Markets cheered Monday after Iran signaled it wants to de-escalate tensions with Israel and return to negotiations, easing geopolitical jitters that had rattled investors and sent oil prices surging last week.
Curiosity Inc. (CURI) enters new international licensing agreements to expand global distribution and revenue, including deals with major broadcasters.
Scale AI did not disclose the investment size, but a Wall Street Journal report said earlier this week that Meta could be eyeing a 49% stake, valued at around $14 billion.
The partnership enables Google’s Gemini models to be integrated directly into the Databricks platform, allowing users to build and deploy AI agents natively.
The video-trained AI model enables robots to understand physical dynamics, predict outcomes, and perform real-world tasks such as object handling and spatial navigation.
According to an internal memo viewed by CNBC, the layoffs will impact employees across divisions, and some non-U.S. staff may be affected in the future.
Attaining AGI will help Meta incorporate the technology into its suite of products, including social media, communications platforms, and AI tools such as the Meta chatbot and its AI-powered Ray-Ban Glasses.
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to split into two companies by 2026, with one focusing on streaming and studios and the other on TV networks. Stock gained 9% but gave up gains. Split follows previous restructuring and strong streaming momentum.
Scale AI, based in San Francisco, California, and co-founded by Alexander Wang in 2016, provides data labeling and model evaluation services to develop AI applications.
Bank of America said the rise of alternative AI technologies could weaken Google’s bargaining power with companies like Samsung, which rely on Android but are increasingly exploring new software capabilities.
