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Between Sam Altman and Elon Musk the rag burns

In response to Elon Musk who yesterday said “ They don’t have the money”, his rival Sam Altman was forced to give more information about the financing of the Stargate project. We learn that OpenAI and SoftBank will each invest $19 billion in the company. Alongside Oracle and MGX, the two companies plan to raise $100 billion initially, then an additional $400 billion. Stargate will reduce server costs for OpenAI, which will retain operational control.

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Hellowork reaches record turnover of €112.5 million in 2024

In 25 years, the hellowork group has carved out a good place for itself on the chessboard of HR players, born on the basis of regionjob, the company records year after year the fruit of a perfectly executed strategy. Based in Rennes, Hellowork records growth of 14% in 2024, reaching 124.3 million euros in orders. This result ensures it a key position in employment, recruitment and training, with more than 100 million connections made over the year. With a turnover of 112.5 million euros and profitability above 20%, the group plans 100 recruitments and is continuing its strategic investments, both organically and through acquisition or equity investment.

Fire destroys 75% of Vistra Energy’s battery storage plant in California

A fire broke out on January 16, 2025 at the Moss Landing, California battery storage plant owned by Vistra Energy. The flames, fueled by thermal runaway lithium-ion batteries, ravaged 75% of the installation, the largest energy storage infrastructure in the world with a capacity of 300 MW. Local authorities briefly declared a state of emergency, leading to the evacuation of the population and the closure of schools. Although the fire is now under control, environmental tests are underway to assess possible contamination of the surrounding waters. The origin of the disaster remains unknown.

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MEDIA: prioritize Paid, Earned or Owned Media based on business lifecycles

The concepts of Paid, Earned and Owned Media are regularly at the heart of marketing discussions. Often opposed to each other or poorly valued, they sometimes struggle to be understood in their complementarity. At the start of the year, we invite you to revisit the subject whose balance in 2025 is called into question

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From idea to impact: 4elements raises 27.4 million euros to redefine climate venture building

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  • Karmen raises 9 million euros to enrich its financing offer for VSEs and SMEs

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Mobile artificial intelligence generates 17 billion downloads in 2024

By 2024, artificial intelligence applications will reach 17 billion downloads, accounting for 13% of the global total, says report State of Mobile 2025 from SensorTower. ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Duolingo are among the leaders. Launched in May 2023, ChatGPT recorded 50 million monthly active users in less than five months and generated 40% of global AI application revenue in 2024. Google Gemini stood out for its integration into the Google ecosystem, while Duolingo has strengthened its educational offering with immersive tools. While mature markets dominate revenues (45% for the United States), India, Brazil and Indonesia are driving growth, totaling more than 3.5 billion downloads.

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L’X hosts the scientific portion of the AI ​​Action Summit on February 6 and 7, 2025

On February 6 and 7, 2025, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) is organizing an international conference entitled “AI, Science, and Society” on the École Polytechnique campus in Palaiseau. This event will bring together researchers, business leaders, policy makers and experts to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on science and society. Speakers include renowned figures such as Michael Jordan (UC Berkeley/Inria), Yann Le Cun (Courant Institute/Meta FAIR) and Bernhard Schölkopf (Max Planck Institute). The conference will serve as a prelude to the AI ​​Action Summit, scheduled for February 10-11, 2025 in Paris.

Today’s job offer with ALTAIDE recruitment firm

The Polytechnic school looking for a Entrepreneurship & Innovation Director (F/M) to manage its innovation and entrepreneurial support strategy. Under the responsibility of the Director of Education and Research, and in conjunction with the presidency, this strategic position will supervise the incubator, prototyping and technology centers, as well as support and communication (20 employees).

Expected profile: scientific or engineering training, significant experience in innovation and entrepreneurship, proficiency in English, and proven skills in team management, strategic partnerships and financing. A key role at the heart of an international and forward-looking environment.

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