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South Korea Fines Meta $15 Million for Collecting User Data Illegally

Facebook owner Meta Platforms faces a 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million) fine imposed by South Korea for collecting and using sensitive user data without legal authorization. The Personal Information Protection…

Donald Trump Projected to Win the U.S. Presidential Election

Donald Trump is projected to win the U.S. presidential election held on November 5, capturing key swing states North Carolina and Georgia which he had lost in the previous 2020…

Elizabeth Warren Defeats Crypto Advocate John Deaton in Massachusetts Senate Race

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has clinched a decisive victory in Massachusetts, securing her Senate seat against John Deaton, a Republican challenger with strong ties to the cryptocurrency sector. Warren, a…

Nvidia Surpasses Apple in Market Value, Reclaims Top Spot

Nvidia passed Apple in market capitalization on Tuesday, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company for the second time. Nvidia’s stock climbed nearly 3%, closing with a market cap…

Critical Senate Races to Watch: Impact on the U.S. Crypto Landscape

As the United States counts votes in a pivotal election, the spotlight isn’t only on the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. The entire House of Representatives and…

Reevaluating Bitcoin’s Fair Value: Will BTC Maintain a $60K Floor?

As the global financial community continues to integrate cryptocurrency, debates regarding Bitcoin’s fair value have intensified, especially following a bold prediction by a prominent economist. Alex Krüger, a well-known economist…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Denies Office Mandate Is a “Backdoor Layoff”

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy addressed employees at an all-hands meeting, pushing back on claims that the company’s upcoming five-day in-office mandate serves as a “backdoor layoff” strategy. According to a…

Elon Musk Faces New Lawsuit Over $1 Million Voter Giveaway

Elon Musk and his pro-Trump America PAC are facing a lawsuit in Texas, brought by Jacqueline McAferty, an Arizona resident. Filed in a federal court in Austin, the suit alleges…

Super Micro Shares Fall 17% as Annual Results Delay Remains Unresolved

Super Micro, a major player in the server industry facing scrutiny, has experienced a 17% decline in share value during extended trading. This sharp drop followed the company’s release of…

Meta Brings Llama AI to U.S. National Security

Meta has announced that it is making its Llama AI models available to U.S. government agencies and contractors involved in national security. The decision aims to address concerns about open-source…

Apple Brings Real-Time Election Updates to Users’ Screens

Apple has released a Live Activity widget to provide real-time updates on the U.S. 2024 presidential election, enabling users to monitor results on their lock screens, home screens, and Apple…

Mozilla Foundation Cuts 30% of Staff, Shuts Down Advocacy Division

Mozilla Foundation just slashed 30% of its workforce, signaling major shifts for the organization known for championing internet openness and privacy. The cuts include dismantling its advocacy and global programs…

Japanese Engineers Head to Tenstorrent for AI Chip Training

Japan’s government has enlisted Silicon Valley AI chip startup Tenstorrent to train 200 Japanese chip designers over five years at the company’s U.S. offices. This initiative, announced Tuesday, involves a…

Meta’s Plan for Nuclear-Powered AI Data Center Stalled by Rare Bee Discovery

Meta’s plans to build a nuclear-powered AI data center in the U.S. have stalled due to the discovery of a rare bee species on the intended site. The Financial Times…

Election Day Caution: Most AI Chatbots Hold Back, One Steps Over the Line

As the polls began to close on Election Day, the majority of major AI chatbots, including those from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, refrained from engaging in premature discussions about the…

Google Addresses Misunderstandings Around Voting Search Results

Google recently found itself at the center of controversy over its search engine functionalities, particularly regarding how it displayed voting-related information. The company responded to claims that it was not…

Elon Musk’s Election Claims Generate Over 2 Billion Views on X

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has utilized one of the most influential social media platforms, X (formerly Twitter), as a stage for widespread dissemination of political content, much of…

Netflix Is Killing Most of Its Interactive Content

Netflix is saying goodbye to nearly all of its interactive content, leaving only four titles after December 1st. The company confirmed to The Verge that most of its “Interactive Specials”…

Early Election Insights: Leadership Challenges in a Divided America

The 2024 presidential election is unfolding under the shadow of a deeply divided nation, much like the contentious climate of the 1968 elections. As votes continue to be tallied, the…

Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of 500,000 Ohio Residents

The City of Columbus, Ohio, confirmed that a July ransomware attack led to the theft of personal data belonging to 500,000 residents. Hackers accessed information, including names, birth dates, addresses,…