Today: November 10, 2024
Today: November 10, 2024

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Business|Finance|Technology

Cadence raises midpoint of 2024 profit forecast on robust demand from chip designers

Cadence Design Systems raised the midpoint of its annual profit forecast on Monday, betting on the boom in generative AI to drive demand for its software used to design complex chips that

Cadence raises midpoint of 2024 profit forecast on robust demand from chip designers
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China, impose other restrictions

The Biden administration said on Monday it is finalizing rules that will limit U.S. investments in artificial

US finalizes rules to curb AI investments in China, impose other restrictions
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology

The U.S. Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing

Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Toyota, NTT to make $3.3 billion R&D investment for AI self-driving, Nikkei reports

Toyota Motor and Japan's Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) will invest 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) in research and development to create artificial intelligence software to improve

Toyota, NTT to make $3.3 billion R&D investment for AI self-driving, Nikkei reports
Business|Finance|Technology|US|Videos

Walmart slashes Walmart Plus subscription price by half ahead of holidays

Walmart said on Monday it would offer its membership service, Walmart Plus, at a 50% discount ahead of the holiday season, as the retailer attempts to close the gap with rival Amazon.com's

Walmart slashes Walmart Plus subscription price by half ahead of holidays
Business|Finance|Technology

OpenAI chair's AI startup Sierra gets $4.5 billion valuation in latest funding round

Sierra, a software startup co-founded by former Salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor, has raised $175 million in a new funding round led by Greenoaks Capital that gave it a $4.5 billion valuation

OpenAI chair's AI startup Sierra gets $4.5 billion valuation in latest funding round
Americas|Environment|Science|Technology|US

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives

A coastal flooding prevention project in New York City could be a model for communities along America's hurricane-battered coasts

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
Business|Opinion|Technology|US

Elon Musk is sharing some details about his immigration path. Experts say they still have questions

Elon Musk is sharing some details about his immigration path. Experts say they still have questions

Elon Musk is sharing some details about his immigration path. Experts say they still have questions
Sports|Technology|US|World

Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says

French newspaper Le Monde reported that highly confidential movements of some of the world’s most powerful leaders, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, could easily be tracked online through a fitness app used by their bodyguards

Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says
Political|Technology|US|World

Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt automotive industry

The Mexican government on Monday raised concerns about the Biden administration's proposal to prohibit key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles

Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt automotive industry
Business|Technology

CrowdStrike, Delta sue each other over flight disruptions

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said on Monday it sued Delta Air Lines in U.S.

CrowdStrike, Delta sue each other over flight disruptions
Business|Finance|Technology

A complete guide to travel and expense management in 2024

Ramp explains what goes into travel and expense management, how to design an effective T&E policy, important tax considerations, and how software can streamline the process for a company.

A complete guide to travel and expense management in 2024
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Porsche staff to join wave of strikes in key German industries

Porsche AG staff at the German carmaker's site in Stuttgart will join a wave of strikes in key German industries on Tuesday, said IG Metall union's local branch, as part of national

Porsche staff to join wave of strikes in key German industries
Business|Election|Technology|US

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

Philadelphia’s district attorney is suing to halt Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway that's part of his political organization’s effort to boost Donald Trump’s presidential campaign

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway
Economy|Technology|US

Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground Michigan

Kamala Harris is trying to fire up younger voters in the battleground state of Michigan and urging them to vote early

Harris brings in Maggie Rogers as she tries to fire up college-age voters in battleground Michigan
Crime|Europe|Technology

Italian politicians express alarm at latest data breach allegedly affecting 800,000 citizens

Politicians in Italy have called for better protection of citizens' online data following a probe into a hacking scheme that allegedly breached law enforcement, tax authority and other sensitive public data

Italian politicians express alarm at latest data breach allegedly affecting 800,000 citizens
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Historic moment for Volkswagen: Automaker plans to close ‘at least’ 3 German plants and cut thousands of jobs

Historic moment for Volkswagen: Automaker plans to close ‘at least’ 3 German plants and cut thousands of jobs

Historic moment for Volkswagen: Automaker plans to close ‘at least’ 3 German plants and cut thousands of jobs
Crime|Technology

