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FORD LURES APPLE EXECUTIVE TO OVERSEE ITS NEW SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES UNIT
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FORD LURES APPLE EXECUTIVE TO OVERSEE ITS NEW SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES UNIT

Ford has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software related subscription services to vehicle owners

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August 19, 2023
AMAZON IS ROLLING OUT A GENERATIVE AI FEATURE THAT SUMMARIZES PRODUCT REVIEWS
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AMAZON IS ROLLING OUT A GENERATIVE AI FEATURE THAT SUMMARIZES PRODUCT REVIEWS

Amazon is rolling out a new generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews for customers

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August 19, 2023
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THE BIG CHANGES COMING TO THE APPLE WATCH RANGE

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August 19, 2023
PEOPLE ARE LOSING MORE MONEY TO SCAMMERS THAN EVER BEFORE. HERE'S HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE
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PEOPLE ARE LOSING MORE MONEY TO SCAMMERS THAN EVER BEFORE. HERE'S HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF SAFE

With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe

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August 19, 2023
DON'T EXPECT QUICK FIXES IN 'RED-TEAMING' OF AI MODELS SECURITY WAS AN AFTERTHOUGHT
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DON'T EXPECT QUICK FIXES IN 'RED-TEAMING' OF AI MODELS SECURITY WAS AN AFTERTHOUGHT

White House officials concerned by AI chatbots’ potential for societal harm and the Silicon Valley powerhouses rushing them to market are heavily invested in a three-day competition ending last weekend at the DefCon hacker convention in Las Vegas

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August 19, 2023
FOUNDATIONS SEEK TO ADVANCE AI FOR GOOD AND ALSO PROTECT THE WORLD FROM ITS THREATS
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FOUNDATIONS SEEK TO ADVANCE AI FOR GOOD AND ALSO PROTECT THE WORLD FROM ITS THREATS

While technology experts sound the alarm on the pace of artificial-intelligence development, philanthropists — including long-established foundations and tech billionaires — have been responding with an uptick in grants

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August 19, 2023
CHINA'S YUAN FALLS AGAINST DOLLAR, RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT WEAKER CURRENCY TO BOOST EXPORTS
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CHINA'S YUAN FALLS AGAINST DOLLAR, RAISING QUESTIONS ABOUT WEAKER CURRENCY TO BOOST EXPORTS

China’s yuan dipped briefly to a 16-year low against the dollar Thursday, raising questions about whether Beijing might weaken its currency to help struggling exporters and reverse a deepening economic slump

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August 19, 2023
INVESTMENT SCAMS ARE EVERYWHERE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT ONE
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INVESTMENT SCAMS ARE EVERYWHERE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. HERE'S HOW TO SPOT ONE

Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year

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August 19, 2023
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, DEBUTS SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE THAT WILL WHISK PASSENGERS AROUND DOWNTOWN
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA, DEBUTS SELF-DRIVING SHUTTLE THAT WILL WHISK PASSENGERS AROUND DOWNTOWN

There is going to be a new way to get around downtown Orlando, Florida, and it’s not going to require any human drivers

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August 19, 2023
AIR FORCE AWARDS A START-UP COMPANY $235 MILLION TO BUILD AN EXAMPLE OF A SLEEK NEW PLANE
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AIR FORCE AWARDS A START-UP COMPANY $235 MILLION TO BUILD AN EXAMPLE OF A SLEEK NEW PLANE

The U.S. Air Force will invest $235 million to help a start-up manufacturer build a jet with a blended-wing body that officials say could provide greater range and efficiency for military tankers and cargo planes and perhaps eventually be used to carry airline passengers

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August 19, 2023
SCIENTISTS LOOK BEYOND CLIMATE CHANGE AND EL NINO FOR OTHER FACTORS THAT HEAT UP EARTH
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SCIENTISTS LOOK BEYOND CLIMATE CHANGE AND EL NINO FOR OTHER FACTORS THAT HEAT UP EARTH

Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat.

