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OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT's own office suite

OpenAI takes on Microsoft with the launch of what feels a whole lot like ChatGPT's own office suite: OpenAI's newly announced suite of office features puts it into more direct competition with more traditional software companies. Read More

Apple Pay set to launch in India with Axis Bank today, sources say: Some of India's largest banks are holding off on supporting Apple Pay initially. Read More

Tesla secures $30B in new credit lines as it looks to scale Cybercab, Optimus: The company says it won't draw on the new debt facilities this year, as it has already planned at least $25 billion in capital expenditures. Read More

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