British man sentenced to 18 years for using AI to make child sexual abuse imagery

A British man who used artificial intelligence to create images of child abuse was sent to prison for 18 years

British man sentenced to 18 years for using AI to make child sexual abuse imagery
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk and his super PAC over $1M sweepstakes

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk and his super PAC over $1M sweepstakes

Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk and his super PAC over $1M sweepstakes
Business|Finance|Technology

Meta builds AI search engine to cut Google, Bing reliance, the Information reports

Meta Platforms is working on an artificial intelligence-based search engine as it looks to reduce dependence on Alphabet's Google and Microsoft's Bing, the Information reported on Monday.

Meta builds AI search engine to cut Google, Bing reliance, the Information reports
Business|Technology

Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update

Apple has released a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technology’s latest craze

Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

How social media video clippers have become some of the most powerful outlets of the 2024 campaign

How social media video clippers have become some of the most powerful outlets of the 2024 campaign

How social media video clippers have become some of the most powerful outlets of the 2024 campaign
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering

Boeing is looking to raise up to approximately $19 billion in a stock offering as the aerospace giant, which is dealing with a contentious strike, faces liquidity issues and tries to raise cash

Boeing, in need of cash, looking to raise up to approximately $19B in offering
Business|Finance|Technology

AT&T announces $1 billion fiber deal with Corning

AT&T said on Monday it had struck a $1 billion multi-year deal with Corning to buy fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions, as the U.S. telecom giant looks to expand its high-speed

AT&T announces $1 billion fiber deal with Corning
Science|Technology|US|World

US lawmakers urge review of China threat from photonics technology

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Monday urged the Department of Commerce to examine national security threats from China's development of silicon photonics

US lawmakers urge review of China threat from photonics technology
Business|Science|Technology

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Autonomous tech is coming to farming

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?
Science|Technology

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?
Business|Finance|Technology

AI startup Read announces new funding at $450 million valuation

Read AI, a productivity and AI automation startup, said on Monday it was valued at $450 million after a series B funding round led by Smash Capital.

AI startup Read announces new funding at $450 million valuation
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft's AI demand under scrutiny as investors seek payday

Microsoft is expected to report its slowest quarterly revenue growth in a year on Wednesday, while investors await signs of AI demand amid growing worries about the slow

Microsoft's AI demand under scrutiny as investors seek payday
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Musk's bold 2025 prediction on Tesla sales faces skepticism, scrutiny

By Abhirup Roy Tesla CEO Elon Musk stunned investors and analysts with plans to grow vehicle sales by 30% next year, buoyed by a new, cheaper model and enthusiasm for self-driving software, but

Musk's bold 2025 prediction on Tesla sales faces skepticism, scrutiny
Business|Finance|Technology

Trump’s stock surges as traders predict an election victory

Trump’s stock surges as traders predict an election victory

Trump’s stock surges as traders predict an election victory
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

As the housing affordability crisis deepens, Airbnb and Vrbo face backlash

As the housing affordability crisis deepens, Airbnb and Vrbo face backlash

As the housing affordability crisis deepens, Airbnb and Vrbo face backlash
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple iPhone 16 sales blocked in Indonesia due to local parts rule

Tech giant Apple Inc will not be allowed to sell its iPhone 16 smartphones in Indonesia because they have not met the country's rules on the use of locally made components, the

Apple iPhone 16 sales blocked in Indonesia due to local parts rule
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan Q3 growth seen slowing on dull investment, consumption: Reuters poll

Economic growth in trade-dependent Taiwan was expected to slow in the third quarter with exports still robust on AI demand but moderating, while domestic investment and consumption

Taiwan Q3 growth seen slowing on dull investment, consumption: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China again warns EU against separate talks with EV makers

China renewed warnings to the European Union that if the bloc conducts separate negotiations with electric vehicle companies while in talks with China, that would "shake mutual

China again warns EU against separate talks with EV makers
Technology|World

The leaders of India and Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez have inaugurated India’s first private military aircraft plant

The leaders of India and Spain launch India's first private military aircraft plant
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine drones target ethanol plants in Russia, Telegram channels say

