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Departing Google chief scientist Jeff Dean has been in talks for a $10 billion valuation for his new AI startup
Jeff Dean spent 27 years helping build Google. Now, investors could be betting $1 billion that he can build the next big thing in AI outside it. The legendary Google engineer has been in discussions for $1 billion in financing at a valuation of around $10 billion for his new AI startup, Discovery…
Trader Joe’s Launches ‘Lovely, Electrifying’ Lime Green Insulated Bag
Trader Joe’s has added yet another colorful tote to its ever-growing collection. The California-based grocer released a lime-green version of its 8-gallon insulated tote bag at the top of the month, and fans are already raving. “Oh my GOD this is stunning,” a Reddit user wrote in the comments of an…
Twitch confirms Amazon is training its AI models on livestreams
Amazon is training its AI models on Twitch livestreams, and its users are not happy about it. Twitch, which Amazon owns, announced on Wednesday that users could opt out to prevent Amazon’s AI models from training on their content. That announcement also served as official confirmation that the…
The dream of serving ads to AI agents has hit a snag
Now the bots see them. Now they don’t. Brands including Ally Bank and the Project Management Institute recently began testing ads on the publisher Time’s website, specifically designed to be read by AI bots. The experiment sparked a lively ad industry debate: Could this nascent form of advertising…
Google falsely said Sam Altman was dead — and suggested vandalized public sources could be to blame
Sam Altman is not dead, contrary to what a Google result earlier today may have told you. Early Wednesday, users on X and Reddit pointed out that the Google search result for the OpenAI CEO’s name said he had died that same day. Google acknowledged the incorrect result several hours later. “Thanks…
I Turned $10,000 Into $300,000 Following One Jim Cramer Call — Here Are 5 Things His Critics Get Dead Wrong
Money Talks News may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Our editorial team independently selects all products. Compensation does not influence our recommendations. Jim Cramer just laid out his playbook for the rest of 2026 — five themes, 13 stocks — and right on cue, the…
How to Build a 50/30/20 Budget — and the Apps That Make It Easier
A budget can help you understand where your money is going, but sticking to one is often easier said than done. That’s why many people pair a simple budgeting framework with a budgeting app that automatically tracks spending, categorizes purchases and monitors progress toward savings goals. One of…
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary. Here’s what to know about her life and career.
Karoline Leavitt landed a White House internship as a college student during President Donald Trump’s first term. In his second term, she served as the youngest-ever White House press secretary before announcing her departure on Wednesday. A former college athlete who spent her summers scooping ice…
TikTok Shop is driving more online sales in the US than Target and other major retailers
TikTok is battling it out with the big dogs in online shopping, and it’s starting to pay off. In July, US spending on its e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop, was greater than online spending at major retailers like Target, Costco, and The Home Depot, according to US credit and debit card transaction…
9 Clever Ways to Slash Your Monthly Bills by $500
Inflation is driving up the cost of everything, but you don’t have to just sit there and accept it. From cutting your car insurance premiums in half to finding hidden subscriptions that are quietly draining your bank account, there are simple, legitimate ways to keep more cash in your pocket. We’ve…