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Google’s Multimodal Assistant Patent Watches and Learns

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The tech highlights that AI needs multiple streams of data to really get to know its users.

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Markets

Warren Buffett Splashes Water on Any Great Investing Expectations

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The Oracle of Omaha warned investors to not expect “eye-popping” performance in the coming years.

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Artificial Intelligence

Big Tech’s AI Push Requires a Big Bath

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The hot new technology needs a lot of cooling off — and increasing use of water supplies is getting it done.

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Patent Drop

Nvidia’s Latest Patent Gives Self-Driving Robots Better Eyes

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The filing adds to the company’s AI software research as its hardware demand skyrockets.

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International Economics

European Junk Bonds Are Back in Fashion

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Several countries are looking more resilient than previously expected, leading to hopes that rate cuts will save riskier assets.

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Patent Drop

eBay May Use Blockchain to Ward Off Scammers

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Its patent for blockchain-based authorization relies on the tech’s immutability and transparency to track down bad actors.

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Big Tech

Apple’s Fraught Future in China

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Apple’s enjoyed unusual levels of success in China for a Western company, but its future in the country is looking less and less bright.

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Healthcare

Moderna Moves to Maintain its mRNA Momentum

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The company’s stock ran higher after the company buoyed investors’ hopes that its technology will boost a lineup of new popular drugs.

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Consumer

Mondelez CEO Says Investors Don’t Care About Boycotting Russia

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Dirk Van de Put said the company has received no pressure from shareholders to stop doing business with Russia.

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Autos

Luxury EV Startups Rivian and Lucid Face a Tough Road

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The companies continue to lose massive amounts of money as consumers are turning to cheaper hybrids and traditional gas-powered vehicles.

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Patent Drop

Meta Patent Reveals Details of Lighter and Smarter Headsets

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The tech could provide a glimpse at an “all-day usable item” that spatial computing may rely on to scale.

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Industrials

Biden Executive Order Aims to Strengthen US Port Cybersecurity

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The federal government fears that China-made equipment like cranes could be easy targets for cyber attacks.

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Consumer

Shein and Temu’s Fast-Fashion Rivalry is Rocking the Air Freight Industry

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The massive growth by both companies is crowding out other suppliers hoping to rely on cargo delivery planes.

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Social Media

Reddit Plans to Turn its Meme-Stock Powers on Itself

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The company reportedly plans to set aside shares for 75,000 of its power users to buy ahead of its spring IPO.

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Patent Drop

PayPal Patent Tracks Stolen Cookies to Keep Log-in Secure

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The filing could add another layer of protection at a lower cost than AI-based cybersecurity measures.

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Patent Drop

Google Wants to Track Burnout Through Your Keyboard

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The company’s “personal wellness keyboard” patent may signal an interest from tech firms to embed AI in consumer devices.

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Real Estate

Investment Groups Are Scoring Big on US Farmland

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The supply is fixed, so investors are pouring capital into land needed to produce more food than we ever have.

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Social Media

Tinder Toughens Up Verification Amid Wave of Romance Scams

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A recent report revealed that romance-fraud victims lose an average of $10,000.

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Consumer

Walmart Finds a New Secret Weapon: E-Commerce

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The company’s online sales topped 16% of total sales in its most recent quarter, its highest level yet.

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Patent Drop

Sony May Use Blockchain to Track Down Deepfakes

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Its latest patent for “fake video detection” could use crypto’s underlying technology to fight misinformation and establish more trust in AI.

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Vestwell Raises $385M in Funding, Doubling Total Investments

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