Ukrainian drones targeted ethanol plants in Russia's southern region of Voronezh, Russian channels on the Telegram app said, while the regional governor said the attack injured two people,

Ukraine drones target ethanol plants in Russia, Telegram channels say
Business|Finance|Technology

Asset managers roll out new ETFs to tap in to AI buzz

Exchange-traded funds focused on artificial intelligence are proliferating as asset managers offer investors new ways to tap in to the market enthusiasm for AI, even while

Asset managers roll out new ETFs to tap in to AI buzz
MidEast|Technology|World

Middle East latest: Israel passes 2 laws restricting UN agency that distributes aid in Gaza

Israeli lawmakers have passed two laws that could threaten the work of the main United Nations agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli soil

Middle East latest: Israel passes 2 laws restricting UN agency that distributes aid in Gaza
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Battery maker LGES offers measured 2025 outlook after slow EV demand drags down Q3 profit

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution said on Monday it had a "conservative" view of revenue growth next year and that it will significantly

Battery maker LGES offers measured 2025 outlook after slow EV demand drags down Q3 profit
Crime|Technology|US

Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser, Washington Post reports

Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of U.S. political figures including an unnamed campaign adviser of Republican presidential candidate

Chinese hackers collected audio from unnamed Trump campaign adviser, Washington Post reports
Business|Election|Technology|US

Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with the former president ahead of Election Day

Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with the former president ahead of Election Day

Big Tech CEOs are calling up Trump, seeking to rekindle their relationship with the former president ahead of Election Day
Election|Technology|US

Will Trump's unbridled rhetoric cost him the US election?

With his third straight U.S. presidential campaign coming down to the wire, Donald Trump mused at a rally about hydrogen-powered cars exploding,

Will Trump's unbridled rhetoric cost him the US election?
Technology|US

Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it

Tech mogul Elon Musk is playing down the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol

Elon Musk says the real threat to democracy is the people who accuse Trump of endangering it
Business|Technology

Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is developing artificial intelligence technology that takes over a web browser to complete tasks such as research and shopping, The Information reported on Saturday. 

Google to develop AI that takes over computers, The Information reports
Business|Technology|Travel|US

American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters

American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line

American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

The Washington Post is in deep turmoil as Bezos remains silent on non-endorsement

The Washington Post is in deep turmoil as Bezos remains silent on non-endorsement

The Washington Post is in deep turmoil as Bezos remains silent on non-endorsement
Science|Technology

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun on Saturday criticized advanced economies for creating trade barriers including for renewable

China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say

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TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say
Business|Technology|World

Reuters exposé of hack-for-hire world is back online after Indian court ruling

Reuters News has restored to its website an investigation into mercenary hacking after a New Delhi court lifted a takedown order it issued last year.

Reuters exposé of hack-for-hire world is back online after Indian court ruling
Crime|Technology|US

The FBI releases crime stats months after the fact. This new crime tracker is trying to be more timely – and the FBI is too

The FBI releases crime stats months after the fact. This new crime tracker is trying to be more timely – and the FBI is too

The FBI releases crime stats months after the fact. This new crime tracker is trying to be more timely – and the FBI is too
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans

A proposed multibillion-dollar missile defence system for Guam has been reduced to 16 sites on the island from the original 22, the U.S.

US missile agency scales back Guam defence plans
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US labor board wrongly ordered Tesla's Musk to delete anti-union tweet, court rules

A divided U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled that the National Labor Relations Board went too far by ordering Tesla CEO Elon Musk to delete a 2018 tweet stating employees

US labor board wrongly ordered Tesla's Musk to delete anti-union tweet, court rules
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about

Elon Musk has met with politicians from at least 13 different countries: Here’s what he has talked about
Business|Technology

Jury awards Apple $250 in design patent lawsuit against Masimo

Jury awards Apple $250 in design patent lawsuit against Masimo

Jury awards Apple $250 in design patent lawsuit against Masimo
Crime|Technology|World

US intelligence assesses Russian operatives behind fake video showing Pennsylvania ballots being destroyed

US intelligence assesses Russian operatives behind fake video showing Pennsylvania ballots being destroyed

