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This week’s Tech and Business recap covers DeepSeek’s AI disruption, Trump’s semiconductor tariffs, OpenAI’s $340B valuation, Tesla’s self-driving rollout, and SoftBank’s AI expansion.

• DeepSeek’s AI Disruption – TechCrunch

• Nvidia’s Market Crash – TechCrunch

• OpenAI’s Valuation – TechCrunch

• Trump’s Semiconductor Tariffs – The Verge

• Barclays’ Remote Work Changes – FT

• Tesla Self-Driving Expansion – TechCrunch

• SoftBank AI & Robotics Investments – Reuters

AI trends, OpenAI valuation, Trump AI policies, DeepSeek chatbot, Nvidia market drop, SoftBank AI investments.

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• Trump considers excluding oil from tariffs on Canada & Mexico - FT

• U.S. approves first non-opioid painkiller - BBC

• Japanese consumers turn to urban farming amid inflation - Reuters

• Apple stock rises on strong iPhone sales outlook - Reuters

• Samsung warns of profit hit from U.S. chip restrictions - FT

• Google unveils next flagship AI model - TechCrunch

• OpenAI in talks to raise $40B at $340B valuation - TechCrunch

• X partners with Visa for digital payments - CNET

• Nirvana’s reunion at FireAid benefit concert - Variety

• Paris Haute Couture Week highlights - BBC

Apple iPhone sales, non-opioid painkiller, X Visa partnership, Google AI, OpenAI valuation, Nirvana reunion, Paris Haute Couture Week

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From the Eurozone’s unexpected stagnation to SoftBank’s multi-billion dollar AI investment and YouTube taking over the Super Bowl tailgate concert, we’re here to keep you informed.

• Eurozone economy stagnates in Q4 – Financial Times

• Deutsche Bank’s CEO signals major restructuring – Financial Times

• SoftBank eyes $25B investment in OpenAI – TechCrunch

• Tesla to launch self-driving service in Austin – TechCrunch

• Xanadu’s quantum computing breakthrough – MIT Technology Review

• Waymo expands robotaxi testing to 10 cities – TechCrunch

• LinkedIn surpasses $2B in premium revenue – TechCrunch

• LVMH stock slides amid DFS sale rumors – Forbes

• YouTube replaces TikTok for Super Bowl tailgate concert – Deadline

• Netflix reboots ‘Little House on the Prairie’ – Hollywood Reporter

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From China’s DeepSeek AI catching the attention of US security officials to SoftBank making a massive investment in robotics, and even rumors of a Jake vs. Logan Paul fight, we’re here to keep you informed.

• US officials say China’s DeepSeek AI on national security radar - BBC

• Trump offers millions of federal workers eight months’ pay to resign - BBC

• Maha Kumbh stampede in India - Associated Press

• SoftBank to invest $500M in robotics startup SkildAI - TechCrunch

• Near-record number of data breaches in 2024 - CNET

• DeepSeek reaches No. 1 on US Play Store - TechCrunch

• David Sacks claims DeepSeek used OpenAI’s models - TechCrunch

• Bookshop.org launches e-book platform to challenge Amazon - TechCrunch

• Waymo explores charitable tipping for robotaxis - TechCrunch

• Automattic and others back Openvibe for decentralized social networking - TechCrunch

• WH Smith stock jumps 6% as travel sales rise - Forbes

• Boeing and Musk fast-track Air Force One replacements - CNBC

• Qualcomm’s move into automotive and industrial IoT - Forbes

• Spotify may raise artist royalties - Retail News Asia

• Jake and Logan Paul tease HBO Max fight - Fast Company

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1. HSBC to exit parts of investment banking business in UK, US, and Europe - Financial Times

2. China’s emboldened AI industry releases flurry of model updates - Financial Times

3. Scott Bessent wins Senate confirmation as US Treasury Secretary - Reuters

4. DeepSeek and the dollar are spoiling ‘Trump trades’ - Financial Times

5. TravelPerk raises $200M as valuation nearly doubles to $2.7B - TechCrunch

6. Google Maps to reflect controversial renaming updates - The Verge

7. Trump says he’ll put tariffs on imported chips ‘in the near future’ - The Verge

8. SonicWall says hackers are exploiting a new zero-day bug - TechCrunch

9. Jon Stewart slams Democrats over Trump executive orders - Variety

10. Nielsen: Bluey was 2024’s most-streamed program - Variety

DeepSeek AI, Trump tariffs, SonicWall zero-day, Bluey streaming stats, Google Maps name changes, JetBlue pilot retirement.

