Google's AI tools for ad copy and image generation are currently inferior to third-party solutions like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Analysts suggest Simo's experience at Instacart and Meta indicates a focus on increasing revenue through advertisements. OpenAI may be looking to capture more of the 'economics in the ecosystem' by owning the consumption layer of AI applications.

Wayfair has launched Muse, an AI tool that helps customers visualize furniture in specific settings. The company is experimenting with LLMs from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Wayfair is integrating AI-powered code assistance for all employees.

Starbucks stock has declined significantly due to waning confidence in its turnaround efforts. The company's international exposure and inconsistent management make it challenging to turn around. Starbucks has taken on debt without substantial earnings growth, putting financial strain on the company.

Rumored specs include a 1-inch sensor, 10mm f/2.8 lens, and vertical LCD display.

Billionaire Chase Coleman has 68% of his $24.5 billion portfolio invested in 10 stocks, nearly half of which are members of the 'Magnificent Seven.' Amazon is the best of the bunch with tremendous growth opportunities.

Marc Benioff runs Salesforce Ventures and Time Ventures, where he angel invests. Salesforce Ventures has $6.8 billion under management, with notable investments in AI and cybersecurity. Benioff's hands-on approach and mentorship mirror his early experiences with Steve Jobs.

AI21 Labs has raised $300M from Google and Nvidia to expand enterprise AI offerings.

Wiz will also run natively on AWS. Starting May 1, 2025, SaaS products must be fully hosted on AWS to qualify for discounts through Private Pricing Agreements (PPA) when purchased through AWS Marketplace. Wiz meets these requirements and is therefore 'Deployed on AWS,' making it a better deal than it otherwise would have been.

UniCredit signed a 10-year deal with Google Cloud to accelerate digital transformation through cloud, AI, and data analytics across 13 markets. UniCredit will migrate applications and use Google Cloud for AI workloads and AI capabilities. Commerzbank also has a strategic partnership with Google Cloud.

Tech ad revenue to slow, signs suggest a slowdown may occur as the year progresses. Meta, Alphabet, and Pinterest executives mentioned persistent uncertainty and Asia-specific ad spending pullbacks. Spending curbs by consumer goods giants will also take a toll.

Tech ad revenue to slow, signs suggest a slowdown may occur as the year progresses. Meta, Alphabet, and Pinterest executives mentioned persistent uncertainty and Asia-specific ad spending pullbacks. Spending curbs by consumer goods giants will also take a toll.

Microsoft is exploring a quantum processing unit (QPC). IBM is targeting 1,000+ qubit systems and offering Quantum as a Service (QaaS). IonQ is developing its own quantum computer hardware. Nvidia is focused on integrating AI supercomputers with quantum hardware to achieve accelerated quantum supercomputing. Alphabet/Google is refining its Sycamore quantum computing chips and its SandboxAQ quantum computing software unit spun off in 2022. Amazon is with its Amazon Braket quantum computing service and semiconductors.

Nvidia is focused on integrating AI supercomputers with quantum hardware to achieve accelerated quantum supercomputing.

IonQ is developing its own quantum computer hardware.

Alphabet/Google is refining its Sycamore quantum computing chips and its SandboxAQ quantum computing software unit spun off in 2022. Amazon is with its Amazon Braket quantum computing service and semiconductors.

Amazon is with its Amazon Braket quantum computing service and semiconductors.

Rigetti Computing offers its full-stack quantum computing access via its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform.