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Ex-Binance Chief Jailed For Four Months In US

The founder of cryptocurrency firm Binance was sentenced to four months in US prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to money laundering charges, in the most high-profile crypto case since Sam Bankman-Fried was jailed.

Amazon Triples Quarterly Profit As Cloud Surges
Amazon shares were up about one percent in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures, with Wall Street keeping a close eye on the impact of AI as well as costs involved.
Microsoft CEO Pledges $1.7 Bn AI, Cloud Investment In Indonesia
Satya Nadella held talks with President Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, at Jakarta's presidential palace before delivering a keynote speech about AI in the Indonesian capital.
Creators and entrepreneurs fight back against potential TikTok ban: impact on small businesses sparks outcry
TikTok fuels growth for more than seven million businesses in the United States, a study reveals

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Microsoft Expands Its AI Empire Abroad

Microsoft, the tech titan most closely associated with AI, has announced nearly $10 billion in investments in artificial intelligence abroad in recent months, the price it is willing to pay to remain a top player in this crucial market.

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ByteDance Says 'No Plans' To Sell TikTok After US Ban Law

Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the hugely popular video platform or have it banned in the United States.

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Snap Shares Pop After Revenue Tops Expectations

Snap reported revenue of $1.2 billion compared with $989 million in the same period a year earlier.

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Meta Profits Soar But Costs Of AI Cause Worry

The company founded by Mark Zuckerberg said that net profit in the January to March period rose to $12.4 billion with total revenue, mainly from selling ads, up an impressive 27 percent, at $36.5 billion.

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Fortnite 2024 leaks: Karol G and Billie Eilish at the Fortnite Festival and more

Leaks from reputable sites have Karol G headlining the Fortnite Festival season 5 this year, plus many other news from the beloved game's universe.

A survey indicates that according to their parents, one third

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Top psychology group says social media platforms are 'particularly risky' and 'not suitable for youth'

The American Psychological Association said that young people, whose brains are not fully developed yet, are less able to disengage from addictive experiences

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Apple Drops WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store On Govt Order: Reports

Mainland China has some of the world's most extensive internet censorship, with web users unable to access everything from Google to many foreign apps without workarounds such as a virtual private network (VPN).

Google Search Temporarily Removes 'News' Filter: Could AI Replace It?

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Google announces layoffs across various departments amid 'large-scale' restructuring

Google has implemented a significant restructuring, resulting in layoffs across unspecified departments.

Tesla chief Elon Musk is the world's richest person

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Tesla, Starlink Entry On Agenda When Musk Heads To India

Another Musk-owned business, satellite internet operator Starlink, is set to receive initial approvals to operate in India, a government source told AFP.

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Tech venture capital titan Andreessen Horowitz raises $7.2 billion

More than half of the money spread across five funds is dedicated to a "growth" strategy for late-stage startups, possibly bringing new life to a moribund trend of young companies being bought or going public with offerings of stock.

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Trump Media unveils Truth Social streaming service, promising freedom from cancel culture

Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, had fewer than half a million active users in February

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Meta 'Supreme Court' Takes On Cases Of Deepfake Porn

The move by what is referred to as a Meta "supreme court" for content moderation disputes comes just months after the widespread sharing of lewd AI-generated images of megastar Taylor Swift on X, formerly Twitter.

Amazon distribution centers now are huge

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From iRobot To Antitrust Battles: Amazon CEO Speaks Out On Regulatory Challenges

Amazon CEO criticizes regulatory obstacles, lamenting the fallout from the failed iRobot acquisition and calling for a more balanced approach.

Latinos are the heaviest users of TikTok, Instagram, and Whatsapp

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Instagram Introduces Automatic Nudity Blur in DMs to Safeguard Teens and Combat 'Sextortion'

Social media apps have faced increased criticism for not doing enough to protect minors. Latinos are among the heaviest social media users

Sales of plug-in 'zero emission' vehicles have stalled in Europe

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Bumpy Ride For Electric Cars In Europe

Electric cars are a key part of Europe's green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with 10 years to go before a crucial milestone.