Today: September 24, 2024
Today: September 24, 2024

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BuzzFeed CEO moves to majority stock based compensation amid AI push

A major part of BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti's compensation will now be in stock options, the digital media firm said on Friday, amid efforts to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence

BuzzFeed CEO moves to majority stock based compensation amid AI push
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US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam

U.S. authorities charged two Chinese nationals in a cryptocurrency scam that laundered at least $73 million from defrauded victims, the Justice Department said on Friday.

US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam
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Boeing faces multiple probes after mid-air MAX door plug blowout

Boeing is facing heightened scrutiny from U.S. regulators and prosecutors into its safety and quality practices following the Jan. 5 panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.

Boeing faces multiple probes after mid-air MAX door plug blowout
Technology

Apple set to release slimmer iPhone in 2025, the Information reports

Apple is developing a slimmer version of the iPhone that is likely to be launched by 2025, the Information reported on Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the project.

Apple set to release slimmer iPhone in 2025, the Information reports
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Swedish EV maker Polestar gets Nasdaq notice on potential de-listing

Swedish electric vehicle firm Polestar said on Friday it was notified by the Nasdaq for not meeting the exchange's listing rules related to the timely filing of the company's annual report

Swedish EV maker Polestar gets Nasdaq notice on potential de-listing
Arts|Technology

The Slovak assassination attempt photo that nearly got away

It's every amateur photographer's nightmare: you spy a once-in-a-lifetime picture, and you forget to change your camera settings. But it can happen to a seasoned professional, too.

The Slovak assassination attempt photo that nearly got away
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Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down

Crypto lender Genesis Global received court approval on Friday to return about $3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency to its customers in a bankruptcy

Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down
Science|Technology

Boeing Starliner's debut crewed flight delayed again to check helium leak

NASA and Boeing delayed the launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule again on Friday, giving them four more days to assess a helium leak before attempting to launch the

Boeing Starliner's debut crewed flight delayed again to check helium leak
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Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, has finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company

Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later
Science|Technology

South Korea, UK to host AI summit in Seoul as risks mount

South Korea and Britain will host a global AI summit in Seoul this week, as the breathtaking pace of innovation since the first AI summit in November last year leaves

South Korea, UK to host AI summit in Seoul as risks mount
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What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees

Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement

What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees
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Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country

Indonesia's coordinating minister of investment said that Elon Musk will consider an offer to build an electric vehicle battery plant in the country

Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country
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Tesla doing damage-control, discounts for European fleet buyers

Tesla is working to appease some European leasing companies after the automaker’s repeated retail price cuts tanked their fleets’ value and its slow

Tesla doing damage-control, discounts for European fleet buyers
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Wall Street bets on stellar quarterly results from Nvidia

Wall Street is betting on a blowout quarterly report from Nvidia on Wednesday, with its stock near record highs as investors look for evidence that the AI chipmaker can

Wall Street bets on stellar quarterly results from Nvidia
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Audi, partner SAIC to develop China-specific EV platform

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi said on Monday it would jointly develop a new China-specific platform for intelligent and electric vehicles with its Chinese joint venture partner

Audi, partner SAIC to develop China-specific EV platform
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Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid fierce Huawei competition

Apple has launched an aggressive discounting campaign on its official Tmall site in China, offering discounts of up to 2,300 yuan ($318) on select iPhone models.

Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid fierce Huawei competition
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Big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

Saudia Group, owner of Saudia airline and budget carrier flyadeal, placed a hefty order for 105 Airbus narrow-body aircraft on Monday, marking a bounce-back for the

Big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference
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U.S. regulator ends prelim review of Tesla's Model X over seat belt issues

The U.S. auto safety regulator has closed a probe into more than 100,000 Tesla Model X vehicles after the automaker issued a recall to fix front seat belt failures, the National Highway

U.S. regulator ends prelim review of Tesla's Model X over seat belt issues
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US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 51,000 Volkswagen EVs

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Monday it has opened a recall query into an estimated 51,500 Volkswagen America's EVs over concerns of the vehicle door opening while driving.

US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 51,000 Volkswagen EVs
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Nasdaq hits record, S&P ticks higher with Nvidia results eyed

The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Monday while the S&P 500 gained slightly as technology stocks advanced ahead of Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings and

Nasdaq hits record, S&P ticks higher with Nvidia results eyed
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Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk

Indonesia’s top investment official says the government has proposed building an electric vehicle battery plant to Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk
Technology

Is hard water bad for you? 2 water quality engineers explain the potential benefits and pitfalls that come with having hard water

Hard water might dry out your hair and skin − but having hard water isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Is hard water bad for you? 2 water quality engineers explain the potential benefits and pitfalls that come with having hard water
Technology

AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans

People participate in online communities to share experiences and sympathy. AI chatbots that join the conversation can only pretend to offer either.

AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans
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BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into US with parts from banned Chinese supplier, Senate report says

German automaker BMW imported at least 8,000 Mini Cooper vehicles into the United States with electronic components from a banned Chinese supplier, a U.S.

BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into US with parts from banned Chinese supplier, Senate report says
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Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI

The CIA’s first chief technology officer Nand Mulchandani is marshaling generative AI tools to the intelligence agency

Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI

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