Recently, the location data and technology platform HERE Technologies, based in the Netherlands, announced a ten-year partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) worth a total of $10 billion. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and drive innovation in the automotive industry. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, and the image licensing provider Midjourney.

Today, China Central Television announced that Alibaba Cloud has become the exclusive partner for cloud computing and AI for the Spring Festival Gala, enabling Chinese people worldwide to watch the Gala online. This marks the first time in the history of the Spring Festival Gala that a technology partner has been introduced. Reference for the image: The image is generated by AI, authorized by service provider Midjourney. Alibaba Cloud will provide cloud computing and AI technology support for the Spring Festival Gala, helping Chinese people globally to watch the event online. Currently, Alibaba Cloud operates 85 availability zones across 28 regions worldwide, making it the largest cloud service provider in China and the first in the Asia-Pacific region.

At the Amazon Web Services re:Invent conference, Adobe announced a significant partnership with Amazon to extend its Experience Platform to AWS. This collaboration not only transforms how enterprises approach artificial intelligence and customer data management but also signals a profound change in the cloud computing market. As digital commerce continues to evolve, businesses urgently need to enhance customer experience through personalized services. This year's Cyber Monday data shows that mobile devices accounted for 57% of online sales.

Recently, OpenAI announced a strategic partnership with UK-based media platform Future to integrate content from over 200 media brands under Future into OpenAI's user experience. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, with image licensing from Midjourney. Future is a company listed on the FTSE 250, dedicated to distributing trusted professional content through various platforms, including websites, newsletters, videos, magazines, and live events.

Recently, Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic has encountered difficulties in the UK. The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it will formally initiate the first phase of a merger investigation into this partnership. This marks a growing concern among regulators regarding the surge in investments into startup AI companies. Source note: The image was generated by AI and is licensed by service provider Midjourney. The CMA noted that as more investments flow into the AI sector, they aim to ensure a fair competitive environment in the market.

Recently, American consulting firm Bain & Co announced it will expand its partnership with OpenAI, focusing on selling AI tools, including ChatGPT, to its clients. Last year, the two companies established a global services alliance aimed at helping Bain's clients better understand OpenAI's technology. Image credit: The image was generated by AI, authorized by image service provider Midjourney. Bain's headquarters is located in Boston and currently serves its global employees.

Recently, OpenAI and the Italian media group GEDI announced a strategic partnership aimed at providing high-quality Italian news content for ChatGPT users. This collaboration will enrich user experience, allowing more people to access accurate and reliable news information. According to this partnership, ChatGPT users will have access to content from several well-known publications under GEDI, including La Repubblica and La Stampa. This means that while using...

Palantir Technologies has entered into a partnership with Microsoft to provide secure cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and analytical capabilities to support the missions of defense and intelligence agencies of the U.S. government. This news resulted in an 11% increase in Palantir's stock price, and Microsoft's stock also saw an uptick. The collaboration allows the U.S. government to leverage Azure OpenAI services to access large language models, Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, and Palantir's AI platform.

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Amazon's $4 billion investment in the AI startup Anthropic, concerned that the partnership may affect market competition in the UK. The investigation is based on information gathered by the CMA, which believes the collaboration could have adverse effects. Amazon has expressed dissatisfaction, stating that the partnership meets market standards. The CMA has collected public opinions and plans to assess the impact of the partnership on the market in the coming weeks, with a final decision to be announced on October 4. The investigation involves Anthropic's use of Amazon Web Services.

Anthropic has recently announced a partnership with venture capital firm Menlo Ventures to establish the Anthology Fund, a fund with a total of $100 million aimed at supporting the next generation of AI startups. According to the plan, each eligible startup can receive at least $100,000 in investment, along with additional support and resources provided by Anthropic and Menlo Ventures.In a statement, Anthropic's president, Daniela Amodei, pointed out: "Through our collaboration with Menlo Ventur

According to reports from CNBC, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is conducting an informal investigation into Amazon's recent partnership with AI startup Adept. This news was confirmed on July 16. The FTC aims to gather more details about the agreement announced last month, including how Amazon hired key executives from Adept and obtained authorization to use their technology.In this collaboration, Amazon not only hired David Luan, the co-founder and CEO of Adept, but also brought in other sig

At the recent WWDC conference, Apple announced an agreement with OpenAI, allowing ChatGPT to perform certain tasks on devices running iOS 18 (excluding the EU). This move marks another significant step for Apple in the field of artificial intelligence. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple's executives also mentioned Google Gemini, but the list of potential partners is not limited to this.

McDonald's has announced the termination of its AI drive-thru ordering partnership with IBM, and plans to remove the technology being tested in over 100 restaurants by July 26, 2024. Since partnering with IBM in 2021, McDonald's has been testing the system in these restaurants.