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Elon Musk declines offer to sit on Twitter’s board

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Elon Musk, who recently purchased a large stake in Twitter, has declined to join the social media company’s board

Billionaire Elon Musk who recently bought a large stake in Twitter has decided not to join the social media company’s board.

It was expected that Musk, who is the CEO is Tesla, would join the board of the social media app after becoming the largest shareholder.

The chief executive of Twitter revealed the news in a tweet stating that he will always value input from shareholders whether they are on our Board or not.

This photograph taken on October 26, 2020 shows the logo of US social network Twitter displayed on the screen of a smartphone and a tablet in Toulouse, southern France. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

Twitter initially planned to have Elon Musk sit on the board for a term that would end in 2024

Elon Musk recently acquired a massive 9 percent stake in Twitter, essentially making him the largest shareholder of the social media giant.

If Musk agreed to join the board, he would also be agreeing to a condition that he does not acquire more than 14.9 percent of shares in the company.

Stocks in Twitter surged during the announcement that Musk had purchased a large percentage of the company.

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AI drives memory prices higher as SK hynix and TSMC expand

Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.

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Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.


The global memory market is on the rise, with prices climbing steadily thanks to booming AI infrastructure demand.

Companies like SK hynix and TSMC are investing heavily in advanced packaging and new facilities to meet this unprecedented growth.

We speak with Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies about the forces behind this upward momentum. From the difference between AI-driven and consumer-driven demand to the increasing memory requirements per AI system, Brad breaks down the trends shaping the industry.

We also explore the implications of lean DRAM and NAND inventories, disciplined supply growth, and the challenges of expanding packaging capacity versus wafer fabrication. Tune in to understand why incremental demand surprises can have a huge impact on memory pricing.

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Nvidia unveils AI that could transform gene editing and healthcare

Nvidia’s EDEN AI models for gene editing could revolutionize treatment of genetic diseases, enhancing DNA modifications amid healthcare advancements.

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Nvidia’s EDEN AI models for gene editing could revolutionize treatment of genetic diseases, enhancing DNA modifications amid healthcare advancements.


Nvidia has introduced revolutionary AI models for programmable gene insertion at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

The AI platform, EDEN, is designed to enhance DNA modifications and could pave the way for treatments of previously untreatable genetic diseases.

This initiative is part of Nvidia’s broader push into healthcare, including a $1 billion partnership with Eli Lilly to develop an AI-driven drug discovery lab. Early testing has shown promising results, with models designing proteins that precisely target disease-related sites in human cells.

While the breakthroughs are significant, experts caution that challenges remain in translating AI-generated therapies into real-world clinical applications. The future of medicine could be rewritten if these hurdles are overcome.

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Global memory chip shortage set to drive electronics prices higher

Global memory chip shortage raises electronics prices; impacts PCs, smartphones, and likely continues until 2026.

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Global memory chip shortage raises electronics prices; impacts PCs, smartphones, and likely continues until 2026.


A severe global shortage of memory chips is sending shockwaves through the electronics industry, causing prices to rise across consumer devices. Experts warn that this shortage will continue until at least 2026, affecting everything from PCs to smartphones.

Major manufacturers, including Samsung Electronics, have reported record profits but caution that rising memory chip prices could put further pressure on the sector. This shortage is largely driven by AI technology demands, forcing companies to rethink production priorities.

Consumers should expect higher costs for electronics in the coming months, with price increases likely to continue through the end of 2026.

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