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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Monday, with the Dow Jones index falling for the eighth session in a row. However, the Nasdaq surged to a record high during the session.
Shares of Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) and Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) all surged to new all-time highs on Monday.
On the economic data front, the NY Empire State Manufacturing Index declined to 0.20 in December compared to 31.2 in the previous month, and down from market estimates of 12.
The S&amp;P Global services PMI climbed to 58.5 in December versus 56.1 in November. The S&amp;P Global manufacturing PMI declined to 48.3 in December compared to 49.7 in the prior month.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with materials, energy and healthcare stocks recording the biggest losses on Monday. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by over 110 points to 43,717.48 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.38% to 6,074.08, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.24% at 20,173.89 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>), Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) and REE Automotive Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REE#NASDAQ">REE</a>) today.
At a current reading of 56.7, the index moved to the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 49.9.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Falls For 8th Session, While Nasdaq Hits Record High As Apple, Alphabet, And Tesla Rise: Fear Index Shifts To 'Greed' Zone

Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) autonomous driving unit Waymo said on Monday that it will start testing its robotaxis in Tokyo, Japan, beginning in early 2025.
What Happened: All-electric Jaguar I-PACEs equipped with Waymo&#8217;s autonomous driving technology will arrive in Tokyo in early 2025 and learn to adapt to left-hand traffic and other driving nuances of the city, the company said.
The company has partnered with taxi company Nihon Kotsu to oversee the management and servicing of Waymo&#8217;s vehicles. Drivers of the taxi company will initially operate the vehicles manually to map areas including Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Chiyoda, Chūō, Shinagawa, and Kōtō.
The company, however, did not provide a timeline for when it intends to provide autonomous paid rides to members of the public.
Why It Matters: Tokyo is Waymo&#8217;s first step toward international markets. 
&#8220;We are engaging with Japanese policymakers, regulators, and local safety officials to ensure a responsible and seamless implementation of Waymo&#8217;s technology to Tokyo&#8217;s streets,&#8221; the company said in a statement while adding it will take a &#8220;rigorous approach&#8221; to validating its technology&#8217;s safety and performance. 
Waymo is currently providing autonomous paid rides to the public in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Waymo said that it is looking to open autonomous rides to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42360297/waymo-eyes-expansion-of-autonomous-rides-to-users-in-miami-by-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">people in Miami, Florida, as well in 2026.</a>
Last week, General Motors said that it would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42425386/general-motors-stock-is-rising-after-the-bell-whats-driving-the-action" target="_blank" rel="noopener">no longer fund</a> Cruise‘s robotaxi development but would instead combine the majority-owned unit with its technical teams. The robotaxi development work needs considerable time and resources to scale, GM reasoned, while adding that the robotaxi market is getting increasingly competitive.
Cruise, until late last year, was a major robotaxi player in the U.S. in the leagues of&nbsp;Waymo.
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On Monday, OpenAI announced that it is extending the ChatGPT Search engine to all users, including those on the free tier. The AI search engine was initially launched for paid subscribers in October.
What Happened: As part of its latest announcement under the &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42332451/sam-altman-teases-12-days-of-openai-christmas-magic-users-predict-unveiling-of-sora-o1-reasoning-model-and-more">12 Days of OpenAI</a>&#8221; Livestream, the AI startup also introduced an optimized version of the search feature for mobile users and the ability to search using advanced voice mode.
One of the key improvements for mobile search is the presentation of ChatGPT as a conventional search engine.
When users search for a specific location, such as restaurants or local attractions, ChatGPT will display a list of results with corresponding images, ratings, and hours of operation.
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Another update aims to speed up ChatGPT search for specific types of sites, like &#8220;hotel booking websites.&#8221; Instead of immediately generating a response, ChatGPT will first present links to websites before providing more detailed information about each option.
ChatGPT can now also automatically provide real-time information from the web when using Advanced Voice Mode, although this feature is only available to paid users.
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OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT has also been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42378596/openais-chatgpt-makes-headway-in-search-threatening-googles-reign">gaining traction</a>, with a survey earlier this month revealing that it was the favored search provider for 5% of respondents, an increase from 1% in June.
