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A new report reveals that the majority of U.S. teens have lost trust in Big Tech, citing concerns about privacy, safety, AI decisions, and ethical practices of major companies like Google and Meta.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg complains about leaks in a recent employee meeting, stating that he will no longer be open with information. The leaked audio has sparked controversy, leading to an internal investigation.
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Meta's Reality Labs division reported a massive $17.7 billion loss in 2024, with $4.97 billion of those losses occurring in Q4 alone, continuing a trend of rising expenditures.
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In the wake of a deadly plane crash in Washington DC, President Donald Trump jokingly responded to questions about visiting the accident site, while also controversially linking diversity hiring to the tragedy.
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Chinese banks are once again blocking payments to Russia following tougher U.S. sanctions. The restrictions, which now affect Gazprombank and intermediary companies, have caused significant disruptions in cross-border transactions, particularly in yuan.
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Sweden has unveiled its largest military aid package for Ukraine, worth over $1.2 billion. The package includes combat boats, anti-tank missiles, and funding for long-range weapons, marking Sweden’s most significant contribution since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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President Trump announced he will impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, citing trade deficits, migration issues, and fentanyl flow. The move could have significant economic repercussions for all three nations.
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In today’s fast-paced retail world, staying ahead requires more than intuition—it demands precision and the ability to predict consumer behavior with accuracy. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Vibhu Verma, someone who has used transferable demand curves for multiple clients across industries. Our discussion shed
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GoCardless halved its losses in 2024, reporting a £35.1 million net loss. With revenue growth and cost-cutting measures, the fintech aims for full-year profitability by 2026, with no immediate IPO plans.
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OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of unfairly using its data to train AI models, sparking irony as OpenAI itself has faced criticism for sweeping up vast amounts of public data without authorization.
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Meta’s Reality Labs unit posted a staggering $4.97 billion loss in the fourth quarter while generating $1.1 billion in sales. Despite ongoing financial setbacks, CEO Mark Zuckerberg remains committed to advancing virtual and augmented reality technologies to shape the future of the metaverse.
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Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs against Canadian goods has sparked a growing movement among Canadian consumers to boycott American-made food products. Shoppers in Ottawa are leading the charge, scrutinizing their purchases and prioritizing homegrown brands.