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Amazon Fires Palestinian Engineer After Protests Against Israel Contract

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Amazon has terminated a Palestinian software engineer who was suspended last month after voicing opposition to the company’s work with the Israeli government. Ahmed Shahrour, who worked in Amazon’s Whole Foods division in Seattle, received notice of his dismissal on Monday. His suspension in September was linked to messages he posted on the company’s internal […]

Amazon Cut-off More AWS Jobs Amid Push to Reshape Workforce for AI Era

OpenAI Launches Expert Council to Strengthen AI Safety and Mental Health Protections After Federal Probe

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OpenAI has unveiled a new Expert Council on Well-Being and AI, a group of eight specialists dedicated to guiding the company on how artificial intelligence impacts users’ emotional health, motivation, and overall mental well-being. The council will primarily focus on improving ChatGPT and OpenAI’s short-form video platform Sora, helping the company establish clear standards for […]

Sam Altman Calls ‘AGI’ an Outdated Buzzword — Experts Agree It’s Time for a New Conversation

Gold Price Nears $3,830 as U.S. Shutdown Risks and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Safe-Haven Rush

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Gold surged nearly 2% on Monday, climbing close to all-time highs as investors sought safety amid growing concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and rising geopolitical risks. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,827, just shy of the session peak of $3,833. Treasury Yields Slide, Boosting Gold The precious metal pushed past […]

Tesla’s New Lawsuit Barrier Sparks Backlash from New York State Officials

SEC–CFTC Joint Meeting at 1PM: Could This Be the Turning Point for Bitcoin and Crypto Regulation?

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are holding a high-stakes joint roundtable on digital asset regulation today, from 1:00 to 5:30 P.M. ET, streamed live on SEC.gov. Opening remarks will be delivered by SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins and CFTC Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, with closing commentary […]

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

Instagram Hits 3 Billion Monthly Users, Joining Facebook and WhatsApp at the Top

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Instagram has officially surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Celebrating the milestone, Zuckerberg shared on his Instagram channel, “What an incredible community we’ve built here.” This achievement marks a significant moment for the photo and video-sharing app, which was acquired by Meta in 2012 for $1 billion. The last […]

Report Reveals Meta’s Ties With National PTA Amid Rising Concerns Over Child Safety

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