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4 NEW OFFSHORE WIND POWER PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR NEW JERSEY SHORE; 2 WOULD BE FAR OUT TO SEA
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4 NEW OFFSHORE WIND POWER PROJECTS PROPOSED FOR NEW JERSEY SHORE; 2 WOULD BE FAR OUT TO SEA

Wind power developers proposed four new projects off the New Jersey Shore, a surge that would more than double the number of wind farms built off its coast if they are approved by regulators.

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GEORGIA KIDS WOULD NEED PARENTAL PERMISSION TO JOIN SOCIAL MEDIA IF SENATE REPUBLICANS GET THEIR WAY
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GEORGIA KIDS WOULD NEED PARENTAL PERMISSION TO JOIN SOCIAL MEDIA IF SENATE REPUBLICANS GET THEIR WAY

Georgia could join other states requiring children to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts.

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SPOILER ALERT! JASON STATHAM JUMPS EVEN BIGGER SHARKS IN 'MEG 2.' (ALSO, DINOSAURS)
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SPOILER ALERT! JASON STATHAM JUMPS EVEN BIGGER SHARKS IN 'MEG 2.' (ALSO, DINOSAURS)

Before we, ahem, dive into our review of “Meg 2,” a few fun facts on the Megalodon, the titular real-life prehistoric shark, according to some unusually detailed production notes from the studio:

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HIP-HOP TURNS 50, REINVENTING ITSELF AND SWATHS OF THE WORLD ALONG THE WAY
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HIP-HOP TURNS 50, REINVENTING ITSELF AND SWATHS OF THE WORLD ALONG THE WAY

It was born in the break, all those decades ago — that moment when a song’s vocals dropped, instruments quieted down and the beat took the stage. It was then that hip-hop came into the world, taking the moment and reinventing it. Something new, coming out of something familiar.

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ASTRONAUTS GET FIRST LOOK AT THE SPACECRAFT THAT WILL FLY THEM AROUND THE MOON
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ASTRONAUTS GET FIRST LOOK AT THE SPACECRAFT THAT WILL FLY THEM AROUND THE MOON

The four astronauts assigned to fly around the moon in another year got their first look at their spacecraft, as NASA warned there could be more delays.

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IF YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO BE IN 'HAMILTON,' YOU CAN NOW DO SO-ON ROBLOX
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IF YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO BE IN 'HAMILTON,' YOU CAN NOW DO SO-ON ROBLOX

The landmark Broadway musical “Hamilton” has landed on Roblox, turning the innovative stage show into an immersive online environment for a new generation.

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ZOOM SAYS IT ISN'T TRAINING AI ON CALLS WITHOUT CONSENT.BUT OTHER DATA IS FAIR GAME
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ZOOM SAYS IT ISN'T TRAINING AI ON CALLS WITHOUT CONSENT.BUT OTHER DATA IS FAIR GAME

An update to Zoom’s terms of service is raising alarm bells on social media, with users claiming it reveals the videoconferencing company is now tapping their online doctor visits and virtual happy hours to train artificial intelligence models.

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ZOOM, WHICH THRIVED ON THE REMOTE WORK REVOLUTION, WANTS WORKERS BACK IN THE OFFICE PART-TIME
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ZOOM, WHICH THRIVED ON THE REMOTE WORK REVOLUTION, WANTS WORKERS BACK IN THE OFFICE PART-TIME

The company whose name became synonymous with remote work is joining the growing return-to-office trend.

