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Apple cancels its car, Google's AI goes awry and Bumble stumbles

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Apple cancels its car, Google's AI goes awry and Bumble stumbles

In this week's tech industry news, investment firm KKR is acquiring VMware's end-user computing business for $4 billion. French AI startup Mistral has launched a new model to rival OpenAI's GPT-4, alongside a partnership with Microsoft. Apple has canceled its secretive autonomous electric car project, while Bumble posted weak Q4 results and plans to lay off 30% of its workforce. Google apologized for an AI blunder, Tumblr's CEO faced criticism, and Byju's investors voted to remove the company's founder. Inkitt, a self-publishing platform, raised $37 million, and Lapse secured $30 million for its unique photo-sharing app. Techstars faced criticism after operational changes, and various podcasts covered startup news and interviews. Toyota is offering a steep discount on its Mirai fuel-cell vehicle.

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