tisdag 1 april 2025

Economy

Open AI valued at 3,000 billion after record round

OpenAI has raised the equivalent of around 400 billion kronor and is now valued at 3,000 billion kronor – almost double what it was in October 2024. Bloomberg reports.

– This investment helps us continue to push the boundaries, says CEO Sam Altman.

According to the Pitchbook database, this is the largest financing round ever conducted by an AI company.

Nvidia CEO's jacket copied by dubious clothing sites

Jensen Huang is not only strongly associated with the role of CEO of Nvidia but also with his distinctive clothing style. Now online retailers are trying to cash in on copying Huang's iconic leather jacket, writes 404 Media.

– I suspect it's fraud, says fashion expert Derek Guy.

The site lists several examples where jackets in Huang's style are being sold with his picture.

The prices of the copies are eye-catchingly low, 100-200 dollars. Huang usually sticks to jackets in the price range of 10,000 dollars.

von der Leyen: Ready to impose tough counter-tariffs


The EU is ready to fight back against US import tariffs with strong counter-measures if necessary.

This was said by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen before the European Parliament on Tuesday, according to Reuters.

- Our goal is a negotiated solution. But of course, if necessary, we will protect our interests, our people and our companies, said von der Leyen.

- We do not necessarily want to fight back. But if necessary, we have a strong plan to fight back, and we will use it.

Israel to Remove Tariffs on American Goods

Israel will remove its tariffs on American goods, the Prime Minister's Office said, according to Reuters.

- Completely eliminating import tariffs from the United States is an important step to protect the Israeli economy during a sensitive period and strengthen economic ties with our most important ally - the United States, said the country's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich earlier today.

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