Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access

Hong Kong’s innovation minister says the government is testing its own ChatGPT-style tool for its employees, with plans to eventually make it available to the public, after OpenAI decided to take extra steps to block access from unsupported regions like China

Hong Kong is testing out its own ChatGPT-style tool as OpenAI planned extra steps to block access
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ASML's order book expected to jump on AI chip boom

ASML, the top equipment supplier to computer chip makers, is expected to report an influx of new orders when its new boss delivers second-

ASML's order book expected to jump on AI chip boom
Political|Technology

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs to wind down US operations

Kaspersky Labs will gradually wind down its U.S. operations from July 20, the Russian anti-virus software maker said on Monday, nearly a month after the Biden administration announced plans

Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs to wind down US operations
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TotalEnergies, SSE to launch EV charging company in UK and Ireland

By America Hernandez PARIS - French oil major TotalEnergies and UK power firm SSE are seeking to grab a 20% share of the electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging market in Britain and Ireland by launching

TotalEnergies, SSE to launch EV charging company in UK and Ireland
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GM not reiterating 2025 1 million EV production capacity forecast

General Motors on Monday declined to reiterate its previously announced forecast that it would have 1 million units of electric vehicle production capacity in North America by the end of

GM not reiterating 2025 1 million EV production capacity forecast
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Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney Slack messages over AI concerns

Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney Slack messages over AI concerns

Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney Slack messages over AI concerns
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Disney's internal communications leaked online after hack, WSJ reports

Data from Walt Disney's internal Slack workplace collaboration system have been leaked online, including those related to ad campaigns, studio technology and interview candidates, the Wall

Disney's internal communications leaked online after hack, WSJ reports
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Hedge funds' bets on software companies hit record lows, Morgan Stanley says

Global hedge funds' exposure to software stocks in the U.S. reached "new multi-year lows" last week after a broader sell-off in the technology sector, Morgan

Hedge funds' bets on software companies hit record lows, Morgan Stanley says
News|Technology

Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday

The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday

Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
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Russian cyber firm Kaspersky to shut down US operations after ban

Russian cyber firm Kaspersky to shut down US operations after ban

Russian cyber firm Kaspersky to shut down US operations after ban
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British regulators to examine Big Tech's digital wallets

British regulators said on Monday they were looking into the soaring use of digital wallets offered by Big Tech firms, including

British regulators to examine Big Tech's digital wallets
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AutoNation expects hit to Q2 profit from CDK outage

U.S. auto retailer AutoNation said on Monday it expects a $1.50 per share hit to its second-quarter profit due to the disruptions caused by a cyberattack at retail technology provider CDK

AutoNation expects hit to Q2 profit from CDK outage
Economy|Environment|Technology

Europe needs way to price critical minerals independently of China, group says

Europe needs a system to set prices for critical minerals needed for the energy transition that is not dependent on China, which dominates much of the global sector,

Europe needs way to price critical minerals independently of China, group says
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Amazon Prime Day sales to hit record $14 billion, data firm says

Shoppers are likely to spend roughly $14 billion during Amazon's Prime Day two-day shopping event this week, according to projections from

Amazon Prime Day sales to hit record $14 billion, data firm says
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Apple at all-time high after Morgan Stanley calls stock 'top pick' for AI efforts

Apple's shares rose 2.5% to a record high on Monday after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the iPhone maker's shares and designated the stock as a "top pick," citing the company's

Apple at all-time high after Morgan Stanley calls stock 'top pick' for AI efforts
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Investment in critical minerals in web of doubt, industry says

Many companies are reluctant to invest in critical minerals and energy transition projects due to uncertainty about consumer demand for EVs and government commitment

Investment in critical minerals in web of doubt, industry says
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Global smartphone market grew 6.5% in Q2, led by Samsung and Apple, IDC says

Global smartphone shipments rose 6.5% in the second quarter, driven by Samsung Electronics and Apple, preliminary data from IDC showed on Monday, but a full recovery in demand is yet to

Global smartphone market grew 6.5% in Q2, led by Samsung and Apple, IDC says
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French competition authority confirms investigation into Nvidia

The French competition authority confirmed on Monday that an investigation is underway into chipmaker Nvidia over alleged anti-competitive practices.

French competition authority confirms investigation into Nvidia
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RTX unit Pratt & Whitney completes preliminary design review of engine upgrade

RTX Corp's Pratt & Whitney said on Monday it has completed the preliminary design review for an engine upgrade to increase durability and performance in all three variants of the F-35

RTX unit Pratt & Whitney completes preliminary design review of engine upgrade
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Atos secures funding of $1.82 billion to restructure its debt

French IT company Atos said on Monday it had secured funding of 1.675 billion euros ($1.82 billion) to restructure its debt through a lock-up agreement with a group of banks and bondholders

Atos secures funding of $1.82 billion to restructure its debt
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Musk signals delays to robotaxi unveiling for key design change

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday signaled the automaker would take more time to unveil its robotaxi so it can incorporate an important design change to the front of the vehicle and "show off"

Musk signals delays to robotaxi unveiling for key design change
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Australian promoter of BitConnect guilty of unlicensed financial advice, regulator says

The Sydney District Court has convicted John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect, of providing unlicenced financial advice, the

Australian promoter of BitConnect guilty of unlicensed financial advice, regulator says
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Google is close to making its biggest acquisition ever

Google is close to making its biggest acquisition ever

Google is close to making its biggest acquisition ever
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China asks WTO to set up panel for US electric vehicle subsidies dispute

China has requested the World Trade Organization set up an expert panel to help settle a dispute over electric vehicles subsidies under the U.S.

China asks WTO to set up panel for US electric vehicle subsidies dispute
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Yandex split finalised as Russian assets sold in $5.4 billion deal

A deal to split the assets of Russian technology company Yandex was finalised on Monday, with a Russian consortium of investors buying the bulk of Yandex's businesses in

Yandex split finalised as Russian assets sold in $5.4 billion deal

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