperform leading models on a benchmark that measures factual correctness.
#technology #ai #search #perplexity #sonar #api
Kevin O'Leary says he would 'love to do a TikTok deal,' but the law prevents it
Kevin O’Leary says that he’s still interested in a deal for TikTok, but that it’s no longer legally viable, even after Trump extended a ban on the platform.
Canadian investor Kevin O'Leary is still interested in a TikTok deal, but it's not possible under current law, he told CNBC, as President Donald Trump extended the deadline for a ban on the social media platform.
As part of a wave of executive orders on Monday, Trump delayed by 75 days the imposition of a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S., allowing for "an opportunity to determine the appropriate course of action."
#tiktok #kevinoleary #socialmedia #purchase
Trump had promised the move in a social media post on Sunday, also floating a deal that would see the platform, owned by China-based tech giant ByteDance, stay active under a joint venture with a 50% American stake.
"That 50/50 deal, I would love to work with Trump on, so would every other potential buyer ... But the problem with some of these ideas is they are inconsistent with the ruling of the Supreme Court," said O'Leary, widely known from his role in ABC's "Shark Tank."
Stripe cuts 300 jobs in product, engineering and operations
Stripe has cut about 3.5% of its workforce, mostly in product, engineering, and operations. Despite this, the company plans to continue hiring and increase its headcount by 17% by the end of the year. The payments company is currently valued at about $70 billion in private markets. Stripe's founders have intentionally steered clear of public markets and have given no indication of whether an offering is on the near-term horizon. Total payment volume at the company passed $1 trillion in 2023.
#technology #stripe #layoff
YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video Hit Usage Highs During 2024 Holidays
Streaming services commanded 43.3% of all TV viewing in the US in December.
#technology #streaming #entertainment
Trump pardons dark web marketplace creator Ross Ulbricht
Ross Ulbricht operated the Silk Road marketplace on the dark web between 2011 and 2013.
#technology #us #trump #pardon #rossulbricht #ulbricht #silkroad
Microsoft loses status as OpenAI’s exclusive cloud provider
Microsoft will have the 'right of first refusal' when OpenAI seeks additional capacity.
#technology #microsoft #openai #cloud
Why AI reminds me of cloud computing
Many of the early predictions about cloud computing were wrong, but that doesn't mean that it wasn't a transformative technology.
#technology #ai #cloud #predictions
Ramp encroaches into digital bank territory with new treasury product
Over the years, Ramp has built a name for itself in the corporate card and expense management space. It’s branched out into travel, bill pay, and more,
Today, the six-year-old fintech startup is announcing a different kind of expansion — one that takes it into more of the digital bank territory — with a new product called Ramp Treasury.
#ramp #fintech #banking #digital
In a nutshell, Ramp aims to give its customers a way to earn money and not just save cash, explains CEO and co-founder Eric Glyman, in an exclusive interview with TechCrunch.
“We looked at checking accounts and deposits that clients had linked to Ramp and realized that the vast majority were earning 0.00% interest,” he said. Ramp Treasury, Glyman added, is designed to work alongside a customer’s existing bank accounts, not replace them.
Postman launches an AI agent builder on top of its API platform
Since it was founded in 2014, India-based Postman has made a name for itself as one of the most popular platforms for building and using APIs, with 500,000 organizations now using the service. Like with so many other SaaS services, though, its valuation today is reportedly down from its $5.6 billion high in 2021. But the company is now jumping head-first into the AI space with the launch of an AI agent builder that combines large language models and the Postman API platform, as well as a visual editor that brings the two together to help even non-developers build and test AI agents.
#postman #aiagent #apiplatform #ai
At first, jumping into AI agents may seem like an odd choice for a company like Postman, but as Postman CEO and co-founder Abhinav Asthana noted when I talked to him ahead of the agent builder’s launch, to be useful, these agents have to interact with a wide variety of services — and the way to do that is through APIs.
“Our customers actually started asking us about this. ‘Okay, this agent thing is kind of coming up. What are you guys doing about it?’ And we looked at the patterns in which they are stringing this together. Whether they’re using homegrown systems or they’re using some third-party stuff, APIs are a key part of it, because there are two kinds of APIs: one is the LLM itself, like the OpenAI API, or the Anthropic’s API, or maybe a homegrown API. And the second bit are tools the agent would use. So we were like, okay, Postman is helping developers do all things APIs and if this is emerging as a pattern, we should do something here,” explained Asthana.
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Sales knowledge automation platform 1up gets a third of its customer leads from memes
1up is building a knowledge automation platform to help sales teams answer product questions or complete technical questionaires.
When George Avetisov was the founder and CEO of cybersecurity startup HYPR, he spent a lot of time in the trenches with the company’s sales team. He quickly realized that regardless of how good his sales team was, they were consistently pulling in other departments to answer customer questions or fill out technical questionnaires.
#sales #knowledge #automoate #memes
“They don’t know the answers to most questions that get asked of them,” Avetisov told TechCrunch. “They have to ask a product person, they have to pull in a sales engineer. It’s a daunting task, and these people are brilliant, like I’ve worked with some amazing sales reps, but the problem with sales is there’s no easy way for them to automate knowledge.”
Avetisov (pictured above in the center) decided that would be his next problem to solve. He left HYPR in 2021 and took a brief interlude from startups to play and beat video game Elden Ring; Avetisov said he wanted a little downtime before being all consumed by another startup. He launched his new company, 1up, in 2022.