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  1. 217
    Politics

    Bipartisan lawmakers call for swift DOJ action on TikTok complaint

    Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) alongside Representatives Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) and Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) emphasized the urgency in a letter sent Tuesday, citing past violations by TikTok and the overarching importance of safeguarding children's online privacy.

    854 DAYS AGO

  2. 218
    Artificial Intelligence

    AI Drive-Thru Technology Gains Traction Amid Challenges

    As of this year, 16% of restaurant operators intend to invest in AI technologies like voice recognition, spurred by escalating labor costs and a shift towards drive-thru service exacerbated by the pandemic and recent wage increases, according to a National Restaurant Association survey.

    854 DAYS AGO

  3. 219
    Cybersecurity

    Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at 15,000 U.S. Car Dealerships, CDK Global Systems Temporarily Shut Down

    Notable clients impacted include General Motors dealerships, Group 1 Automotive, and Holman, which operates across eight states.

    868 DAYS AGO

  4. 220
    Cybersecurity

    Microsoft Delays Release of AI Tool "Recall" Amid Privacy and Security Concerns

    In a blog post, the company stated that Recall will transition from being a widely available tool to a preview feature accessible only through the Windows Insiders Program (WIP) when the new computer is launched on June 18.

    873 DAYS AGO

  5. 221
    Artificial Intelligence

    Apple Unveils Major AI Initiatives and Software Updates at WWDC 2024

    Highlights from the conference include the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT with Siri, enhancements across Apple's software platforms, and various updates to hardware.

    877 DAYS AGO

  6. 222
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Economy Surpasses Job Growth Expectations in May, Reduces Pressure on Fed to Lower Interest Rates

    Nonfarm payrolls increased by 272,000 for the month, up from 165,000 in April and far exceeding the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 190,000.

    881 DAYS AGO

  7. 223
    Politics

    EU Investigates Meta Over Potentially Addictive Effects of Facebook and Instagram on Children

    The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, opened formal proceedings against Meta on Thursday to determine if the company violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) protections for minors.

    902 DAYS AGO

  8. 224
    Artificial Intelligence

    CoreWeave Secures $7.5 Billion in Debt to Expand AI Cloud Infrastructure

    Blackstone’s funds led the lending round, with participation from Coatue, Carlyle, BlackRock and others. In its equity financing two weeks ago, CoreWeave was valued at $19 billion.

    902 DAYS AGO

  9. 225
    Business & Finance

    April Inflation Eases Slightly but Remains Above Target, Posing Challenges for Rate Cuts

    The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which gauges the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for goods and services, rose by 0.3% from March, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Services. This increase was marginally lower than the 0.4% predicted by Dow Jones.

    903 DAYS AGO

  10. 226
    Politics

    Mnuchin Eyes TikTok Acquisition and Technology Rebuild Amid New U.S. Regulations

    Mnuchin outlined a strategy for the acquisition, aiming to redevelop TikTok's technology under American leadership, ensuring it is independent from ByteDance and enhancing its security.

    910 DAYS AGO

  11. 227
    Business & Finance

    Airbnb Exceeds Q1 Earnings Expectations but Issues Cautious Q2 Guidance, Shares Dip

    The company's financials exceeded consensus estimates from LSEG as follows:

    910 DAYS AGO

  12. 228
    Business & Finance

    Elon Musk Announces Major Layoffs and Executive Shake-Up at Tesla Amid Declining Sales

    The report, based on an email from Musk to senior managers, named Rebecca Tinucci, the senior director of Tesla's Supercharger business, and Daniel Ho, head of the new vehicles program, as those dismissed effective Tuesday morning.

    919 DAYS AGO

  13. 229
    Cybersecurity

    U.S. Imposes Unprecedented Sanctions on Greek Spyware Firm Intellexa for Targeting Officials and Activists

    The sanctions, announced on Tuesday, are against two key figures and five associated organizations linked to Intellexa. These parties were involved in the development, management, and distribution of spyware tools, which have been used to compromise the privacy of journalists, activists, and government personnel.

    919 DAYS AGO

  14. 230
    Artificial Intelligence

    Eight U.S. Newspaper Publishers Sue Microsoft and OpenAI Over Copyright Infringement and Misuse of Content

    They accuse the tech giants of unauthorized use and misrepresentation of their content in AI products.

    919 DAYS AGO

  15. 231
    Business & Finance

    Jack Ma Reemerges, Endorses Alibaba's Transformative Year Amid Challenges and Regulatory Scrutiny

    This period has seen Alibaba, a leading tech conglomerate in China, implementing historic organizational adjustments and extensive leadership shifts to reignite growth.

    939 DAYS AGO

  16. 232
    Business & Finance

    February Sees Modest Job Growth: Private Sector Adds 140,000 Positions, Slightly Below Expectations

    The leisure and hospitality industry led the way with 41,000 new positions, followed by construction with 28,000 and trade, transportation, and utilities adding 24,000 jobs.

    973 DAYS AGO

  17. 233
    Politics

    Elon Musk Advocates for New District Attorney in Travis County, Texas Amid Business Relocations

    Musk shared a message from Jeremy Sylestine, a defense attorney running against the incumbent DA Jose Garza, on X (previously Twitter), emphasizing the importance of electing a new DA for the greater Austin area, where Tesla's headquarters is based.

    973 DAYS AGO

  18. 234
    Politics

    Biden's Campaign Faces Bipartisan Criticism for Joining TikTok Amid National Security Concerns

    Criticism has been particularly vocal from Republican senators, who have raised concerns about TikTok's data privacy and the national security implications of its ties to ByteDance, its parent company based in Beijing.

    996 DAYS AGO

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