In previous livestreams, OpenAI also announced the launch of its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42398825/sam-altman-calls-openais-new-video-generator-so-compelling">text-to-image model</a> Sora and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42356469/openai-unveils-200-chatgpt-pro-subscription-inside-the-o1-reasoning-model-and-what-it-means-for-power-users">$200 per month</a> ChatGPT Pro subscription.
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Why It Matters: OpenAI&#8217;s SearchGPT <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41087674/openais-searchgpt-set-to-disrupt-googles-search-empire-as-former-engineer-sounds-alarm-on-deteriorat">has been poised to disrupt</a> Alphabet Inc-owned (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google&#8217;s search empire. In 2023, Google Search accounted for $175.0 billion, or 73.6%, of Alphabet&#8217;s total advertising revenue, which reached $237.9 billion.
ChatGPT Search and Google Search differ in purpose. ChatGPT provides personalized, context-aware responses through conversation, while Google quickly retrieves diverse content using relevance-focused algorithms.
Despite real-time search updates, ChatGPT lacks Google's depth and advanced capabilities. Similarly, despite AI Overviews in play, Google Search doesn&#8217;t offer users the convenience of conversational dialogues.
Meanwhile, Google also faces increased competition from Jeff Bezos-backed AI startup Perplexity. This AI-driven search engine has grown substantially, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entrepreneurship/24/08/40292703/perplexity-ais-revenue-usage-skyrocket-as-it-enters-into-advertising">250 million questions answered in July</a>, surpassing the 500 million queries it handled the previous year.
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Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives predicts a major tech sector expansion driven by artificial intelligence and deregulation under President-elect Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, forecasting the Nasdaq could reach 25,000 within 18 months.
What Happened: Speaking on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Closing Bell,&#8221; Ives <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_u-8ZGNwwA">described</a> Trump&#8217;s incoming administration as a &#8220;Goldilocks scenario&#8221; for tech companies, citing expected regulatory relief from agencies including the Federal Trade Commission.
&#8220;Let&#8217;s get the popcorn out for what will be the AI revolution,&#8221; Ives said, emphasizing that the sector&#8217;s current surge is &#8220;just getting started.&#8221; He explained that AI&#8217;s multiplier effect is spreading across the technology landscape, impacting everything from software to cybersecurity infrastructure.
The analyst expects 80% to 90% of regulatory concerns to diminish under Trump, though some Department of Justice antitrust investigations into companies like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) will continue.
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Why It Matters: Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) stands to gain the most through mergers and acquisitions, according to Ives, while Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) emerges as the &#8220;biggest winner at the top of the mountain,&#8221; partly due to CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s early alignment with Trump.
Addressing current tech adoption, Ives noted that only 45% of workloads currently operate in cloud environments, predicting a dramatic increase as more AI use cases emerge. &#8220;It&#8217;s 10:00 p.m. in the AI party, and now the velvet ropes are open,&#8221; he said.
The forecast comes as multiple tech CEOs plan meetings with the president-elect in Palm Beach, signaling potentially closer cooperation between Silicon Valley and the incoming administration.
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Broadcom Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) stock price soared 38% over two sessions — its strongest two-day rally since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/what-does-ipo-mean">going public in 2009</a>.
A blowout earnings report, bullish analyst updates, and promising artificial intelligence (AI) developments vaulted the semiconductor company into the elite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42488220/broadcom-hits-1-trillion-milestone-the-next-magnificent-tech-giant">trillion-dollar market-cap club.</a>
The impressive surge began on Friday, following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42480891/broadcom-reports-four-fold-increase-in-ai-chips-revenue-expects-continued-momentum-boasts-of-cost-reduction-in-vmware-after-acquisition-heres-what-happened">Broadcom&#8217;s latest earnings announcement</a>, with shares climbing 24.4% in a single day. The momentum continued into Monday, where the stock advanced another 11%, pushing Broadcom&#8217;s market cap from $850 billion to $1.17 trillion in just 48 hours. 
This achievement places the company alongside tech giants such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>), NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings and AI Tailwinds Fuel Optimism</h3>
Broadcom released earnings after the market closed last Thursday. Investors felt encouraged by the company's robust revenue growth due to surging demand for AI-related chips.
The semiconductor manufacturer also revealed its ongoing collaboration with Apple to develop a custom AI chip, underscoring its expanding role in enabling next-generation AI technology.
