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Doomsday Clock 2025: Scientists set new time

Doomsday Clock 2025: Scientists set new time

Doomsday Clock 2025: Scientists set new time
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Auto tech firm CDK reaches $630 million settlement in US dealer data case

Automotive technology giant CDK Global has agreed to pay $630 million to settle antitrust claims that it caused hundreds of software vendors to overpay for vehicle

Auto tech firm CDK reaches $630 million settlement in US dealer data case
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Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight

Atomic scientists on Tuesday moved their "Doomsday Clock" closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine,

Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight
Business|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies amid rising AI competition

Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence (AI) bellwether OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Gov, a tailored version of ChatGPT designed for U.S. government agencies, it said in a blog post on

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies amid rising AI competition
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X seals payments deal with Visa in push toward Musk's 'everything app' goal, source says

Payments giant Visa and Elon Musk's X are partnering to offer direct payment solutions to customers of the social media app, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters

X seals payments deal with Visa in push toward Musk's 'everything app' goal, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Bridgewater sees short-term correction for tech stocks but bullish on DeepSeek impact

Hedge fund manager Bridgewater Associates said Chinese startup DeepSeek's launch of its latest artificial intelligence (AI) models could lead to a short-term

Bridgewater sees short-term correction for tech stocks but bullish on DeepSeek impact
Business|Europe|Technology

Apple finds little sympathy from German judges in antitrust appeal

German federal judges indicated on Tuesday that they could back the country's antitrust regulator in a legal battle with Apple, following over three hours of

Apple finds little sympathy from German judges in antitrust appeal
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus

Oil company Chevron is partnering with Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova to create natural gas power plants in the United States that will be linked to data centers in order to support increased demand for electricity at these centers, particularly for the development of artificial intelligence

Chevron, Engine No. 1 and GE Vernova team up on powering US data centers, with AI in focus
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Boeing not worried about Trump tariff threats, CEO says

By Dan Catchpole -Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Tuesday he is "not too worried" about the Trump administration's threats to impose tariffs on trade partners, including countries that are important

Boeing not worried about Trump tariff threats, CEO says
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

Chevron to build gas plants to power data centers amid AI boom

Oil and gas producer Chevron said on Tuesday it plans to build natural gas-based power plants next to data centers in the U.S., as energy demand to support the growth of artificial 

Chevron to build gas plants to power data centers amid AI boom
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Engineering the social: Students in this course use systems thinking to help solve human rights, disease and homelessness

Control systems keep your house warm and your car’s speed constant, but they could also help address societal problems.

Engineering the social: Students in this course use systems thinking to help solve human rights, disease and homelessness
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos

The LA wildfires stand as a reminder that evacuating fast in the face of a disaster isn’t easy, even when you think you’re prepared.

Disaster evacuations can take much longer than people expect − computer simulations could help save lives and avoid chaos
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI data startup Turing triples revenue to $300 million 

- Artificial intelligence data startup Turing, one of a growing number of companies that provide human trainers to AI labs, said Tuesday its revenue tripled to $

AI data startup Turing triples revenue to $300 million 
Asia|Business|Technology

Upstart Chinese AI company DeepSeek's founder started out as a low-key hedge fund entrepreneur

The 40-year-old founder of China's DeepSeek, an AI startup that has startled markets with its capacity to compete with industry leaders like OpenAI, kept a low profile as he built up a hedge fund that now manages a reported $8 billion in assets

Upstart Chinese AI company DeepSeek's founder started out as a low-key hedge fund entrepreneur
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Poland and Canada sign nuclear power cooperation agreement

Poland and Canada have signed an agreement that provides a legal framework for more intensive cooperation on nuclear power, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday after

Poland and Canada sign nuclear power cooperation agreement
Asia|Business|Science|Technology

DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng puts focus on Chinese innovation

Liang Wenfeng, the 39-year-old founder of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, has in the matter of weeks become the face of China's tech industry and its hope of

DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng puts focus on Chinese innovation
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

