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1. OpenAI in talks to raise new funding at $100 billion valuation

OpenAI is in early talks to raise a fresh round of funding at a valuation at or above $100 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

The terms, valuation and timing of the funding round have not yet been finalized and could still change, the report said.

Commentary: OpenAI's valuation reflects the intense competition in the AI field, and also highlights OpenAI's leading position in AI technology and business model innovation.

2. Meta to unveil advanced AR glasses prototype next year

Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed that the company will unveil a prototype of its advanced AR glasses, code-named "Orion," in 2024. This glasses is the most advanced consumer electronics device to date. He also said that the glasses are "extremely expensive" and will not be able to go into mass production in the short term.

Commentary: Meta's AR glasses prototype showcases the company's ambition in AR technology, but the high price could limit its market acceptance.

3. Apple in talks with content companies to collaborate on AI

According to media reports, Apple has been in talks with major news and publishing organizations in recent weeks to seek permission to use their materials in the company's development of generative AI systems. Apple has proposed a multi-year agreement worth at least $50 million to license news article archives.

Commentary: Apple's collaboration with media companies could help to advance AI technology, while also strengthening Apple's competitive position in the AI field.

4. Musk's "hyperloop" company to shut down

Due to its failure to secure any contracts to build a working hyperloop, Musk's hyperloop startup Hyperloop One is about to close down. The company will sell all of its remaining assets, and the employment of its remaining employees will end on December 31st this year. Hyperloop One was founded in 2014 and built a small test track near Las Vegas, but its only manned test reached a top speed of only 160 kilometers per hour, far below its target level.

Commentary: The collapse of the hyperloop company reflects the risks associated with innovative technologies, and also reminds us that we need to consider the commercial viability of technologies as we pursue technological progress.

5. Anthropoic in talks for 750 million funding

Anthropic, the OpenAI rival, is in talks to raise $750 million in funding at an $18.4 billion valuation. Anthropic, the OpenAI rival founded by ex-OpenAI employees, is in talks to raise a $750 million funding round led by Menlo Ventures, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told CNBC.

Commentary: Anthropoic's fundraising plan shows the attractiveness of AI startups to the capital market, and also highlights the investment heat in the AI field.

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