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Nike Wins Partial Victory in Three-Stripe Trademark Battle with Adidas

Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) has won the right to feature three stripes on some trouser designs in Germany, following a significant court ruling. The Duesseldorf regional court partially overturned its previous decision, allowing Nike to use the stripes on four out of five disputed models. This decision comes amid an ongoing trademark dispute with Adidas AG (OTC ), highlighting the fierce competition in the sportswear industry.

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French Startup Minstral AI Gains Traction In US, Targets OpenAI’s Market

Mistral AI, a Paris-based startup founded in 2023, is expanding into the U.S. market. The company, led by ex-Google DeepMind and Meta AI researchers, has raised over $500 million and aims to rival OpenAI and Google. Marjorie Janiewicz, Mistral's U.S. general manager, notes growing interest in their AI models, especially from businesses seeking alternatives to big AI stacks.

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Sam Altman’s OpenAI Responds To Security Concerns With New Governance Team

OpenAI, backed by Microsoft (NASDAQ ), has formed a new board committee to evaluate the safety and security of its AI models. Following the resignation of a key executive and disbanding of his team, the committee will spend 90 days assessing safeguards before presenting a report. OpenAI plans to publicly share updates after the full board's review and has started training its latest AI model.

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Malaysia Targets Ambitious $107B Investment to Boost Semiconductor Sector

Malaysia is set to attract $107 billion in investments for its semiconductor sector, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This initiative aims to establish Malaysia as a key player in global manufacturing. With 13% of the global testing and packaging market, Malaysia will focus on integrated circuit design and advanced packaging. Major firms like Intel and Infineon have already made significant investments, bolstering Malaysia's semiconductor industry.

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