Vishnu Kaimal, Author at The American Bazaar
Vishnu Kaimal has over a decade of experience in both broadsheet and digital journalism. A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism Chennai, he has published stories for The Hindu, The New Indian Express, and International Business Times, among other publications. He is an avid reader who spends his free time buried in books and when the mood strikes him, he immerses himself in narrative-driven video games.
Google's Response to Antitrust Ruling
Following the landmark antitrust ruling in August, Google has offered up an alternative to the U.S. DOJ’s call for the tech giant to sell its Chrome browser.
Rupee Decline Against the U.S. Dollar
The rupee declined to 85.2075 against the U.S. dollar, casting a shadow on its previous record low of 85.12 hit on Monday.
Recent Events in Technology
"The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair," Trump told a crowd of supporters in Arizona. Jo is currently available on macOS desktop and only on Apple Silicon, according to YC’s recent announcement on LinkedIn.
Decipher AI and YC's Winter 2024 Cohort
Decipher AI, which is part of YC’s winter 2024 cohort, helps companies identify and resolve bugs by analyzing runtime data with AI.
Highly-Paid Athletes in the World
The list of the highest-paid athletes in the world is often compiled based on salary, winnings, and endorsements. Only time will tell if Google continues to deny and manage the situation, or if it will restore the old guidelines and work to improve Gemini’s accuracy.
Advancements in Warehouse Inventory
"Typically, warehouses will do inventory twice a year — we change that to once a week or faster," said co-founder and CTO Mohammed Kabir.
Technology Companies and Innovations
By acquiring Carbon’s technology and staff, Perplexity could be expanding into launching enterprise search products. Based in San Francisco, Hamming is at the forefront of advancing voice AI technology, helping to shape the future of human-machine interaction. Cimulate is a company focused on using its deep expertise in commerce and AI to enhance the customer experience. Databricks has reportedly secured a $62 billion valuation after raising a whopping $10 billion in one of the largest venture capital funding rounds. Basis’ latest round of funding signals confidence in the direction and future of the company as well as the overall global landscape of AI.
Tragic Incidents and Startups
Indian American Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, was found dead in a San Francisco apartment. Founded in 2018, Crusoe is a technology company specializing in AI-driven compute infrastructure to optimize high-performance computing tasks. Pixxel is an innovative space-tech startup focused on providing high-resolution Earth observation data using a constellation of small satellites.
Industry Meetings and Donations
Tech executives and founders are reportedly gathering in West Palm Beach, Florida to meet with the president-elect. Jeff Bezos’ Amazon is reportedly donating $1 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund. Bloomberg broke the news that in a “historic first,” Musk’s net worth has surpassed $400 billion and is nearing half a trillion. With Sora, Open AI hopes to branch out and perhaps strengthen its hold on the AI market over its competitors.
Future Predictions
The best indicator of what Trump 2.0 will mean for employers, H-1B visa holders, and employment-based green card applicants is the record of the Trump administration during his first term. These cases highlight the dangerous intersections between power, wealth, and political or business rivalry that sometimes lead to violent actions against CEOs. From AI and fintech to climate tech and space exploration, venture capitalists are backing transformative startups that promise to reshape industries. Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot to death on Wednesday outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan. As this year comes to an end and we move into 2025, these innovative climate tech startups are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
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