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BigTech Companies

Facebook Removes ICE-Tracking Page After U.S. Government Request

Meta removed a Facebook page tracking ICE activities in Chicago after a DOJ request, citing policy violations against coordinated harm,…

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BigTech Companies

Halo Voice Actor Teases Major Announcement

Steve Downes, the voice of Master Chief, has teased a major Halo announcement, coinciding with Microsoft's plans for a significant…

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Artificial Intelligence

Vandals Target AI Necklace Ads That Record Your Conversations

A wave of vandalism on AI necklace ads in New York City subways reflects public concerns over privacy and AI's…

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AI & Tech

Widespread Outages Hit Microsoft and Verizon Users

Widespread service disruptions hit users of Microsoft and Verizon on Thursday. A major microsoft azure outage led to a microsoft…

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BigTech Companies

Uber’s New Prepaid Passes Save You Money on Daily Routes

Uber is launching prepaid ride passes that offer 5-20% discounts for frequent travelers who purchase bundles of 5 to 20…

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Newswire

From Online Warrior to Congress: Her Fight Against the Far Right

Kat Abughazaleh is learning that engaging voters in person demands different skills than online activism, using creative tactics like offering…

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Artificial Intelligence

GEO Tracking: Current Capabilities and Future Gaps

Large language models are changing digital marketing by reducing data transparency and shifting the focus from traditional search rankings to…

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Newswire

Hasan Piker Rules Out Political Run Forever

Hasan Piker, a prominent left-leaning political commentator and Twitch streamer, has definitively ruled out running for political office. Despite his…

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AI & Tech

Google’s Self-Cannibalization: A Threat to Us All?

Google has integrated AI Overviews and AI Mode into its search, fundamentally changing user behavior and impacting publishers' revenue streams.…

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AI & Tech

Smarter Notetaking: Putting Copilot to Work in OneNote

Microsoft Copilot enhances OneNote with AI-powered features like generating flashcards, visualizing data, and simplifying research, making note-taking more efficient for…

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Automotive

Tesla Offers Full-Weekend EV Test Drives at Electrify Expo

Electrify Expo and Tesla have launched "Electrify Weekender," a weekend test drive program allowing attendees to take Tesla vehicles home…

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Artificial Intelligence

Buildots Secures $45M to Revolutionize Construction Tracking

Buildots, a Chicago-based startup, uses AI and 360-degree cameras on hard hats to provide real-time insights into construction progress, helping…

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Artificial Intelligence

Pope Picks Name After AI Threatens Human Dignity

The election of Chicago-born Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV highlights a modern focus on addressing AI's ethical challenges, symbolized…

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Artificial Intelligence

Top Companies Competing to Develop Quantum Chips

Multiple approaches to quantum chip development are emerging, with companies exploring diverse technologies like photonics (Akhetonics, PsiQuantum), trapped ions (Atom…

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AI & Tech

Microsoft Ignite 2024: Key Announcements from Satya Nadella’s Keynote

Microsoft Ignite 2024, held from November 18-22, 2024, at McCormick Place West in Chicago, was a landmark event that brought…

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