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Having struggled to generate new revenue from "copilots," software companies are now turning to . Also, for most big application software companies, how to charge for AI-related products has been an issue. Many U.S. companies are pursuing custom AI software development projects, which will take longer to ramp up commercially. Also, AI technology uses computer algorithms. The software programs aim to mimic the human ability to learn, interpret patterns and make predictions. Until recently, machine learning was largely limited to models that processed data to make predictions. The AI models focused on pattern recognition from existing data. Corporate spending on AI projects was modest as companies mulled return on investment. AI Stocks To Watch By Industry Group New generative AI models process "prompts," such as internet search queries, that describe what a user wants to get. Generative AI technologies create text, images, video and computer programming code on their own. Companies will aim to boost productivity by developing customized AI for specific industries. Proprietary company data will be used to train AI models. AI systems require massive computing power to find patterns and make inferences from large quantities of data. So the race is on to build AI chips for data centers, self-driving cars, robotics, smartphones, drones and other devices. For chipmakers, analysts expect a market for "edge AI" — on-device processing of AI apps to emerge. While "training" AI models is now the biggest market for chipmakers like Nvidia, the market will shift to " ," or running AI applications, in the long run. Will AI Startups Challenge Tech Giants What's more, one key question for investors is whether tech industry incumbents will be the big generative AI winners. Or, will a new wave of AI startups eventually dominate? OpenAI has told employees its now on an annual revenue run-rate of $3.4 billion, up from $2 billion in January. OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion in new funding, , up from $86 billion early this year. The new round was led by venture-capital firm Thrive Capital. Microsoft again invested. New investors include SoftBank and Nvidia but not Apple as rumored. Large language models provide the building blocks to develop applications. Further, LLMs help AI systems understand the way that humans write and speak. Also, LLMs require training data for specific tasks. Companies with access to troves of data hold an edge. OpenAI is part of a wave of LLM startups that includes AI21 Labs, Anthropic and Cohere. Anthropic introduced Claude 3, the newest version of its chatbot, and claimed its performance is better than OpenAI's GPT-4. However, OpenAI's dominance faces a . Musk's xAI announced it will open source its Grok LLM, and released the source code for public use. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump named former ( ) executive and Silicon Valley venture capitalist David Sacks . 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CORK, Ireland , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) (the "Company" or "Johnson Controls"), a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the pricing of its offering of $250 million senior notes due 2032 (the "Additional Notes"). The Additional Notes will be a further issuance of, and form a single series with, the existing $400 million aggregate principal amount of 4.900% senior notes due 2032 that were originally issued on September 14, 2022 by the Company and Tyco Fire & Security Finance, S.C.A., a subsidiary of the Company, as co-issuer. The net proceeds of the Additional Notes will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment, redemption or refinancing of outstanding commercial paper and other near-term indebtedness. General corporate purposes may also include acquisitions, additions to working capital, repurchase of ordinary shares, dividends, capital expenditures and investments in the Company's subsidiaries. The closing for the transaction is expected to occur on December 10, 2024 , subject to certain customary closing conditions. BofA Securities and US Bancorp are serving as joint lead book-running managers to facilitate the transaction. Barclays, BBVA and UniCredit Capital Markets are also serving as book-running managers of the offering. The offering of the Additional Notes is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement, prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the base prospectus may be obtained by contacting BofA Securities, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-294-1322; or U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. toll-free at 1-877-558-2607. Investors may also obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov . This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About Johnson Controls: At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Building on a proud history of nearly 140 years of innovation, we deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive digital offering. Today, with a global team of experts, Johnson Controls offers the world's largest portfolio of building technology and software as well as service solutions from some of the most trusted names in the industry. Johnson Controls International plc Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Johnson Controls International plc has made statements in this communication that are forward-looking and therefore are subject to risks and uncertainties. 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Johnson Controls cautions that these statements are subject to numerous important risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond Johnson Controls' control, that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks related to: Johnson Controls' ability to develop or acquire new products and technologies that achieve market acceptance and meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements; the ability of Johnson Controls to execute on its operating model and drive organizational improvement; Johnson Controls' ability to successfully execute and complete portfolio simplification, including the completion of the divestiture of the Residential and Light Commercial business, as well as the possibility that the expected benefits of such actions will not be realized or will not be realized within the expected time frame; the ability to hire and retain senior management and other key personnel, including successfully executing Johnson Controls' Chief Executive Officer succession plan; the ability to innovate and adapt to emerging technologies, ideas and trends in the marketplace, including the incorporation of technologies such as artificial intelligence; the ability to manage general economic, business and capital market conditions, including the impact of recessions, economic downturns and global price inflation; fluctuations in the cost and availability of public and private financing for Johnson Controls' customers; the ability to manage macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including supply chain shortages and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas; managing the risks and