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Wall Street had high hopes for 2025, but when the deals market froze up in April, it seemed like those dreams were dashed. However, as we near the end of the first half of the year, the M&A market isn't as grim as anticipated. So, what’s been driving the market forward? The answer: AI. In today's blog post, we'll dive into how AI has become the lifeline for dealmaking in 2025, with major mergers and acquisitions focusing on AI-driven opportunities. From tech giants making big moves to energy and industrial sectors investing in AI, let's explore how AI is reshaping the dealmaking landscape. Table of Contents The AI Surge in M&A Big Deals Driven by AI Sectors Embracing AI in Dealmaking Tariffs and Challenges in M&A The Future of M&A in 2025 The AI Surge in M&A The first half of 2025 hasn’t been the banner year that Wall Street hoped for. However, thanks to AI, the M&A market is seeing a resurgence. ...

MacBook Air M4: Everything You Need to Know Before the Launch Apple’s MacBook Air has long been the go-to choice for users who want a sleek, lightweight, and powerful laptop. But with the M4 chip on the horizon, the next-gen MacBook Air promises even better performance and efficiency. When will it launch? According to Bloomberg, Apple is gearing up to announce the M4 MacBook Air as early as next week —potentially following the same March release schedule as its M3 predecessor. So, what can we expect from the new MacBook Air? Let’s dive in. 1. M4 Chip: A Major Performance Leap The biggest upgrade in the new MacBook Air will be Apple’s M4 processor , which has already debuted in the MacBook Pro. Here’s what it brings: 10-core CPU (4 performance + 6 efficiency cores) 10-core GPU , an upgrade from the M3’s 8-core option 1.8x faster than the M1 and 3.4x faster in GPU-heavy tasks like Blender rendering Next-gen Neural Engine with 3x faster AI performance "Be...

As of June 2025, the AI chatbot market is rapidly expanding with diverse options available. This article provides a fact-based comparison of the latest features, strengths, and weaknesses of five leading AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, DeepSeek), referencing official June 2025 announcements and verified reviews. 1. ChatGPT (OpenAI) Currently running GPT-5 version as of June 2025, maintaining its position as the world's most widely used AI chatbot. Strengths : Largest training dataset, supports 138 languages, easy API integration Weaknesses : Increased subscription cost ($25/month), limited real-time information retrieval Latest update : Enhanced multimodal input (simultaneous image+text processing) According to OpenAI's official blog, it reached 320 million monthly active users as of May 2025 (Source: OpenAI official report). 2. Claude (Anthropic) Anthropic's flagship product advocating ethical AI, with Claude 3.5 as its main version in 2...

In 2025, the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) continue to evolve rapidly, bringing transformative changes across industries. In this article, we'll conduct an in-depth analysis of the top 5 AI LLM trends in 2025 . Based on recent research and market developments, discover how AI is reshaping both our daily lives and business landscapes. 1. Rise of Multimodal AI One of the most notable trends in 2025 is the emergence of Multimodal AI . Moving beyond text-based LLMs, models capable of simultaneously processing various data formats—including images, audio, and video—are gaining prominence. Key features include: Commercialization of text+image generation AI (e.g., GPT-5 Vision, Gemini Ultra) 99% accuracy in real-time speech-to-text conversion Simultaneous analysis of X-ray images and diagnostic reports in healthcare Google and OpenAI have already released multimodal APIs, and it's projected that over 70% of ente...