Adding to the bullish sentiment, Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari reiterated on Monday a "Buy" rating for Broadcom and raised the stock's 12-month price target from $190 to $240, labeling the company as a "key enabler of generative AI."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Leveraged ETF Gains: Direxion AVL Nearly Doubles</h3>
Broadcom&#8217;s stock surge also had a dramatic impact on the Direxion Daily Broadcom Bull 2X Shares ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVL#NASDAQ">AVL</a>), which offers leveraged exposure to the company's daily stock performance.
In just two sessions, the ETF skyrocketed 84%, reflecting Broadcom&#8217;s remarkable gains. 
The leveraged ETF&#8217;s performance highlights the outsized potential returns — and risks — of these high-magnitude investment vehicles during periods of strong market momentum.
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On Monday, Alphabet Inc&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google significantly upgraded its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence-powered</a> content generation tools, unveiling the Veo 2 video and enhanced <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.google/technology/google-labs/video-image-generation-update-december-2024/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Imagen 3 image models</a>.
These advancements promise to revolutionize creative workflows, offering realism and customization for video and image creators.
Veo 2, Google&#8217;s video generation tool, produces high-quality videos in diverse subjects and styles.
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The company said in the blog that the model excels in realism, capturing details like human expressions and cinematographic effects.
Its enhanced understanding of physics and cinematography enables users to generate stunning content, from tracking shots to wide-angle compositions.
According to the search giant, the Veo 2 achieves superior results compared to competing models. It offers a resolution of up to 4K and video lengths extending to several minutes. It incorporates advanced features like shallow depth of field, specific lens types, and detailed movement dynamics.
Developers and creators can access the tool through Google Labs and expect broader integration with platforms like YouTube Shorts in 2025.
Veo 2 is designed with safety in mind. It embeds SynthID watermarks in generated videos to prevent misuse or misinformation.
This focus on responsibility underpins Google&#8217;s measured rollout of Veo 2 across its platforms.
The Imagen 3 model offers enhanced image composition and detail accuracy, supporting a range of styles from photorealistic to abstract.
It generates richer textures and adheres more faithfully to user prompts.
Imagen 3 is now accessible in over 100 countries through Google Labs&#8217; ImageFX tool, allowing users worldwide to experiment with its cutting-edge capabilities.
Google also launched Whisk, a creative tool that combines Imagen 3 with Gemini&#8217;s visual analysis capabilities. Users can input images to generate detailed captions, remix styles, and create personalized designs like digital plushies or enamel pins.
Google&#8217;s latest tool rivals ChatGPT parent OpenAI&#8217;s Sora AI video generator, which was launched in February, but the model quickly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42307366/googles-veo-video-generator-arrives-on-cloud-how-quora-and-mondelez-are-using-ai-for-creative-content" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">faced challenges, including errors</a>.
Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) debuted its AI-powered video tool for advertisers in September, competing with Adobe&#8217;s Firefly Video Model, while Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) introduced Movie Gen in October to generate videos, images, and audio from text prompts.
Recently, Marc Andreessen praised OpenAI&#8217;s Sora video model for addressing a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42501018/marc-andreessen-praises-openais-sora-video-model-we-may-have-basically-just-solved-the-fundamental-challenge-of-robotics" rel="noreferrer noopener">key robotics challenge</a> by enabling realistic video generation. He highlighted the model&#8217;s ability to generate 3D-realistic video from text prompts, simulating complex elements like lighting and reflections essential for real-world navigation.
Price Action: GOOGL stock is up 4.65% at $200.29 at the last check on Monday.
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Today in the US, we're launching our newest experiment in generative AI: Whisk. Instead of generating images with long, detailed text prompts, Whisk lets you prompt with images. Simply drag in images, and start creating.
Whisk lets you input images for the subject, one for the scene and another image for the style. Then, you can remix them to create something uniquely your own, from a digital plushie to an enamel pin or sticker.

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Google Introduces A New Video Model, VEO 2, And Latest Version Of Imagen 3

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President-Elect Donald J Trump Says "Taking A Look At TikTok; I Have A Warm Spot In My Heart For TikTok

TikTok faces a nationwide ban after a U.S. Federal Appeals court refused to temporarily halt the ban earlier in December. Here's a look at where users may spend more time scrolling <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/12/42496518/tiktok-ban-signed-into-law-what-it-means-for-americas-15-billion-small-business-economy">if TikTok is banned. </a>
What To Know: Most social media users are active on more than one app. About 70% of Snapchat users are also active on TikTok, according to <a href="https://apptopia.com/blog/googl-snap-rddt-tiktok-ban-implications/">a report</a> from Apptopia. 
