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Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman, John Ternus to become Apple CEO, Bezos backs Project Prometheus, Egypt’s SinaiAI raises $1.45M
Table of Contents:
AI | Artificial Intelligence
Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman, John Ternus to become Apple CEO
FTC settles with Clarifai and OkCupid over facial recognition AI practices
VC | Startup & Funding
Bezos backs Project Prometheus, a $10B AI lab at $38B valuation
Egypt’s SinaiAI raises $1.45M to build AI-native interactive books
HI | Hardware & Infrastructure
AI chip demand may keep memory prices elevated for years
NTT plans 200MW data center campus outside Tokyo
Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman, John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Apple announced a leadership transition in which Tim Cook will move into the role of executive chairman while current hardware chief John Ternus will become CEO.
The shift marks a planned succession as Apple seeks continuity in its long-term strategy and product roadmap. Ternus, a longtime executive, has been closely involved in key hardware developments, positioning him as a natural successor.
Cook will remain involved at a strategic level, focusing on broader company direction and governance.
Source: Apple Newsroom
FTC settles with Clarifai and OkCupid over facial recognition AI practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Clarifai and OkCupid over alleged misuse of facial recognition technology and data practices.
Regulators found that the companies failed to adequately obtain consent and properly manage biometric data used in AI training.
The agreement imposes restrictions on future data usage and mandates stronger privacy safeguards. The case reflects growing scrutiny of AI companies’ handling of sensitive personal information.
Source: Tech Crunch
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Bezos backs Project Prometheus, a $10B AI lab at $38B valuation
A new artificial intelligence venture known as Project Prometheus has secured backing from Jeff Bezos, targeting $10 billion in funding at a reported $38 billion valuation.
The initiative aims to build advanced AI systems and infrastructure to compete with leading global players.
Early details suggest a focus on large-scale models and enterprise applications. The scale of investment highlights intensifying competition in the AI sector.
Source: Tech Funding News
Egypt’s SinaiAI raises $1.45M to build AI-native interactive books
Egypt-based startup SinaiAI has raised $1.45 million in pre-seed funding to develop interactive, AI-native digital books.
The company aims to transform traditional reading by embedding conversational AI and adaptive content into educational materials.
Its platform is designed to personalize learning experiences and increase engagement.
The funding will support product development and regional expansion.
Source: Wanda
AI chip demand may keep memory prices elevated for years
Rising demand for AI chips is expected to sustain high memory prices, driven by the need for advanced components like high-bandwidth memory.
Manufacturers are struggling to keep pace with demand from data centers and AI developers. Analysts warn that supply constraints could persist, affecting costs across the tech industry.
The trend underscores how AI growth is reshaping semiconductor markets.
Source: Digital Trends
NTT plans 200MW data center campus outside Tokyo
NTT announced plans to build a 200MW data center campus near Tokyo to support growing demand for cloud and AI infrastructure.
The project is part of a broader expansion strategy to scale capacity in key markets.
It will incorporate energy-efficient technologies and aim to meet sustainability targets.
The development reflects continued investment in hyperscale data infrastructure in Japan.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
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