US intelligence assesses Russian operatives behind fake video showing Pennsylvania ballots being destroyed
Business|Technology

Delta sues cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights

Delta Air Lines is suing the cybersecurity firm that has been blamed for causing a global technology outage this summer

Delta sues cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike over tech outage that canceled flights
Business|Sports|Technology

Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership

The first-year team principal of Haas reiterated the Formula 1 team is not for sale even if new technical partner Toyota tried to buy the organization

Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership
Election|Technology|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election

With early voting underway, false and misleading reports have emerged online

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election
Technology|Travel|US

Delta sues CrowdStrike over software update that prompted mass flight disruptions

Delta Air Lines on Friday sued cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike in a Georgia state court after a global outage in July caused mass flight cancellations,

Delta sues CrowdStrike over software update that prompted mass flight disruptions
Business|Technology|US

Apple wins $250 US jury verdict in patent case over Masimo smartwatches

Apple convinced a federal jury on Friday that early versions of health monitoring tech company Masimo's smartwatches infringe two of its design patents as part of a

Apple wins $250 US jury verdict in patent case over Masimo smartwatches
Business|Election|Technology|US

Election Day rideshare data indicates where, how, and when Americans get to the polls

Lyft shares insights about how and when people will be getting to the polls on Election Day in 2024.

Election Day rideshare data indicates where, how, and when Americans get to the polls
Technology|US|World

‘Cyber-espionage operation’: Reporter on what data was targeted by Chinese hackers on Trump's phone

CNN's Sean Lyngaas reports that Chinese government-linked hackers have targeted the phone communications of former President Donald Trump and vice presidential nominee JD Vance as part of a much broader cyber-espionage effort aimed at high-level US targets, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

‘Cyber-espionage operation’: Reporter on what data was targeted by Chinese hackers on Trump's phone
Crime|Technology

Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance’s phone data

Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance’s phone data

Chinese hackers targeted Trump and Vance’s phone data
Crime|Technology|US

Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign

Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris

Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign
Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Opinion|Technology|US

Fact check: How Trump’s TV ads deceive viewers with misleadingly edited quotes

Fact check: How Trump’s TV ads deceive viewers with misleadingly edited quotes

Fact check: How Trump’s TV ads deceive viewers with misleadingly edited quotes
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges

A Florida mother is suing a tech company over an AI chatbot that she says pushed her son to kill himself

An AI chatbot pushed a teen to kill himself, a lawsuit against its creator alleges
Business|Technology|US

Lyft to pay $2.1 million fine to settle US charges it inflated drivers' earnings prospects

Lyft agreed to pay a $2.1 million civil fine to settle U.S.

Lyft to pay $2.1 million fine to settle US charges it inflated drivers' earnings prospects
Business|Technology|US|World

New WSJ report says Musk has had secret conversations with Putin

The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk has been speaking regularly with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022. Gordon Lubold, who contributed to the WSJ report, joined CNN's Jim Acosta to discuss the reporting. The Kremlin denied regularly speaking with the tech CEO and Musk declined to comment. Musk did not respond to a request for comment.

New WSJ report says Musk has had secret conversations with Putin
Political|Science|Technology|World

NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly

NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly

NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly
Business|Finance|Technology

Tether CEO says he sees no indication of US probe

Tether's top executive said on Friday the company has seen no sign it is under investigation, after the Wall Street Journal reported U.S. authorities are probing potential violations by the

Tether CEO says he sees no indication of US probe
Crime|Election|Technology|US

Chinese hackers targeted phones affiliated with Harris campaign, source says

Chinese hackers who tapped into Verizon's system targeted phones used by people affiliated with the campaign of Democratic presidential

Chinese hackers targeted phones affiliated with Harris campaign, source says
Business|Technology|World

Meta Platforms to use Reuters news content in AI chatbot

Meta Platforms said on Friday its artificial intelligence chatbot will use Reuters content to answer user questions in real time about news and current events, the latest AI tie-up between

Meta Platforms to use Reuters news content in AI chatbot
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Thiel's Palantir dumped by Norwegian investor over work for Israel

One of the Nordic region's largest investors has sold its holdings in Palantir Technologies because of concerns that the U.S. data