The average Snapchat user spends 33 minutes per day on Snapchat. And Snapchat users who also have TikTok spend 38 minutes per day on the app. 
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Snap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) could stand to benefit from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42369266/meta-reddit-stocks-climb-record-highs-as-tiktoks-battle-against-us-ban-continues-after-court-ruling">a TikTok ban</a>. That&#8217;s if the app can lure some of the former TikTok users into spending more time on Snapchat. Given that 70% of Snapchat users also use TikTok, it seems likely that they might spend additional time on Snapchat in the event of a TikTok ban. 
Apptopia shows that only 54% of Alphabet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) YouTube users are also active on TikTok. Users may view the apps as "substitutes," or that only one video format social platform is needed. 
However, the average YouTube user spends 84 minutes per day on the platform. YouTube users who have both YouTube and TikTok spent only 74 minutes on YouTube, which allows for some upside in the event of a TikTok ban. Perhaps YouTube will gain some share of user time spent from its "substitute" video-sharing app being banned. 
The Apptopia report also highlights Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>) as poised to benefit from a TikTok ban with 60% of Reddit users also using TikTok. Users of both apps spend only 19 minutes on Reddit. The average Reddit user spends 25 minutes browsing subreddits. 
The 60% of Reddit users also using TikTok represents a significant percentage who could spend more time on the app if they were to lose interest in or access to TikTok.&nbsp;
What's Next: TikTok announced on Dec. 9 that it had filed an emergency motion for an injunction to delay the ban while the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the case. 
If TikTok is not sold and the Supreme Court does not step in, it will be banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19, 2025. 
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TikTok Ban Could Lead To More Scrolling On YouTube, Reddit, Snapchat

Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) CEO Sundar Pichai named Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) as the main competitor to its autonomous driving unit Waymo in an interview earlier this month. 
What Happened: Pichai said at The New York Times DealBook summit on Dec. 4 that Waymo aims to be in 10 cities in the U.S. next year. The company will be in six or seven cities by the end of the year and all expansion is guided by safety and metrics, he said.
Talking about competition, Pichai said that EV giant Tesla Inc is making &#8220;amazing progress&#8221; too. 
&#8220;I think obviously Tesla is a leader in the space. It looks to me like Tesla and Waymo are the top two,&#8221; Pichai said.
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Waymo is currently providing autonomous rides to the public in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Earlier this month, Waymo said that it is looking to open autonomous rides to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42360297/waymo-eyes-expansion-of-autonomous-rides-to-users-in-miami-by-2026">people in Miami, Florida as well in 2026.</a>
Tesla&#8217;s Autonomy Dreams:&nbsp;Musk said during Tesla&#8217;s third-quarter earnings call that the company expects to start a ride-hail service in Texas and California starting next year,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41484511/palo-alto-may-open-streets-to-tesla-robotaxis-but-california-regulators-will-decide-fate" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">subject to regulatory approval</a>, with self-driving Model 3 and Model Y vehicles equipped with future versions of its full self-driving (FSD) driver assistance technology. While FSD currently requires active driver supervision, Musk and Tesla are hopeful that it can enable autonomous driving with future updates. 
However, the vehicles might not all operate as driverless robotaxis initially in California and Texas but with a driver as some states demand it until the company touches certain milestones in terms of miles and hours driven, the company then said.
However, Musk also expressed confidence about the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/10/41279865/elon-musk-may-unveil-teslas-robotaxi-but-consumers-respond-with-ehhh-new-study-reveals-skepticism-ne" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">company operating driverless paid rides sometime next year</a>.
In October, Tesla also unveiled two products – a two-seater Cybercab and a 20-seater Robovan with no steering wheels or pedals. The Cybercab, Tesla CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;said, will enter production "before 2027."
Fallen Rival: Last week, General Motors said that it will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42425386/general-motors-stock-is-rising-after-the-bell-whats-driving-the-action" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">no longer fund</a>&nbsp;Cruise‘s robotaxi development but will instead combine the majority-owned unit into its technical teams. The robotaxi development work needs considerable time and resources to scale, GM reasoned, while adding that the robotaxi market is getting increasingly competitive
GM will now focus on developing its driver assistance technology called Super Cruise which requires active driver supervision, the company said. 
