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OpenAI to launch tool to detect images created by DALL-E 3

OpenAI is launching a tool that can detect images created by its text-to-image generator DALL-E 3, the Microsoft-backed startup said on Tuesday amid rising worries about the influence of

OpenAI to launch tool to detect images created by DALL-E 3
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UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

Britain, the U.S. and Australia have sanctioned and unmasked a senior Russian leader of the notorious cybercrime gang LockBit, the British

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang
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Geely, Foretellix partner to jump-start self driving car development

Chinese automaker Geely and Israeli auto safety technology startup Foretellix formed a strategic partnership to accelerate safe large-scale development of self-driving vehicles,

Geely, Foretellix partner to jump-start self driving car development
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Apple interrogation of NYC worker about union drive was illegal, US labor board rules

The manager of an Apple Inc retail store in Manhattan violated U.S. labor law by asking an employee whether he supported a union campaign, a federal labor board has

Apple interrogation of NYC worker about union drive was illegal, US labor board rules
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Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson make for an interesting week on LIV Golf

Brooks Koepka delivered the action on the course for LIV Golf

Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson make for an interesting week on LIV Golf
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Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its next generation of iPad Pros and Airs — lineups that will boast faster processors, new sizes and a new display system

Apple's biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro
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TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance sued in U.S. federal court on Tuesday seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force

TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
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Microsoft's Xbox shuts multiple studios, consolidates teams in cost-cutting move

Microsoft's Xbox is shutting down a number of gaming studios including Arkane Austin, making it the latest publisher to shut down studios amid signs of a gaming slowdown.

Microsoft's Xbox shuts multiple studios, consolidates teams in cost-cutting move
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Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays

Italy's Leonardo is waiting to see the impact of Boeing's recent troubles on production, which could cost the Italian firm some 50 million euros in 2024, the group's CEO said on

Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays
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Amazon unveils first electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions

Amazon.com on Tuesday unveiled the first of a dozen Volvo electric big rigs it plans to deploy this year to pick up cargo from the nation's busiest container

Amazon unveils first electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions
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Beraldo selected in central defense for PSG to face Dortmund in Champions League semifinal

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique selected Lucas Beraldo in central defense against Borussia Dortmund for the second leg of their Champions League semifinal

Beraldo selected in central defense for PSG to face Dortmund in Champions League semifinal
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US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licenses to sell to China's Huawei, sources say

The U.S. has revoked licenses that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops

US revokes Intel, Qualcomm's export licenses to sell to China's Huawei, sources say
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Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said on Tuesday it was expanding its suite of generative AI ads products to offer tools that can automatically create

Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads
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Lyft forecasts strong quarterly earnings as ride-hailing demand picks up

Ride-hailing company Lyft projected higher-than-expected gross bookings and core profit for the current quarter on Tuesday, driven by robust demand for its services and

Lyft forecasts strong quarterly earnings as ride-hailing demand picks up
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Reddit's strong forecasts spark share surge after first results since IPO

Reddit said it could post an adjusted profit in the second quarter thanks to its booming advertising business and content-licensing deals with AI companies, impressing

Reddit's strong forecasts spark share surge after first results since IPO
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Rivian sticks to production forecast below Wall Street targets

Electric-pickup maker Rivian on Tuesday stuck to a 2024 production forecast well below Wall Street targets and reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter

Rivian sticks to production forecast below Wall Street targets
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Match Group expects quarterly revenue below estimates as spending on dating apps falls

Tinder-parent Match Group forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as people dial back spending on dating apps, weighing on user growth.

Match Group expects quarterly revenue below estimates as spending on dating apps falls
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The latest investigation into the Boeing 787

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to see whether some employees committed "misconduct" by claiming certain

The latest investigation into the Boeing 787
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Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort

Scientists studying the sperm whales that live around the Caribbean island of Dominica have described for the first time the basic elements of how they might be talking to each other, in an effort that could one day help better protect them

Scientists are learning the basic building blocks of sperm whale language after years of effort
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Brazil's Telefonica quarterly profit rises 7%, but misses forecasts

Brazilian telecommunications operator Telefonica Brasil posted on Tuesday a net profit below analysts' expectations, even though it increased by 7.3% in the first quarter from a

Brazil's Telefonica quarterly profit rises 7%, but misses forecasts
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This Tesla owner's annual charging bill will have you rethinking EV

In a groundbreaking revelation, a Tesla owner has gone viral online by revealing their shockingly low yearly electric cost of just $2.37 to charge their vehicle. This tiny figure has reignited debates about the real costs of running an electric car compared to gas-powered vehicles. The Tesla driver, known only as @Tesla_GTownTX, shared a screengrab of their utility statement showing the $2.37 balance owed after 12 months of charging their Tesla. As the story spread getting thousands of responses, many were surprised at how little electricity was required, thinking it would negate any fuel savings. However, the likely reason for

This Tesla owner's annual charging bill will have you rethinking EV
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More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

A record 30% of global electricity was generated from renewables in 2023, according to a report released by Ember, a think tank based in London

More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
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Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
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Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad valve in the rocket

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve
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US explores AI to train immigration officers on talking to refugees

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is piloting artificial intelligence to train officers who review applicants for refugee status in the United

US explores AI to train immigration officers on talking to refugees

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