This surge is largely attributed to the strong performance of global stock markets, particularly the technology sector. The fund achieved a return of 13% for the year, which, while impressive, was slightly lower than its benchmark index.

Apple, SpaceX, and T-Mobile have teamed up to redefine mobile communication by integrating SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service into iPhones.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is facing legal action from journalist Antoinette Lattouf, who claims she was unlawfully dismissed due to her social media activity regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict.

In a decisive move to safeguard data security, Texas has become the first U.S. state to ban the use of the AI chatbot DeepSeek and the social media app RedNote on government-issued devices. Governor Greg Abbott announced the ban, citing concerns over potential data breaches and the risk of foreign interference, particularly from the Chinese government.

In a recent speech, UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves outlined her strategy for boosting the country’s economic performance by strengthening its ties with both the European Union and the United States.

The Hauts-de-France regional government has launched a public tender for a media agency to provide strategic consulting and manage advertising space purchases on its behalf. The contract, valued at up to €1 million per period excluding VAT, is structured as a mixed-price agreement, combining a fixed fee with unit-based pricing.

London-based market research company Kantar Media has been acquired by U.S. private equity firm H.I.G. Capital in a deal worth around $1 billion. This acquisition is expected to positively impact WPP, the FTSE 100-listed advertising giant, which continues to hold a 40% share in the Kantar Group.

SoftBank Group is reportedly in talks to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI, the organization behind the highly successful ChatGPT language model. Should the deal go through, it would make SoftBank the largest financial backer of OpenAI, strengthening its presence in the rapidly evolving AI sector.

The recent emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has shaken up the global tech landscape, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. Known for its innovative AI model, R1, DeepSeek has garnered attention for outperforming leading American companies such as OpenAI and Meta in both efficiency and cost. This breakthrough is set to alter the way the AI ecosystem operates, with significant implications for the media market.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind the social media platform Truth Social, is taking bold steps into the financial services sector with the launch of its new service, Truth.Fi.

At the OpenAI presentation in San Francisco, a new version of the generative artificial intelligence language model, GPT-4o, was introduced. Developers tout it as a leap forward towards more natural human-computer interaction. This model can process any combination of text, audio, and visual data, generating similar combinations in responses.

The buzz surrounding autonomous taxis is on the rise, with GM subsidiary Cruise announcing the resumption of some operations and Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinting at a product launch in August.

Nearly 90% of top-tier news platforms such as The New York Times are actively blocking AI data collection bots from entities like OpenAI. Conversely, prominent right-leaning outlets such as NewsMax and Breitbart largely permit their activity.

In the realm of major elections worldwide this year, there seems to be a reassuring lack of systematic malevolent interference, as indicated by Meta's global affairs chief, Nick Clegg. Clegg dismisses the notion that generative AI poses a significant threat to elections, asserting instead that such technology can be more beneficial for safeguarding democracy than undermining it.

French athlete Anuk Garnier has broken the world record by ascending a rope to a height of 110 meters, surpassing the previous record of 90 meters. This remarkable achievement demonstrates Garnier's exceptional skill and endurance in her sport. Such sporting feats not only inspire awe but also highlight the human capacity for pushing beyond perceived limits.

Amidst the bustling scene of contemporary media personalities, one name stands out as a symbol of great experience and unwavering talent – Vladimir Pozner. On this day, April 1, 2024, the world celebrates the 90th birthday of this great individual, whose life has become a story of the art of communication.

Kia has made a significant statement about its commitment to the sedan market with the unveiling of the all-new K4 sedan at the New York auto show.

This is a sleek and minimalist seating solution meticulously crafted from a single material, ensuring uniformity throughout its structure.

Originally listed at €5.3 million at auction, this 260 m² property, boasting a panoramic view of the Seine and the Louvre, garnered significant interest from buyers.

Vodafone Germany has announced plans to embark on a significant restructuring effort aimed at achieving savings of approximately 400 million euros ($434.48 million) over the next two years.