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1. Wall Street bets Tesla’s 2025 sales will miss Musk’s target - Financial Times

2. Trump order sets up council to review FEMA - Reuters

3. Jeju Air crash: South Korea probe finds signs of bird strike - Reuters

4. Perplexity submits a new bid for TikTok - TechCrunch

5. Apple drops hints about its upcoming smart home disruption - CNET

6. Netflix won the streaming wars, and we’re all about to pay for it - The Verge

7. DeepSeek gets Silicon Valley talking - TechCrunch

8. Bitcoin crash predictions amid Fed financial instability - Forbes

9. Taylor Swift attends Chiefs-Bills AFC Championship Game - Billboard

10. Paul McCartney stumps for protections against A.I. exploitation - Deadline

Tesla 2025 sales, TikTok acquisition, Taylor Swift Chiefs, Netflix price increase, Bitcoin crash prediction, DeepSeek AI.

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This week's top Tech and Business stories.

• Instagram announces CapCut competitor “Edits” - The Verge

• Pentagon says AI accelerates “kill chain” - TechCrunch

• Bitcoin hits an all-time high following Trump developments - Forbes

• Chinese VP meets Elon Musk ahead of Trump inauguration - Forbes

• Marvel Snap is back in the US - The Verge

• Trump signs executive order saving TikTok for 75 days - Wired

• UK to unveil ‘Humphrey’ assistant for civil servants - TechCrunch

• Ford hands-free driving tech investigation expands - TechCrunch

• Microsoft uses diffusion model for materials science - Forbes

• Apple iPhone SE 4 design leak - Forbes

• Netflix raises subscription prices – The Verge

• Microsoft adjusts partnership with OpenAI – The Verge

• BLACKPINK Jennie announces solo album Ruby – Billboard

• Sheryl Sandberg sanctioned for alleged email deletion – TechCrunch

• Spotify’s Daniel Ek raises $260M for body-scanning startup Neko - TechCrunch

• UK probes Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystem dominance - TechCrunch

• Tata acquires 60% stake in Apple partner Pegatron’s India unit – TechCrunch

• Tesla brings its redesigned Model Y to the US – The Verge

• Netflix’s cloud gaming plans include co-op games – The Verge

• Bitcoin’s breakout at Davos – Forbes

• Madrona announces $770M venture fund – TechCrunch

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Boeing’s financial troubles, Tesla’s new Model Y, and Bitcoin’s rise at Davos headline today’s episode. Plus, we dive into Netflix’s gaming plans, OpenAI’s Operator, and the story behind Keith Jarrett’s historic concert.

• Monte dei Paschi launches €13bn takeover offer for Mediobanca – Financial Times

• US doesn’t need Canadian energy or cars, says Trump – BBC News

• Boeing shares dive after it warns of big loss – Reuters

• Tata acquires 60% stake in Apple partner Pegatron’s India unit – TechCrunch

• Tesla brings its redesigned Model Y to the US – The Verge

• Netflix’s cloud gaming plans include co-op games – The Verge

• Bitcoin’s breakout at Davos – Forbes

• Madrona announces $770M venture fund – TechCrunch

• Questlove’s Sly Stone documentary premieres at Sundance – Variety

• Berlinale revisits Keith Jarrett’s iconic jazz concert – Variety

Boeing loss, Tesla Model Y, Bitcoin Davos, Netflix gaming, OpenAI Operator, Questlove documentary, Madrona Ventures.

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From Saudi Arabia’s historic $600 billion investment in the US to Trump’s AI infrastructure initiative and Reddit’s crackdown on Musk-linked content, we cover today’s top stories with insights and debate.

1. Saudi Arabia aims to invest $600bn in US - Financial Times

2. Meta denies forcing users to follow Trump accounts - BBC

3. Spotify’s Daniel Ek raises $260M for body-scanning startup Neko - TechCrunch

4. UK probes Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystem dominance - TechCrunch

5. Trump announces $500 billion AI Stargate initiative - Forbes

6. Black Sabbath to receive honorary City Freeman titles - Billboard

Saudi Arabia, AI infrastructure, Black Sabbath, Elon Musk, Meta, body-scanning, OpenAI, diversity programs, Reddit bans, CNN layoffs

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