Cruise, until late last year, was a major robotaxi player in the U.S. in the leagues of&nbsp;Waymo.
Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link.</a>
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Sundar Pichai Names Tesla As Top Competitor To Alphabet's Waymo In Autonomous Driving Race

Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, suggests Tesla Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) entry into the robotaxi market could trigger a swift transformation of the ride-hailing industry, pointing to Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) subsidiary Google-backed Waymo&#8216;s recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/12/42347027/waymo-announces-expansion-to-miami-how-soon-will-self-driving-cars-hit-the-magic-city">success in San Francisco as evidence</a>.
What Happened: Wood&#8217;s comments on X, formerly Twitter, came after data shared by Alex Immerman, Partner at Andreessen Horowitz showed Waymo had matched Lyft Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) market share in San Francisco, reaching 22% of rides within its operating boundary. Uber Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NASDAQ">UBER</a>) leads with 55% of the market.
&#8220;When Tesla&#8217;s solution enters the market next year, the transition is likely to shift from &#8216;slowly, slowly&#8217; to &#8216;all at once,'&#8221; Wood wrote on Sunday.
ARK Investment Management projects Tesla&#8217;s driverless ride-hailing service could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41593922/cathie-woods-ark-invest-sees-tesla-unlocking-11-trillion-revenue-potential-with-rob">unlock $11 trillion in revenue potential</a>. The firm estimates Tesla&#8217;s robotaxi rides could cost consumers $0.25 per mile, significantly below current ride-hail costs of about $2 per mile.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">With a tiny fraction of cars compared to Uber and Lyft, Waymo is beginning to disrupt the raid-hail market in San Francisco. When $TSLA's solution enters the market next year, the transition is likely to shift from "slowly, slowly" to "all at once". Can't wait! <a href="https://t.co/IkZ3mdohyl">https://t.co/IkZ3mdohyl</a>
&mdash; Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) <a href="https://twitter.com/CathieDWood/status/1868104910975410283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced plans to launch ride-hailing services in Texas and California next year, pending regulatory approval. While initial operations may require human <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41593922/cathie-woods-ark-invest-sees-tesla-unlocking-11-trillion-revenue-potential-with-rob">drivers in some states</a>, Musk expects to operate driverless paid rides in 2025.
The company recently unveiled its purpose-built robotaxi, the Cybercab, scheduled for production before 2027. Until then, Tesla plans to use its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for the ride-hailing fleet.
However, some analysts remain cautious. Gary Black, managing partner at The Future Fund LLC, excludes robotaxi revenue from his Tesla valuations until competitive dynamics become clearer. 
Black expects multiple automakers to receive approval for unsupervised autonomy simultaneously, suggesting market dynamics will be demand-driven <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41420662/gary-black-explains-why-he-doesnt-factor-in-robotaxi-or-optimus-to-tesla-valuation-investors-may">rather than supply-controlled</a>.
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Ark Invest's Cathie Wood Predicts Rapid Robotaxi Market Shift As Waymo Gains On Lyft In San Francisco

China launched an&nbsp;antitrust investigation&nbsp;into&nbsp;Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) regarding its acquisition of Israeli networking company&nbsp;Mellanox Technologies, approved in 2020, and its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42404352/nvidia-china-antitrust-probe-may-remain-unsolved-in-near-term-says-top-analyst-investors-should-be-prepared-for-increased-scrutiny" rel="noreferrer noopener">potential violations of China&#8217;s anti-monopoly laws</a>.
European regulators have launched an investigation into a clandestine advertising arrangement between&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google and&nbsp;Meta Platforms Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) that reportedly circumvented Google's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42407768/google-meta-under-fire-eu-watchdog-reportedly-probes-alleged-secret-ad-deal-targeting-teen-users" rel="noreferrer noopener">own advertising policies for minors</a>.