impacts of potential and actual security breaches, cyberattacks, privacy breaches or data breaches, maintaining and improving the capacity, reliability and security of Johnson Controls' enterprise information technology infrastructure; the ability to manage the lifecycle cybersecurity risk in the development, deployment and operation of Johnson Controls' digital platforms and services; changes to laws or policies governing foreign trade, including economic sanctions, tariffs, foreign exchange and capital controls, import/export controls or other trade restrictions; fluctuations in currency exchange rates; changes or uncertainty in laws, regulations, rates, policies, or interpretations that impact Johnson Controls' business operations or tax status; the ability to adapt to global climate change, climate change regulation and successfully meet Johnson Controls' public sustainability commitments; risks and uncertainties related to the settlement with a nationwide class of public water systems concerning the use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; the risk of infringement or expiration of intellectual property rights; Johnson Controls' ability to manage disruptions caused by catastrophic or geopolitical events, such as natural disasters, armed conflict, political change, climate change, pandemics and outbreaks of contagious diseases and other adverse public health developments; any delay or inability of Johnson Controls to realize the expected benefits and synergies of recent portfolio transactions; the tax treatment of recent portfolio transactions; significant transaction costs and/or unknown liabilities associated with such transactions; labor shortages, work stoppages, union negotiations, labor disputes and other matters associated with the labor force; and the cancellation of or changes to commercial arrangements. 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Ina Garten isn't serving up sour grapes — but she's setting the record straight. The 76-year-old Food Network alum addressed Martha Stewart's claim that the two fell out after Stewart, 83, went to prison in October 2004. (Stewart spent five months behind bars after being found guilty on charges including conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to the sale of a stock — she was released in March 2005.) "Well, let's just say her story isn't exactly accurate," Garten told People during a Q&A on Thursday, December 5. Laughing, she added, "And, you know, that was 25 years ago. I think it's time to let it go." Earlier this year, Stewart painted a different picture of their friendship's end. "When I was sent off to Alderson Prison, she stopped talking to me," the lifestyle guru told The New Yorker in September, calling it "extremely distressing and extremely unfriendly." Garten, however, has maintained that distance — not drama — caused the rift. She explained to the outlet that their relationship fizzled when she moved to Connecticut and her former friend stayed in New York. A post shared by People Magazine (@people) When a clip of Garten's recent Q&A hit social media, fans were quick to weigh in. "Love you Ina!!! But I do believe Martha was telling the truth..." one person commented. "This is not easy for me since I am huge fans of both. There are always two sides to a story," another fan added. "Not everyone likes everyone. Ina is right, move on," chimed in a third. The two domestic icons go way back. Stewart helped launch Garten's career in the early 1990s by writing about her Hamptons food store, The Barefoot Contessa, in the first issue of Martha Stewart Living. That article connected Garten with her future publisher, Chip Gibson, and led to her first cookbook. Despite their history, Stewart told People in October that a reconciliation seemed unlikely. "She's into her own thing," the culinary queen said. "That's okay." Still, the two haven't shied away from complimenting each other over the years. "I think she did something really important," the Be Ready When the Luck Happens author said of Stewart in 2017 , praising her for elevating home arts to a level of prestige.PDF Solutions (NASDAQ:PDFS) Reaches New 52-Week Low – Should You Sell?DUP minister rejected suggestion licensing laws could be relaxed for jubilee

Packers fail yet again to produce a premier performance against a top NFC team in loss to VikingsNassau, Bahamas–(Newsfile Corp. – December 5, 2024) – SocialTensor , a leading innovator in decentralized AI solutions, proudly announces the launch of the NicheTensor API , a cutting-edge platform that bridges Web3 infrastructure with Web2 applications. This milestone cements SocialTensor’s position as a trailblazer in building revenue-generating products on the Bittensor network. Unlocking AI Potential for Real-World Applications The NicheTensor API is designed to power dynamic, creative AI tools, delivering seamless access to advanced models that include: Already in production, the API supports several high-impact use cases: From Theory to Revenue SocialTensor is proud to be one of the first subnets on Bittensor to monetize with a real and growing user base. The NicheTensor API showcases the potential of decentralized AI networks to deliver tangible value, proving that Web3 infrastructure can support scalable, revenue-generating solutions in the Web2 world. A New Chapter for Decentralized AI With paying customers and a robust suite of services, SocialTensor is setting a new standard for AI innovation. The NicheTensor API not only expands the reach of AI applications but also solidifies the Bittensor ecosystem as a hub for monetized, decentralized intelligence. About SocialTensor SocialTensor leverages the power of decentralized AI to create innovative products and solutions for a global user base. Building on the Bittensor network, SocialTensor bridges the gap between Web3 infrastructure and real-world applications, driving the next wave of AI adoption. For more information: www.nichetensor.com www.socialtensor.io Media contact: Safe Harbor and Legal Disclaimer This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements about SocialTensor’s products, services, future plans, and market opportunities. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that may affect these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, market conditions, technological developments, regulatory changes, competitive dynamics, and operational challenges. This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase or sell any securities, financial instruments, or assets. It does not provide investment, financial, or legal advice, and no decision should be made based solely on the information contained herein. SocialTensor assumes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or circumstances, except as required by law. Recipients of this press release are advised to consult with their legal, financial, or professional advisors to evaluate any statements or opportunities discussed. SocialTensor and its affiliates disclaim all liability for any actions taken based on the content of this press release. Source: Throne PR To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/232670 #distro

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