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  1. 55
    Cybersecurity

    AT&T Reports Unauthorized Data Breach Affecting 109 Million Customer Accounts

    The data, while not including the content of the communications or sensitive personal information like social security numbers, encompasses detailed records of interactions between nearly all of AT&T’s cellular and landline customers during May to October 2022.

    710 DAYS AGO

  2. 56
    Artificial Intelligence

    China Dominates Global Generative AI Patent Race, Outpacing U.S. and Global Competitors

    From 2014 to 2023, China filed a staggering 38,210 GenAI patents, significantly outpacing other countries. The U.S. registered 6,276 patents, followed by the Republic of Korea, Japan, and India.

    718 DAYS AGO

  3. 57
    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.

    719 DAYS AGO

  4. 58
    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.

    719 DAYS AGO

  5. 59
    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.

    732 DAYS AGO

  6. 60
    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.

    738 DAYS AGO

  7. 61
    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.

    742 DAYS AGO

  8. 62
    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.

    745 DAYS AGO

  9. 63
    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.

    766 DAYS AGO

  10. 64
    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.

    766 DAYS AGO

  11. 65
    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.

    768 DAYS AGO

  12. 66
    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.

    774 DAYS AGO

  13. 67
    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:

    774 DAYS AGO

  14. 68
    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.

    783 DAYS AGO

  15. 69
    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.

    783 DAYS AGO

  16. 70
    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.

    783 DAYS AGO

  17. 71
    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.

    803 DAYS AGO

  18. 72
    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.

    838 DAYS AGO

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