Nvidia Takes Aim at Frontier AI Developers
Summary
U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed, triggering new tariffs and threats of retaliation. NVIDIA acquired AI startup Poolside to compete in open-weight models, while Shein priced its IPO well below prior valuations. Meanwhile, Paramount seeks to settle antitrust issues for its Warner Bros. Discovery deal, and UAW workers rejected a contract offer from Deere.
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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, tariffs imposed
Paramount meets officials to resolve antitrust lawsuit
NVIDIA licenses models from Poolside for open-weight AI
Shein prices Hong Kong IPO at $27 billion
Alibaba and SoftBank raise funds for AI investments
UAW rejects Deere contract offer, strike likely
Walmart launches Scenario brand to attract younger shoppers
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