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Murky AI Rules Leave Enterprises Grappling With Self-Regulation

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“I think everybody would agree: It’s a free-for-all.”

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Technology

Samsung’s Foldable Phones Are Hungry for a Bite of Apple

Samsung’s new phones hit shelves later this month, days after Chinese rival Honor launched its new folding phone.

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Social Media

Linda Yaccarino Ducks Out of X’s New Grok Era

Just over two years after taking the job, X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino on Wednesday announced she’d be stepping down from her role.

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Social Media

TikTok’s Digital Creators Working on US Version of Almost-Banned App

Even after TikTok is kicked off app stores later this year, the current app will keep working for US users until March.

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Semiconductors

Chipmakers Emerge as Big Winners in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

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When it comes to competing on the world’s semiconductor stage, US lawmakers are not content to let the chips fall where they may.

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Energy

Low Battery: ‘Heat Dome’ Exposes Cracks in America’s Decaying Power Grid

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Rising temperatures and massive new data centers are providing a massive stress test for the US power grid.

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Semiconductors

After Reclaiming ‘World’s Most Valuable Company’ Crown, Nvidia Gilds the Tiara

In the past month, Nvidia shares have surged 18.8%, more than the rest of the Magnificent Seven, including Microsoft.

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Blockchain

Kraken Launches Crypto’s Attempt at a Venmo-Killer

Anyone who’s had to split a check with new hostel friends knows rivals Venmo and Zelle only support payments between US users.

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CIO Upside

Amazon Patent May Stabilize Quantum Computers

The stability of qubits has long posed a barrier to scaling quantum computers.

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CIO Upside

Is Meta Chasing a Superintelligence Pipe Dream?

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The risks may be greater than the payoff.

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