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What’s New Today: Samsung signs secretive $16.5B chip deal with unnamed firm, boosting shares amid AI chip market struggles.
Fast-Track Insights: Hall raises $2 million to build tools that help businesses manage marketing visibility across AI platforms amid SEO industry disruption.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. Let's dive into the day's top tech stories, from Samsung’s secret $16.5B chip supply deal to Hall raising $2M to boost AI marketing visibility.
Samsung Electronics has signed a $16.5 billion semiconductor supply deal with an undisclosed global corporation, effective from July 26, 2024, to December 31, 2033. The contract, related to chip manufacturing, remains confidential to protect trade secrets. Following the announcement, Samsung’s shares rose 3.5%, marking their biggest gain in four weeks. This deal comes as Samsung lags in the AI chip race and faces a shrinking market share compared to TSMC.
AI marketing startup Hall has raised a $2 million pre-seed round led by Blackbird. Founded in 2023 by Kai Forsyth, Hall aims to help businesses manage their presence across AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. With traditional SEO declining, Hall provides infrastructure to help companies understand and optimize their appearance in AI-generated content. The platform targets a new marketing channel created by the shift from search engines to AI-driven discovery.
Deloitte Shared Services India LLP is hiring for the position of Associate Director in Mumbai. Eligible candidates must hold a law degree or be a member of ICSI, ICAI, or ICMAI, with 10–12 years of experience in data privacy implementation. Preferred qualifications include certifications such as IAPP and ISO 27001:2022, as well as a background in science, IT, or engineering. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of privacy laws, data protection agreements, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Meta has appointed Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of ChatGPT and former OpenAI scientist, as chief scientist of its newly launched Superintelligence Lab. Officially launched on June 30, 2025, the lab will focus on advanced AI research under the leadership of Zhao and Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang. The move underscores Meta's aggressive push toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), intensifying its rivalry with OpenAI and DeepMind in recruiting top AI talent and advancing foundational model development.
SharpLink Gaming has acquired 77,210 ETH worth $295 million, raising its total Ethereum holdings to 438,017 ETH, valued at $1.69 billion. The firm plans to stake the newly purchased ETH, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy. Most of its holdings are staked or in liquid staking platforms. This move highlights growing institutional interest, contributing to a 3% rise in the ETH price, with analysts forecasting higher short-term and long-term targets for Ethereum.