Thiel's Palantir dumped by Norwegian investor over work for Israel
Crime|Political|Technology|US

FBI zeroing in on where leaked US intel documents were printed

The FBI is zeroing in on a government office where it believes leaked intelligence documents on Israel’s military plans preparations were printed. Katie Bo Lillis reports

FBI zeroing in on where leaked US intel documents were printed
Business|Technology

Boeing exploring sale of its space business, WSJ reports

Boeing is exploring the sale of some parts of its space business, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Boeing exploring sale of its space business, WSJ reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company

Nvidia dethroned Apple as the world's most valuable company on Friday following a record-setting rally in the stock, powered by insatiable demand for

Nvidia overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company
Business|Europe|Technology

Porsche cuts China dealership network as challenges mount

Porsche will pare back its dealership network in China, reflecting persisting weak demand in the world's biggest auto market that has

Porsche cuts China dealership network as challenges mount
Health|Science|Technology

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says
Crime|Technology|US

Drone helps locate convicted felon who led multiple agencies in Kentucky on chase

Drone helps locate convicted felon who led multiple agencies in Kentucky on chase

Drone helps locate convicted felon who led multiple agencies in Kentucky on chase
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Auto dealer groups to challenge Scout Motors' decision to sell directly to US consumers

Groups representing U.S. auto dealers said on Friday they plan to challenge a decision by Volkswagen's Scout Motors to sell directly to consumers, bypassing independent

Auto dealer groups to challenge Scout Motors' decision to sell directly to US consumers
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stocks rally faces gauntlet of tech earnings, jobs data, election

The rally in U.S. stocks is wobbling as it confronts a stretch of potentially market-shaking events, starting next week with corporate results from tech titans

Stocks rally faces gauntlet of tech earnings, jobs data, election
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology|US

New US tariffs could prompt Signify to move some production from China, CEO says

Lighting maker Signify is considering moving some of its production out of China if the company is confronted with a new round of U.S. tariffs, its chief

New US tariffs could prompt Signify to move some production from China, CEO says
Science|Technology|US|World

Fearing China's hypersonic weapons, US Navy seeks to arm ships with Patriot missiles

Fearing China will deploy hypersonic weapons to sink ships in the Pacific, the U.S.

Fearing China's hypersonic weapons, US Navy seeks to arm ships with Patriot missiles
Crime|Election|Technology|US

Accused Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump emails

The accused Iranian hacking group who intercepted Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign emails

Accused Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump emails
Arts|Europe|Technology

7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash

French authorities say they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies

7 charged with cyberbullying after Paris Olympics artistic director's opening ceremony backlash
Technology|US

Georgia election official confirms 'zero evidence' of machines flipping votes

Gabriel Sterling, Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office, dispels misinformation regarding claims that voting machines are flipping votes.

Georgia election official confirms 'zero evidence' of machines flipping votes
Election|Technology|US

Nuns push back after conservative operative pushes false claim of voter fraud at their church

A viral post by a conservative operative, and reposted by Elon Musk's PAC, claimed voter fraud at a Catholic church. CNN's Danny Freeman talks to a group of Benedictine nuns who are pushing back on the disinformation.

Nuns push back after conservative operative pushes false claim of voter fraud at their church
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

China's self-driving startup WeRide's shares surge in Nasdaq debut

WeRide's shares rose 19% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, after the self-driving startup raised $440.5 million in its IPO and private

China's self-driving startup WeRide's shares surge in Nasdaq debut
Science|Technology|World

NASA astronaut remains in the hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a space station mission that lasted almost eight months

NASA astronaut remains in the hospital after returning from an extended stay in space
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

EU, China agree to more talks on potential alternatives to EV tariffs

The European Union and China have agreed to hold further technical negotiations soon on possible alternatives to tariffs on China-built electric vehicles, the European Commission

EU, China agree to more talks on potential alternatives to EV tariffs
Crime|Technology|US

AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop them

Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are cracking down on the troubling spread of child sexual abuse imagery created through artificial intelligence technology

AI-generated child sexual abuse images are spreading. Law enforcement is racing to stop them
Business|Election|Technology|US

