Perplexity AI seeks $8 billion valuation in new round, WSJ says
Artificial intelligence search company Perplexity AI has started fundraising talks in which it aims to more than double its valuation to $8 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.Perplexity has told investors it hopes to raise about $500 million in the new funding round, the Journal said, citing
Ward Christensen, Early Visionary of Social Media, Dies at 78
Housebound during a 1978 blizzard, he and a friend began devising the first computer bulletin board, a forerunner of online services like Reddit, TikTok and Facebook. Source link
Olivia Nuzzi and New York Magazine Part Ways After RFK Jr. Relationship
Ms. Nuzzi, a political writer for the magazine, had been on leave since she disclosed a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last month. Source link
Softy ice-cream mix attracts higher GST: It’s mainly sugar not milk holds GST-AAR
MUMBAI: Is a softy ice-cream mix made of milk or sugar? According to a recent ruling given by the GST Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) – Rajasthan bench, the product’s major component is sugar, not milk. Further, since it contains additives like stabilizers and flavorings, it is no longer a
Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say
Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient. Source link
Elon Musk’s Big Business and Conflicts of Interest With the U.S. Government
Mr. Musk, who holds billions in federal contracts, wants to be in charge of the regulators that oversee him if Donald Trump wins. Source link
Why Chinese Are Rushing Into a ‘Casino’ Stock Market
Steps to bolster the economy have set off a stock buying frenzy. Our columnist spoke to Chinese investors about why they are jumping in knowing the risks. Source link
NPS-related complaints: How can subscribers register National Pension System complaints? Quick guide
NPS grievances: To file a complaint, subscribers can utilize the online grievance redressal portal. (AI image) NPS complaints: The National Pension System (NPS), overseen by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, is a voluntary retirement savings plan designed to provide financial security to subscribers in their retirement years. However,
New train ticket booking rules: Why has Indian Railways cut the advance reservation period to 60 days? Top 5 reasons
The new rules for advance train ticket reservations will not affect tickets that have already been booked. New IRCTC train ticket reservation rules 2024: Indian Railways has updated the advance reservation period for train ticket booking, reducing it from 120 days, to 60 days. The new advance train ticket booking
Meet David Hoffmann, the Florida Billionaire Buying Up Print Newspapers
David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America’s largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing. Source link