New feature of Brazil's Pix system to draw $30 billion in e-commerce payments

Brazil's payment system Pix is seen handling $30 billion in two years in e-commerce spending with a new feature for recurring bills that should benefit streaming

New feature of Brazil's Pix system to draw $30 billion in e-commerce payments
Political|Technology|US|World

Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order

Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its Maps service

Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Helion raises $425 million from SoftBank's venture arm, hits $5.4 billion valuation

Helion, a startup working to generate electricity from nuclear fusion, on Tuesday said it has raised $425 million in venture funding from a group of investors including

Helion raises $425 million from SoftBank's venture arm, hits $5.4 billion valuation
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RTX's upbeat quarterly results outshine cautious 2025 forecast

RTX's quarterly profit and revenue beat estimates on Tuesday, as demand for its aircraft parts and repair services benefited from airlines flying older,

RTX's upbeat quarterly results outshine cautious 2025 forecast
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

ASML to report Q4 earnings amid hopes and fears over DeepSeek, Trump

Investors will seek reassurance that ASML's AI-dependent growth outlook for 2025 is secure despite a selloff sparked by China's DeepSeek, as

ASML to report Q4 earnings amid hopes and fears over DeepSeek, Trump
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Google Maps will change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America

Google Maps will change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America

Google Maps will change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
Business|Economy|Election|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla just had its worst sales year ever. But the stock has had a great run

Tesla just had its worst sales year ever. But the stock has had a great run

Tesla just had its worst sales year ever. But the stock has had a great run
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

GM reports record profits with stronger results ahead. But Trump’s policies bring some uncertainty

GM reports record profits with stronger results ahead. But Trump’s policies bring some uncertainty

GM reports record profits with stronger results ahead. But Trump’s policies bring some uncertainty
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft's cloud growth in focus as doubts grow over AI spending

Microsoft has spent months touting a rebound in its Azure cloud business and its quarterly revenue forecast on Wednesday will show whether billion-dollar bets on artificial

Microsoft's cloud growth in focus as doubts grow over AI spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Deep breath after AI jolt, Trump tariffs rumble

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Markets took a deep breath on Tuesday after Wall Street's shock start to the week, with the emergence of cheap Chinese artificial

Deep breath after AI jolt, Trump tariffs rumble
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Nasdaq leads Wall St higher, tech shares recover from Monday's sell-off

U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday, with Nvidia and other artificial intelligence-linked technology shares recovering from sharp losses the previous day

Nasdaq leads Wall St higher, tech shares recover from Monday's sell-off
Asia|Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

DeepSeek has rattled the AI industry. Here's a quick look at other Chinese AI models

The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims its latest AI model performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using less advanced, more energy efficient computer chips

DeepSeek has rattled the AI industry. Here's a quick look at other Chinese AI models
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology|US

Trump tariffs on chips and drugs would hit U.S. allies in Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on imported computer chips, pharmaceuticals and steel, he said on Monday, to push companies to manufacture more in the United States.

Trump tariffs on chips and drugs would hit U.S. allies in Asia
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Retail investors bought record amount of Nvidia stock in DeepSeek rout

Retail investors bought a record amount of Nvidia stock on Monday after concerns over a low-cost artificial intelligence model from Chinese startup DeepSeek stripped 17% off its shares, or

Retail investors bought record amount of Nvidia stock in DeepSeek rout
Asia|Political|Technology|World

DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently

Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s new artificial intelligence chatbot has sparked discussions about the competition between China and the U.S. in AI development, with many users flocking to test the rival of OpenAI's ChatGPT

DeepSeek's new AI chatbot and ChatGPT answer sensitive questions about China differently
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Japan's Honda eyes launching sub-$30,000 EV in North America, Nikkei says

Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch a small electric vehicle priced below $30,000 in North America by as early as 2026, the Nikkei newspaper said on Tuesday, as it plays catch-up in

Japan's Honda eyes launching sub-$30,000 EV in North America, Nikkei says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

German financial watchdog warns of market corrections as top risk

Germany's regulator BaFin said financial market corrections were one of the top risks on its radar for 2025, a day after steep losses in technology stocks.