The White House&nbsp;announced that&nbsp;Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>)&nbsp;has received a substantial investment of over $6.1 billion. The investment will support the construction of advanced memory chip facilities in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42410722/micron-technology-stock-jumps-in-pre-market-after-securing-6-1b-investment-for-us-chip-manufacturing" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clay, New York, and Boise, Idaho</a>.&nbsp;
Gaming, Technology &amp; Semiconductors
CD Projekt ADR&nbsp;has confirmed that Cyberpunk 2077 will receive a significant new update on Dec. 10, 2024, coinciding with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/12/42398384/surprise-cyberpunk-2077-update-announced-the-team-still-has-some-gas-in-the-tank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the game&#8217;s four-year&nbsp;anniversary</a>.
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TikTok-parent&nbsp;ByteDance&nbsp;has reportedly become the largest buyer of&nbsp;Nvidia chips in Asia, outpacing rivals like&nbsp;Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42382237/tiktok-parent-bytedance-now-nvidias-largest-asian-chip-customer-races-ahead-of-alibaba-and-baidu-to-dominate-chinas-generative-ai-market-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">and&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42382237/tiktok-parent-bytedance-now-nvidias-largest-asian-chip-customer-races-ahead-of-alibaba-and-baidu-to-dominate-chinas-generative-ai-market-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Baidu Inc</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42382237/tiktok-parent-bytedance-now-nvidias-largest-asian-chip-customer-races-ahead-of-alibaba-and-baidu-to-dominate-chinas-generative-ai-market-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)</a>.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has officially rolled out&nbsp;Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Watch app, allowing users to transform their watch <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42383967/how-to-use-apple-watch-as-a-digital-key-for-your-tesla-car" rel="noreferrer noopener">into a digital key for their vehicle</a>.
Google&nbsp;has reportedly requested the U.S.&nbsp;Federal Trade Commission&nbsp;to dismantle&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation's&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) exclusive agreement to host&nbsp;OpenAI's&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42428505/google-asks-ftc-to-kill-microsofts-monopoly-over-hosting-openai-technology-on-its-cloud-servers-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">technology on its cloud servers</a>.
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As the&nbsp;race to introduce&nbsp;artificial intelligence features rages on,&nbsp;Alphabet unveiled a new prototype on Wednesday that <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42446686/google-introduces-ai-agent-prototype-that-can-browse-the-web" rel="noreferrer noopener">could reshape the AI marketplace</a>.
Smartphones
Apple is facing a $1.2 billion lawsuit filed on Saturday in U.S. District Court in Northern California for discontinuing its child <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42381987/apple-faces-12b-lawsuit-for-dropping-csam-detection-while-google-and-meta-set-higher-standards-for-child-safety" rel="noreferrer noopener">sexual&nbsp;abuse material detection feature</a>.
Apple announced expansion plans in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in its Middle East growth strategy. The tech giant will launch its first Arabic-language online store in the summer of 2025, followed by multiple <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42383949/apple-expands-retail-footprint-in-saudi-arabia-with-online-store-launch-plans-multiple-flagship-locations" rel="noreferrer noopener">flagship retail locations starting in 2026</a>.
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Apple is reportedly set to introduce satellite texting and a non-invasive blood pressure <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42430306/apples-watch-ultra-next-year-could-come-with-satellite-texting-and-non-invasive-blood-pressure-technology-heres-what-we-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">tool in its upcoming&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42430306/apples-watch-ultra-next-year-could-come-with-satellite-texting-and-non-invasive-blood-pressure-technology-heres-what-we-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch Ultra</a>.
Apple announced the release of&nbsp;iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2&nbsp;and&nbsp;macOS Sequoia 15.2&nbsp;on Wednesday morning, continuing&nbsp;its slow rollout of its&nbsp;AI-<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42443584/apple-strengthens-genai-with-ios-182-genmoji-image-playground-come-to-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">powered&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42443584/apple-strengthens-genai-with-ios-182-genmoji-image-playground-come-to-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Intelligence</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42443584/apple-strengthens-genai-with-ios-182-genmoji-image-playground-come-to-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;to devices</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Elon Musk&nbsp;has raised concerns about&nbsp;OpenAI's&nbsp;potential decision to remove a clause that limits&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;from accessing its most advanced AI models upon <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42382569/elon-musk-asks-was-it-ever-not-a-lie-as-he-accuses-openai-of-selling-out-to-microsoft-and-betraying-its-founding-mission" rel="noreferrer noopener">achieving artificial general intelligence</a>.
