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Valentino Faces Backlash After Posting AI-Generated Ads for DeVain Handbag

Italian luxury fashion house Valentino is facing criticism after publishing artificial intelligence-generated adverts for its DeVain handbag, with social media users describing the campaign visuals and use of AI as…

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…

Cities Move to Curb Growing Use of Large Cars as ‘Carspreading’ Draws Public Backlash

European cities are tightening controls on large vehicles as the growing size and weight of modern cars, a trend some critics describe as “carspreading,” draws pushback from authorities and residents,…

Bank of England Flags AI-Driven Market Valuation Risks in Financial Stability Report

The Bank of England has warned that the rapid rise in artificial intelligence-focused company valuations could face a sharp market correction, as it described stock prices in both the UK…

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…

Study Finds Knee Surgery Cancellations Have Cost the NHS More Than £15.5 Million

Research Highlights Frequency and Financial Impact of DelaysCancelling knee replacement surgeries is “unforgivable”, according to academics whose new research shows the scale of disruption and financial loss caused by last-minute…

German Green Hydrogen Firms Warn of Delays as Demand Fails to Match Supply

Electrolyser Production Outpaces Market DemandIn a quiet factory near Hamburg, industrial robots stand ready to assemble electrolysers at a pace that exceeds current demand. Quest One, which manufactures proton exchange…

Candy Kittens Set to Acquire UK Snack Brand Graze in Deal with Unilever

Unilever Moves to Sell Under-Performing Food BrandsCandy Kittens, the vegan sweets brand founded by British TV personality Jamie Laing, is set to acquire the UK snack company Graze through a…

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…