To fight misinfo, news outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories

In election night planning, news outlets are being mindful that they have to keep watch on what doesn't happen along with what does

To fight misinfo, news outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories
Business|Election|Finance|Technology|US

Musk sends more money to back Trump, giving $44 million to super PAC

Elon Musk gave about $44 million to his pro-Donald Trump spending group during the first half of October, federal disclosures showed on

Musk sends more money to back Trump, giving $44 million to super PAC
Australia|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal

Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty

Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip, Huawei's soar

Apple's iPhone sales in China slipped 0.3% while rival Huawei posted a 42% surge in the third quarter of 2024, as competition intensifies in the world's largest smartphone market.

Apple's Q3 China smartphone sales slip, Huawei's soar
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

South Korea to regulate cross-border trade of virtual assets

South Korea plans to start regulating cross-border transactions of virtual assets such as cryptocurrency, bringing in registration and reporting requirements from the second half of

South Korea to regulate cross-border trade of virtual assets
Technology|US

Missouri to probe Google over allegations of censoring conservative speech

Missouri's Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey said on Thursday he was launching an investigation into Google over allegations that it was censoring

Missouri to probe Google over allegations of censoring conservative speech
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Microsoft CEO Nadella's 2024 pay rose 63% to $79 million on stock awards

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's fiscal 2024 compensation surged 63% to $79.1 million, according to a filing on Thursday, helped by his stock awards in a year when the tech behemoth's market

Microsoft CEO Nadella's 2024 pay rose 63% to $79 million on stock awards
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia's WiseTech shares jump after CEO White takes on new role

Shares of star Australian software maker WiseTech Global sky-rocketed on Friday after its billionaire founder and CEO Richard White shifted to a consulting role at the

Australia's WiseTech shares jump after CEO White takes on new role
Business|Economy|Technology

VW's Scout Motors unit will offer EV SUVs, trucks with gas engine option

Volkswagen's Scout Motors unit on Thursday unveiled its concept electric SUV and truck and said it will offer extended-range versions that include a small gasoline

VW's Scout Motors unit will offer EV SUVs, trucks with gas engine option
Election|Technology|US

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election

In a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon Prime introduces a new benefit to save on gas

Amazon Prime introduces a new benefit to save on gas

Amazon Prime introduces a new benefit to save on gas
Business|Finance|Technology

25 major online retailers, ranked from worst to best by customers

Using data from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index, Stacker ranked 25 major online retailers from worst to best.

25 major online retailers, ranked from worst to best by customers
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Perplexity says will defend itself in the Dow Jones, New York Post lawsuit

Perplexity said on Thursday the allegations of copyright infringement in a lawsuit filed by Dow Jones and the New York Post were misleading, and vowed to defend itself.

Perplexity says will defend itself in the Dow Jones, New York Post lawsuit
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Boeing’s turnaround was always going to be hard. The failed union vote just made it even tougher

Boeing’s turnaround was always going to be hard. The failed union vote just made it even tougher

Boeing’s turnaround was always going to be hard. The failed union vote just made it even tougher
Business|Technology|US

AI-powered weapons scanners used in NYC subway found zero guns in one month test

A pilot program testing AI-powered weapons scanners inside some New York City subway stations this summer did not detect any passengers with firearms — but falsely alerted more than 100 times

AI-powered weapons scanners used in NYC subway found zero guns in one month test
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower

For the first time under President Joe Biden, a federal permit for a new lithium mine in the U.S. has been approved

Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower
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Santander will have a full-service digital bank in US by end-2025, chair says

Spanish lender Santander will have a full-service digital bank in the United States by the end of 2025, its executive chair, Ana Botin, said on

Santander will have a full-service digital bank in US by end-2025, chair says
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Hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit impacted 100 million people, US health dept says

The February hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit Change affected the personal information of 100 million people, the U.S. health department's website showed, making it the largest healthcare

Hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit impacted 100 million people, US health dept says
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Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case

An American cryptocurrency executive held in Nigeria for the past eight months has been released after authorities there announced that they were ending his money laundering trial on health and diplomatic grounds

Nigeria releases American crypto executive after dropping money laundering case
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Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro valued at $6 billion as shares jump 15% in NYSE debut

Ingram Micro notched a valuation of $6 billion after shares jumped 15% in their market debut on Thursday, signaling strong investor demand for one of

Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro valued at $6 billion as shares jump 15% in NYSE debut
Science|Technology

Meet the riskiest AI models ranked by researchers

TeamAI profiles the riskiest AI models, as ranked by researchers.