German financial watchdog warns of market corrections as top risk
Business|Europe|Technology

Record $4.5 billion EU fine punished its innovation, Google tells EU court

A record EU antitrust fine of 4.3-billion-euro ($4.5 billion) imposed on Google seven years ago punished the tech giant over its innovation, the Alphabet unit told

Record $4.5 billion EU fine punished its innovation, Google tells EU court
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

European shares jump to record high as tech jitters abate

European shares climbed to a record high on Tuesday with retail and utilities stocks leading the broader gains, as selling pressures ebbed a day after the Chinese AI

European shares jump to record high as tech jitters abate
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Responding to Trump tariff threat, Taiwan says chip business is 'win-win'

Semiconductor business between Taiwan and the United States is a "win-win" model for both sides given the high level of complementarity, the government said on

Responding to Trump tariff threat, Taiwan says chip business is 'win-win'
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US tech stock tumble highlights risk of market reliance on megacaps

Turbulence in some of the biggest tech names is reminding investors of one of the major risks to the U.S. stock market's record-setting rally

US tech stock tumble highlights risk of market reliance on megacaps
Asia|Business|Technology|World

OpenAI seeks to block Indian media groups from copyright lawsuit

Microsoft-backed OpenAI sought to block on Tuesday India's biggest media organisations, including those of billionaires Gautam Adani and

OpenAI seeks to block Indian media groups from copyright lawsuit
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US exceptionalism has a flipside

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The exceptionalism that drove Wall Street to record highs on the back of America's peerless technology firms suddenly has it

US exceptionalism has a flipside
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

American AI firms try to poke holes in disruptive DeepSeek

By Kenrick Cai, Anna Tong and Jeffrey Dastin SAN FRANCISCO - Developers at leading U.S.

American AI firms try to poke holes in disruptive DeepSeek
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SAP sees higher 2025 operating profit, as AI services catch on

SAP, Europe's largest software maker, said on Tuesday it was more optimistic about its financial results this year due to faster growth in

SAP sees higher 2025 operating profit, as AI services catch on
Crime|Technology|US

JonBenét Ramsey’s father says he’s optimistic after pivotal meeting with Colorado murder investigators

JonBenét Ramsey’s father says he’s optimistic after pivotal meeting with Colorado murder investigators

JonBenét Ramsey’s father says he’s optimistic after pivotal meeting with Colorado murder investigators
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At least 11 Baltic cables have been damaged in 15 months, prompting NATO to up its guard

NATO is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect cables and pipelines that stitch together the nine countries with shores on Baltic waters

At least 11 Baltic cables have been damaged in 15 months, prompting NATO to up its guard
Political|Technology|US

Lawsuit alleges new Trump administration email system for federal employees raises privacy concerns

Lawsuit alleges new Trump administration email system for federal employees raises privacy concerns

Lawsuit alleges new Trump administration email system for federal employees raises privacy concerns
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks win back some of Monday's sharp losses

Rebounding tech stocks drove U.S. indexes higher a day after they tumbled on doubts about whether the artificial-intelligence frenzy really needs all the dollars being poured into it

Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks win back some of Monday's sharp losses
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Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok

President Donald Trump says Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April

Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
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US tech shares recover some losses from steep DeepSeek selloff

Technology shares on Tuesday regained some ground lost and AI chip leader Nvidia rose more than 6% after the previous

US tech shares recover some losses from steep DeepSeek selloff
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OpenAI chief Altman says DeepSeek's R1 model 'impressive'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Chinese startup DeepSeek's R1 AI model "impressive" on Monday, but emphasized that OpenAI believes greater computing power was key to their own success.

OpenAI chief Altman says DeepSeek's R1 model 'impressive'
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US dollar advances against yen amid fresh tariffs threats

The U.S. dollar advanced against the yen on Tuesday amid fresh tariff threats from the Trump administration and as concerns over the

US dollar advances against yen amid fresh tariffs threats