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China’s Silence Deepens Uncertainty Over Trump’s TikTok Deal

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After U.S. President Donald Trump announced his approval of a deal that could keep TikTok operating in the United States, Beijing’s response has been strikingly muted. Despite the app’s global popularity and political weight, Chinese state media and online discussions have offered little commentary, signaling the government’s cautious stance as it ultimately holds the power […]

TikTok Faces U.S. Blackout as Commerce Chief Demands American Control Over App

Lufthansa to Slash 4,000 Jobs by 2030 as AI Reshapes Airline Operations

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Lufthansa announced on Monday that it will cut 4,000 jobs worldwide by 2030 as part of a major restructuring plan that leans heavily on artificial intelligence to boost efficiency and profitability. The airline group said most of the reductions will target administrative roles, particularly in Germany, as the company streamlines overlapping tasks and embraces digital […]

How Huawei Rose from Telecom Player to China’s AI Powerhouse

How a “Nudify” Website Turned Friends Into Unexpected Leaders in the Battle Against AI-Generated Porn

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In June 2024, technology consultant Jessica Guistolise received a late-night call that would alter her life. An acquaintance, Jenny, revealed disturbing evidence: her estranged husband had used an AI-powered platform called DeepSwap, a so-called “nudify” site, to generate deepfake pornography of more than 80 women in Minneapolis — all created by manipulating personal social media […]

Pentagon Awards Up to $200M to Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI for National Security AI Projects

China’s Momenta Eyes $6 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round as Global Automakers Line Up

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Momenta, a leading Chinese autonomous driving technology startup, is in talks to raise fresh capital at a potential valuation of around $6 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The figure could still shift as the funding process moves forward, sources noted. The Beijing-based company specializes in developing advanced software and algorithms that enable […]

How Huawei Rose from Telecom Player to China’s AI Powerhouse

Bitcoin Slips to $113K as Market Uncertainty Weighs; Altcoins Face Double-Digit Losses

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NEW YORK — Bitcoin pulled back on Monday, cooling off after hitting a one-month high last week, as traders looked beyond the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut and awaited fresh signals on the U.S. economic outlook. The world’s leading cryptocurrency slipped 2.5% to $113,000 as of 09:39 ET (13:39 GMT), retreating from last week’s peak […]

Eric Trump Predicts $1M Bitcoin as Trump Family Expands Crypto Empire Across Asia

Microsoft Hikes Xbox Prices in the U.S. Amid Economic Shifts and Tariff Pressures

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REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft announced on Friday that it will raise the retail prices of several Xbox consoles in the U.S. starting October, citing the impact of a shifting macroeconomic environment. The company clarified that accessories such as controllers and headsets will remain unaffected, and pricing across other countries will stay unchanged. Although Microsoft did […]

Microsoft Secures $6 Billion U.S. Government Cloud Savings Deal to Boost AI and Digital Transformation

India’s $18 Billion Bet on Semiconductors: Can It Build the Next Global Chip Powerhouse?

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NEW DELHI — India has set its sights on becoming a major player in the global semiconductor industry, pledging investments worth 1.6 trillion rupees ($18.2 billion) to build a full-fledged chip ecosystem. The push comes as nations worldwide race toward semiconductor self-reliance, following U.S. restrictions on advanced chip exports to China in 2022. For India, […]

Microsoft Cuts 9,000 Jobs in Major Restructuring Push to Stay Agile

Apple Stock Surges After iPhone 17 Launch, Turns Positive in 2025

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CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple’s stock has bounced back strongly following the launch of its latest devices, erasing all of its 2025 losses and turning positive for the year. After a 4% rally on Monday, Apple shares are now up just over 2% year-to-date, making it the last of the major tech giants to enter positive […]

Samsung Surges as Foldable Phones Steal Market Share from Apple in the U.S.

“We Need the Brightest Minds”: Nvidia & OpenAI Chiefs Back Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Move

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WASHINGTON — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have shared their views on President Donald Trump’s recent decision to raise the cost of hiring foreign talent under the H-1B visa program. Last week, Trump announced a dramatic fee increase — setting the new H-1B visa cost at $100,000. Under the updated rules, […]

Trump Signals Openness to Nvidia Selling a ‘Weakened’ Blackwell AI Chip to China

Coinbase CEO Slams Banks for Attacking Stablecoin Rewards With “Boogeyman” Claims

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong joined fellow crypto leaders on Capitol Hill this week in a heated policy battle with the banking industry — a fight that could impact trillions of dollars in deposits. Banking advocacy groups are lobbying lawmakers to ban crypto exchanges from offering stablecoin rewards, arguing that such perks mimic traditional bank interest […]

Eric Trump Predicts $1M Bitcoin as Trump Family Expands Crypto Empire Across Asia