Meet the riskiest AI models ranked by researchers
Business|Technology

Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation

Britain’s competition watchdog is opening a formal investigation into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic

Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces a UK competition investigation
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Tim Burton is a ‘technophobe’ who would rather look to the sky than the internet

Tim Burton is a ‘technophobe’ who would rather look to the sky than the internet

Tim Burton is a ‘technophobe’ who would rather look to the sky than the internet
Election|Technology|US

US has made progress identifying foreign interference in its elections, US security adviser says

The United States has made progress in identifying foreign interference in its elections, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday, less than two

US has made progress identifying foreign interference in its elections, US security adviser says
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US concerned about China's use of AI, says it could make countries vulnerable to coercion

The U.S. government is concerned about China's use of artificial intelligence to repress its population, spread misinformation and undermine the security of the United States

US concerned about China's use of AI, says it could make countries vulnerable to coercion
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After news of DOJ warning, Elon Musk’s super PAC didn’t announce ‘daily’ lottery winner on Wednesday

After news of DOJ warning, Elon Musk’s super PAC didn’t announce ‘daily’ lottery winner on Wednesday

After news of DOJ warning, Elon Musk’s super PAC didn’t announce ‘daily’ lottery winner on Wednesday
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White House presses gov't AI use with eye on security, guardrails

The Biden administration outlined plans on Thursday for the U.S. government to develop and use artificial intelligence to advance national security while managing its risks.

White House presses gov't AI use with eye on security, guardrails
Asia|Business|Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gets rock star treatment from India's tech enthusiasts

Nvidia's leather-jacket-clad CEO Jensen Huang got a rock star welcome at the company's AI summit in India on Thursday, with passes sold out and tech enthusiasts

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gets rock star treatment from India's tech enthusiasts
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Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday

Good storytelling relies on sound writing, believability, creativity and lived experience. AI has become skilled at the first two but still falls short on the second two.

Your next favorite story won’t be written by AI – but it could be someday
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Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows

Campaigns, take note: Conservatives are more likely to click on search ads.

Your politics can affect whether you click on sponsored search results, new research shows
Business|Europe|Technology

UK watchdog probes Alphabet's deal with Anthropic

Britain's antitrust watchdog launched a probe on Thursday into Google parent Alphabet's partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic over competition

UK watchdog probes Alphabet's deal with Anthropic
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Rogers' quarterly revenue takes hit from downbeat wireless subscriber growth

Canada's Rogers Communications missed third-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday as lower-than-expected wireless subscribers additions offset its higher sports-related revenue, sending its

Rogers' quarterly revenue takes hit from downbeat wireless subscriber growth
Science|Technology

A SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it

A SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it

A SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it
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Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find

New research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate Americans before the Nov. 5 election

Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
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IBM falls as slowing enterprise spending pressure consulting growth

IBM shares fell more than 6% on Thursday, as reduced enterprise spending on non-GenAI projects pressured its consulting segment, clouding software unit strength.

IBM falls as slowing enterprise spending pressure consulting growth
Technology|US

New rules for US national security agencies balance AI's promise with need to protect against risks

New rules from the White House on the use of artificial intelligence by U.S. national security and spy agencies aim to balance the technology’s promise with the need to protect against its risks

New rules for US national security agencies balance AI's promise with need to protect against risks
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EU privacy regulator fines LinkedIn 310 million euro

The lead European Union privacy regulator on Thursday said it had imposed a 310 million euro ($335 million) fine on Microsoft's professional networking platform LinkedIn over its

EU privacy regulator fines LinkedIn 310 million euro
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Intel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fine

Chipmaker Intel has won a fresh victory in a long-running battle against European Union competition watchdogs after the bloc’s top court confirmed a lower tribunal’s decision to overturn a billion-euro antitrust penalty