OpenAI CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman unveiled what he calls an "early" but transformative step in AI video technology. The new tool, likened to "GPT-1 for video," promises an accessible co-creation experience and is already <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42398825/sam-altman-calls-openais-new-video-generator-so-compelling" rel="noreferrer noopener">sparking excitement&nbsp;among early adopters</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CFO&nbsp;Sarah Friar&nbsp;has characterized President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;as the "president of this AI generation," while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42428849/openai-cfo-sarah-friar-calls-trump-the-president-of-this-ai-generation-downplays-elon-musk-concerns-we-trust-him-as-a-competitor" rel="noreferrer noopener">downplaying public threats from&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42428849/openai-cfo-sarah-friar-calls-trump-the-president-of-this-ai-generation-downplays-elon-musk-concerns-we-trust-him-as-a-competitor" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk</a>.

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Micron Gets Investment From White House, China Launches Antitrust Investigation On Nvidia, Apple Faces $1.2 Billion Lawsuit In California & More: Consumer Tech News (December 9-13)

As we wrap up another eventful week in tech, the spotlight was on quantum computing, AI infrastructure, and antitrust probes. Conversations between tech giants, massive investments in AI, and regulatory scrutiny made headlines, painting a vivid picture of the dynamic tech landscape. Let&#8217;s dive into the top stories that caught our attention over the weekend.
Quantum Computing Sparks Stellar Conversation
Following the unveiling of&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) latest quantum computing chip, Willow, an engaging dialogue ensued between CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla Inc. and xAI&#8217;s Elon Musk. Pichai took to X, formerly Twitter, to highlight Willow&#8217;s impressive capabilities, which Musk responded to with enthusiasm.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42404763/pichai-and-musk-dream-big-about-quantum-computing-and-solar-energy-the-most-obvious-path-is-staring-at-our-eyes-literally">Read the full article here.</a>
Founders Fund Leads $600 Million AI Investment
Crusoe, an AI infrastructure provider, secured a whopping $600 million in Series D funding led by Peter Thiel&#8217;s Founders Fund, valuing the company at $2.8 billion. Thiel emphasized the importance of going big with AI, marking this investment as the latest significant technology bet by Founders Fund.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42476730/peter-thiels-founders-fund-leads-600m-crusoe-investment-betting-big-on-ai-infrastructure">Read the full article here.</a>
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Nvidia Faces Antitrust Probe in China
China launched an antitrust investigation into&nbsp;Nvidia Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), focusing on the company&#8217;s acquisition of Mellanox Technologies and potential violations of China&#8217;s anti-monopoly laws. The case may remain unresolved in the near term, according to a top analyst.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42404352/nvidia-china-antitrust-probe-may-remain-unsolved-in-near-term-says-top-analyst-investors-should-be-prepared-for-increased-scrutiny">Read the full article here.</a>
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The past week has been a rollercoaster ride in the tech world. Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) bridged the gap between iPhones and Windows PCs, lawmakers demanded the removal of TikTok from app stores, and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly introducing new features in its upcoming Watch Ultra. Let&#8217;s dive into the details.
Microsoft Bridges iPhone and Windows PCs Gap
Microsoft has made a significant move towards integrating iPhones and Windows PCs with its latest Phone Link update. This update allows Windows Insiders to share files between their iPhone and PC, enabling seamless transfer of photos, documents, and more.
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Lawmakers Demand Removal of TikTok from App Stores
U.S. lawmakers have instructed Apple and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) to prepare for the removal of ByteDance-owned TikTok from their app stores by Jan. 19. This follows a federal appeals court ruling that requires ByteDance to divest TikTok in the U.S. or face a ban.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42495579/lawmakers-demand-apple-and-google-remove-tiktok-by-jan-19-what-you-need-to-know">Read the full article here.</a>
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Apple Watch Ultra to Feature Satellite Texting and Blood Pressure Measurements
Apple is reportedly set to introduce satellite texting and a non-invasive blood pressure tool in its upcoming Watch Ultra. The satellite feature will allow users to send texts via Globalstar Inc.'s satellites without cellular or Wi-Fi.
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Unlocking Apple Intelligence Features with iOS 18.2
Apple rolled out iOS 18.2, packed with AI-powered features that might make your iPhone feel like it&#8217;s from the future. From crafting custom emojis to pointing your camera at objects for instant information, iOS 18.2 has something for everyone.