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APPLE'S EARNINGS TOP ANALYSTS' FORECASTS, BUT YEAR-OVER-YEAR SALES DROP FOR THIRD STRAIGHT QUARTER
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APPLE'S EARNINGS TOP ANALYSTS' FORECASTS, BUT YEAR-OVER-YEAR SALES DROP FOR THIRD STRAIGHT QUARTER

Apple’s eked out a slightly higher profit last quarter even though sales dipped during the period, a showing that may not be enough to sustain investor enthusiasm that recently made the iPhone maker the first publicly held U.S. company to be valued at $3 trillion.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS GAINING STATE LAWMAKERS' ATTENTION, AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS GAINING STATE LAWMAKERS' ATTENTION, AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS

As state lawmakers rush to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, they’re often focusing first on their own state governments before imposing restrictions on the private sector.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TELLS ILLUSTRATORS TO STOP USING AI TO GENERATE ARTWORK FOR FANTASY FRANCHISE
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TELLS ILLUSTRATORS TO STOP USING AI TO GENERATE ARTWORK FOR FANTASY FRANCHISE

The Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game franchise says it won’t allow artists to use artificial intelligence technology to draw its cast of sorcerers, druids and other characters and scenery.

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REVOLUTIONARY DEVELOPMENTS FOR MAC GAMERS

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RECALLING A WILD RIDE WITH A ROBOTAXI NAMED PEACHES AS REGULATORS MULL SAN FRANCISCO EXPANSION PLAN
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RECALLING A WILD RIDE WITH A ROBOTAXI NAMED PEACHES AS REGULATORS MULL SAN FRANCISCO EXPANSION PLAN

I won’t forget the first time I took a ride in a car without anyone sitting in the driver’s seat.

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MORE PEOPLE ARE OPTING FOR EARLY DINNERS SINCE THE PANDEMIC, SAYS OPENTABLE CEO DEBBY SOO
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MORE PEOPLE ARE OPTING FOR EARLY DINNERS SINCE THE PANDEMIC, SAYS OPENTABLE CEO DEBBY SOO

When OpenTable CEO Debby Soo joined the restaurant reservation company in 2020, the industry was struggling through the pandemic.

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DISNEY TO BOOST PRICES FOR AD-FREE DISNEY+ AND HULU SERVICES AND VOWS CRACKDOWN ON PASSWORD SHARING
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DISNEY TO BOOST PRICES FOR AD-FREE DISNEY+ AND HULU SERVICES AND VOWS CRACKDOWN ON PASSWORD SHARING

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger vowed to make its streaming services profitable via a planned October price hike on its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans and a crackdown on password sharing expected to extend through next year.

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TWITTER-TURNED-X CEO LINDA YACCARINO FOCUSES ON WINNING BACK BIG BRANDS ON ELON MUSK'S PLATFORM
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TWITTER-TURNED-X CEO LINDA YACCARINO FOCUSES ON WINNING BACK BIG BRANDS ON ELON MUSK'S PLATFORM

The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she’s spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back and advertising on the social media platform that’s been in upheaval since it was bought last year by Elon Musk.

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THE END-CALL BUTTON ON YOUR IPHONE COULD MOVE SOON. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT APPLE'S IOS 17 CHANGE
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THE END-CALL BUTTON ON YOUR IPHONE COULD MOVE SOON. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT APPLE'S IOS 17 CHANGE

Hanging up that phone call? The location of Apple’s red end-call button is set to slightly move with upcoming iOS 17 updates to the phone app, so be wary of your thumb’s muscle memory.

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PAPER EXAMS, CHATBOT BANS: COLLEGES SEEK TO 'CHATGPT-PROOF" ASSIGNMENTS
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PAPER EXAMS, CHATBOT BANS: COLLEGES SEEK TO 'CHATGPT-PROOF" ASSIGNMENTS

When philosophy professor Darren Hick came across another case of cheating in his classroom at Furman University last semester, he posted an update to his followers on social media: “Aaaaand, I’ve caught my second ChatGPT plagiarist.”

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CONNECTICUT MOVES TO BECOME THE LATEST STATE TO PLAN FOR ZERO-EMISSIONS CARS BY 2035
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CONNECTICUT MOVES TO BECOME THE LATEST STATE TO PLAN FOR ZERO-EMISSIONS CARS BY 2035

Connecticut is moving toward becoming the latest state with plans to halt the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

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