Intel scores fresh win against EU after top court backs annulment of billion-euro antitrust fine
Technology|Videos|World

Somalia security cameras aim to cut al Shabaab attacks but militants fight back

Thousands of security cameras have been installed across Somalia's capital to monitor the movement of al Shabaab militants and reassure residents, but they have

Somalia security cameras aim to cut al Shabaab attacks but militants fight back
Asia|Crime|Technology

Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail

A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption has been released on bail

Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla rallies most in over a decade on Musk's bold EV forecast

Tesla shares closed up nearly 22% on Thursday - their biggest single-day gain in over a decade - as CEO Elon Musk's bold forecast of surging sales reassured

Tesla rallies most in over a decade on Musk's bold EV forecast
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk

The European Space Agency is in talks with SpaceX about the possibility of Elon Musk's space venture joining an international charter

Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk
Asia|Business|Technology

China's CATL unveils new battery for extended-range hybrids

Chinese battery giant CATL on Thursday launched its first battery product focused on extended-range hybrids at a time when this category of electrified cars is seeing the fastest

China's CATL unveils new battery for extended-range hybrids
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Europe's top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case

The EU Court of Justice, Europe's top court, ruled on Thursday in favour of Intel, ending a nearly two-decade-long fight between the U.S. chipmaker and EU regulators who had said

Europe's top court rules for Intel to end long-running antitrust case
Europe|Science|Technology

AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy

European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool that

AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy
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Tesla shares pop 12% in Frankfurt on strong sales forecast

Tesla's Frankfurt-listed shares rose 12% to a two-week high on Thursday, as a strong sales forecast cheered investors.

Tesla shares pop 12% in Frankfurt on strong sales forecast
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French court approves Atos rescue plan

French technology group Atos has received approval from the Nanterre Commercial Court for its proposed accelerated restructuring plan, the company said on Thursday.

French court approves Atos rescue plan
Australia|Business|Technology

Australia's WiseTech says CEO stepping down after media furore about his personal life

Australia's WiseTech Global said on Thursday that Chief Executive Richard White will step down, an announcement that follows media reports of allegations about his personal

Australia's WiseTech says CEO stepping down after media furore about his personal life
Asia|Business|Technology

Nvidia to supply chips to Reliance, other Indian companies in AI push

Nvidia will supply artificial intelligence processors to Indian companies such as Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, the chip giant said

Nvidia to supply chips to Reliance, other Indian companies in AI push
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Software firm Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 forecast again on auto sector slowdown

French software company Dassault Systemes cut its 2024 revenue growth forecast for the second time in four months on Thursday, citing the slowdown in the global automotive

Software firm Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 forecast again on auto sector slowdown
Asia|Business|Technology|US

China's Hesai to press on with US lawsuit after being reinstated on blacklist

Hesai Group on Thursday said it plans to continue its legal process against the U.S. after the Pentagon reinstated the lidar manufacturer on its blacklist of Chinese firms allegedly working

China's Hesai to press on with US lawsuit after being reinstated on blacklist
Asia|Technology|World

China says foreign spies trying to steal space program secrets

China's state security ministry said foreign spy intelligence agencies have been trying to steal secrets from the country's space programme as the arms race in

China says foreign spies trying to steal space program secrets
Asia|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Horizon Robotics shares shine on Hong Kong debut

Shares of Horizon Robotics ended 2.8% higher on their Hong Kong debut on Thursday, after the Chinese autonomous vehicle maker raised $696 million in

Horizon Robotics shares shine on Hong Kong debut
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Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday said the electric vehicle maker will roll out driverless ride-hailing services to the public in California and Texas next year, a claim

Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain
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Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro to raise about $409 million in US IPO

Ingram Micro priced its U.S. initial public offering at $22 per share, within its targeted range of $20 and $23 on Wednesday, to raise $409.2 million, the technology distributor said.

Platinum Equity's Ingram Micro to raise about $409 million in US IPO
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Chinese self-driving startup WeRide files for $119 million U.S. IPO

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide has filed for a $119.4 million initial public offering on Nasdaq and a private placement of $320.5 million, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide files for $119 million U.S. IPO

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