™Daily Brief · Oct 30
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SK Hynix Posts Record Q3: Revenue Tops 100 Trillion Won for the First Time, Memory Sold Out Through 2029
SK Hynix reported third-quarter results on Oct 28: revenue of 104.62 trillion won and operating profit of 83.33 trillion won, both company records, with DRAM and HBM volumes effectively sold out through 2029.
Why it mattersAI memory demand pushed a memory maker's quarterly revenue past 100 trillion won for the first time, and sold-out volumes through 2029 plus long-term contracts covering more than…
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New York Signs AI Companion Law Restricting Chatbot Features for Minors, Effective January 2027
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an AI companion law on Oct 28 restricting companion-style chatbot features for users under 18, effective January 1, 2027.
Why it mattersNew York moves the restriction for minors from disclosing identity to restricting specific features and memory use, setting a product-design deadline for chatbot operators in one…
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Canada Takes a Stake in Cohere as C$7 Billion Series E Opens, a Canadian Private-Funding Record
Cohere announced the initial close of its Series E on Oct 29, targeting up to C$7 billion, with the Government of Canada investing as an equity holder.
Why it mattersCanada's government has become a shareholder in its home frontier AI lab for the first time, and the C$7 billion target sets a Canadian private-financing record, putting sovereign…
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