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Apple Faces $1.2B Lawsuit Over Child Sexual Abuse Material Detection
Apple is facing a $1.2 billion lawsuit for discontinuing its child sexual abuse material detection feature. The plaintiff alleges that Apple broke its promise to protect victims like her, claiming that images of her abuse were stored on iCloud.
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Microsoft's iPhone File Sharing, Apple's Watch Ultra, $1.2 Billion Lawsuit And More: This Week In Appleverse

U.S. lawmakers have issued a directive to Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google to prepare for the removal of ByteDance-owned TikTok from their app stores by Jan. 19.
What Happened: This move follows a federal appeals court ruling that requires <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tiktok">ByteDance to divest TikTok</a> in the U.S. or face a ban.
Representatives John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi have urged TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to sell the app, which is used by 170 million Americans, reported Reuters.
&#8220;Congress has acted decisively to defend the national security of the United States and protect TikTok's American users from the Chinese Communist Party. We urge TikTok to immediately execute a qualified divestiture,&#8221; the lawmakers wrote.
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Why It Matters: The push for TikTok&#8217;s removal comes after a series of legal and political challenges. Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42369266/meta-reddit-stocks-climb-record-highs-as-tiktoks-battle-against-us-ban-continues-after-court-ruling">TikTok lost a court appeal</a> against a U.S. ban.
The ruling upheld legislation requiring TikTok to sell to a non-Chinese owner or face removal from U.S. app stores by Jan. 19, 2025.
On Monday, ByteDance and TikTok sought an emergency block on the law pending a U.S. Supreme Court review.
The Department of Justice stated that while the ban wouldn&#8217;t immediately stop current users from accessing TikTok, it would eventually make the app unusable due to lack of support.
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In response on Thursday, TikTok warned that without a court order, the app would vanish from stores on Jan. 19, affecting half of the U.S. population.
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39827954/trump-for-tiktok-competition-to-mark-zuckerberg-if-you-dont-have-tiktok-you-have-facebook-and-instag">pledged to prevent the ban</a>, and Senator Josh Hawley expressed hope for a sale, citing concerns over Chinese oversight.
Previously in October, leaked documents revealed that TikTok was aware of the potential harm its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41305213/leaked-documents-tiktok-knew-algorithm-had-harmful-effects-on-children">algorithm could inflict on children</a>. This revelation was part of a multi-state investigation into the platform&#8217;s allegedly addictive nature.
There have been speculations about potential buyers for TikTok. In September, it was reported reported that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40866761/is-amazon-eyeing-tiktok-for-a-possible-acquisition">TikTok was strengthening ties</a> with Amazon.com Inc., sparking rumors of a possible acquisition.
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Apple, Google Directed To Remove TikTok From Respective App Stores By Jan 19: Here's What You Need To Know

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QBTS#NYSE">QBTS</a>) shares are trading higher Friday in sympathy with Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google, which announced the launch of its new quantum computing chip, Willow, earlier this week. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/12/42397333/google-quantum-ais-new-willow-chip-can-do-in-minutes-that-supercomputers-would-take-10-septillion-years">what you need to know. </a>
What To Know: Google Quantum AI's Willow chip demonstrated progress in quantum computing by performing a task in under five minutes that would take one of the fastest supercomputers an estimated 10 septillion years to complete. 
Willow incorporates advanced error correction techniques that reduce errors as the number of qubits increases. This innovation addresses one of quantum computing's long-standing challenges: error rates associated with scaling up qubits.
Why It Matters: D-Wave, which operates within the quantum computing space, may be benefiting from investor speculation that advancements such as Google's Willow could bolster interest and investment across the quantum sector. 
The announcement also highlights ongoing collaborations between quantum computing firms and established technology leaders like Nvidia, which recently partnered with Google Quantum AI to advance quantum hardware development.
The significance of Willow's launch lies in its potential to accelerate quantum computing's commercial viability. With demonstrated breakthroughs in error correction and computational speed, the technology could disrupt industries ranging from finance to materials science, while influencing the competitive dynamics of quantum computing firms like D-Wave. 
D-Wave Price Action: D-Wave Quantum shares were up 27.88% at $5 at publication Friday, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard"> Benzinga Pro.</a>
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