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Social Media

Aussie Ban on Teen Social Media Use Is Trending. Will It Go Viral?

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Social media companies stand to lose billions in ad revenue if teens around the world are kicked off the platforms.

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Artificial Intelligence

Investors Brace for Revelations in New AI Bellwether Oracle’s Latest Report

Deals with Meta, Nvidia and Softbank underscore concerns that Oracle is overexposed to a possible AI bubble.

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Artificial Intelligence

When AI Hallucinations Amount to Defamation, Who’s Liable?

A handful of high-profile defamation-by-AI-chatbot allegations against big tech firms are already stacking up.

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Big Tech

Zuck Chooses the Red Pill With 30% Cuts to Metaverse Budget

You might recall that in 2021, Zuckerberg deemed the metaverse so vital to the future he renamed the entire company after it.

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Industries

Defense Darling Anduril Grapples with Military Tech Glitches

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Anduril was last valued at $30 billion in June, when its $2.5 billion fundraising round was oversubscribed eight times.

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Semiconductors

Wall Street GOAT: Nvidia Rides Deal Bonanza to $5 Trillion Market Cap

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The White House hinted early Wednesday morning that Nvidia may regain greater access to the massive Chinese market.

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Big Tech

Meta Wins Wall Street Votes of Confidence With Cl-AI-rvoyant Glasses

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Meta will likely soon face competition from Amazon, Alphabet, Snap and other tech firms with augmented-reality glasses in development.

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Consumer

A Zuck-backed Screenless Speaker Tries to Save the iPad Generation

Zuck’s investment in Yoto comes after years of lawsuits claiming Meta addicted children to social media and failed to protect them online.

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CIO Upside

How the AI Talent War is Worsening an Ethical Dilemma

‘Governance should be taught, but isn’t. Ethics should be applied, but aren’t.’

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Big Tech

Meta Focuses on New Smart(er) Glasses

As Meta’s market cap hovers near the $2 trillion mark, a successful launch of its glasses could put the tech giant over the edge.

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