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San Francisco Files Lawsuit Against Major Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Products

San Francisco has sued ten major food and beverage companies, accusing them of knowingly producing and marketing ultra-processed foods that the city says are linked to rising rates of serious…

Michael Jordan and Team Owners Take NASCAR to Trial Over Monopoly Claims

Michael Jordan has taken NASCAR to court, accusing the motorsports organizer of operating an illegal monopoly that he and other team owners say has suppressed competition and caused major financial…

Airbus Inspects A320 Aircraft After Supplier Panel Quality Issue Identified

Airbus has begun inspecting a limited number of A320 aircraft after identifying a supplier quality issue involving metal panels, with up to around 600 planes potentially affected, according to the…

Autism Spectrum Market Set To Reach $2B by 2034

The autism spectrum disorder (ASD) market across the seven major markets (7MM) is projected to reach $2b in 2034 at a compound annual growth rate of 18.7%, according to a…

Apple Names New AI Chief After Internal Struggles

In a carefully worded announcement on Monday, Apple said John Giannandrea, who has been the company’s AI chief since 2018, is “stepping down” and will exit after an advisory period…

Shopify Fixes Cyber Monday Outage Affecting Merchant Logins

Earlier today, Shopify faced a major outage that disrupted the operations of numerous merchants, leaving many unable to fulfill transactions during one of the busiest shopping days of the year.…

European Police Dismantle Crypto Mixer Used to Launder €1.3 Billion

A coalition of European law enforcement agencies coordinated by Europol announced Monday that it has shut down Cryptomixer, a cryptocurrency laundering service used heavily by cybercriminals. A Long-Running Money-Laundering OperationIn…

OpenAI Takes Stake in Thrive Holdings as Circular Deal Concerns Grow

A New Stake in an AI-Focused Holding CompanyOpenAI is taking an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings, an operator that functions like a private equity platform for AI by acquiring companies…

Nvidia Invests $2B in Synopsys to Accelerate GPU-Driven Chip Design

Investment Deepens Existing PartnershipNvidia is investing $2 billion into Synopsys, a leading provider of software and components used in chip design. The move expands their long-running collaboration at a time…

Rufus Helps Lift Amazon’s Black Friday Sales as AI Shopping Surges

Sensor Tower Data Shows Strong Uptake of Amazon’s AI ChatbotAmazon’s AI shopping assistant, Rufus, saw a sharp rise in use on Black Friday, according to new data from market intelligence…

Black Forest Labs Secures $300 Million Funding at $3.25 Billion Valuation

New Funding Round Boosts the German AI Lab’s MomentumGerman AI startup Black Forest Labs announced on Monday that it has raised $300 million in a Series B round, bringing the…

Missouri’s Age-Verification Law Takes Effect, Blocking Access to Major Adult Sites

State Requires Government-ID Age Checks Under the MMPAMissouri’s age-verification mandate will take effect this weekend, restricting access to Pornhub and other adult platforms for users in the state. Beginning November…

Epic Games CEO Challenges ‘Made With AI’ Labels on Game Stores

Sweeney Pushes Back on Marketplace Disclosure RequirementsEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said it “makes no sense” for game stores to label titles made with AI, arguing that AI tools will…

Medical Membranes Market Projected to Reach $6.66 Billion by 2030

Market Growth Forecast Through 2030The medical membranes market is expected to reach $6.66 billion by 2030, according to MarketsandMarkets, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The report attributes…

James Cameron Calls Generative AI ‘Horrifying’ in New Interview

Director Explains Difference Between Performance Capture and AI ToolsJames Cameron, known for using advanced visual effects technology in films such as the “Avatar” series, said he finds generative AI “horrifying”…

Report Suggests Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed Series May Begin in Ancient Rome

Early Setting Details Emerge for the Live-Action AdaptationNetflix’s live-action adaptation of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise may take viewers to Ancient Rome, according to a report from Nexus Point News. The…

Airbus Says Flights Are Returning to Normal After Solar Radiation Warning Grounded A320 Fleet

Return to Service After Temporary GroundingsThousands of Airbus aircraft are returning to regular operations after being grounded for software updates prompted by a warning that solar radiation could interfere with…

Federal–State Conflict Intensifies as Lawmakers Clash Over Who Should Regulate AI

Growing Divide Over Regulatory AuthorityFor the first time, Washington is nearing decisions on how to regulate artificial intelligence, and the central dispute now hinges on who should have the authority…

Airbus Orders Immediate Fixes After Solar Radiation Risk Found in A320 Flight Control Systems

Discovery and Immediate Safety ActionAirlines around the world have warned of possible delays after Airbus requested urgent modifications to thousands of aircraft, following its discovery that intense solar radiation could…

Global Smart Ports Market Forecast to Hit $15.5 Billion by 2032

Market Growth OutlookThe global smart ports market is expected to grow from $2.0 billion in 2022 to $15.5 billion by 2032, according to a new Allied Market Research report that…