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Meet the Chinese Startup Using AI—and a Small Army of Workers—to Train Robots

AgiBot is using AI-powered robots to do new manufacturing tasks. Smarter machines may transform physical labor in China.

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New bipartisan bill would require companies to report AI job losses

The AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act would require companies and federal agencies to submit quarterly reports of “AI-related job effects.”

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IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus to AI

IBM is cutting thousands of jobs as it pivots toward AI and software. The tech giant’s restructuring highlights a major shift in Big Tech’s new priorities. The post IBM Confirms Layoffs Impacting Up to 5,000 Workers as It Shifts Focus … Continue reading

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Microsoft Teams Flaws Let Hackers Impersonate Executives

Researchers found Microsoft Teams bugs letting attackers spoof executives, alter messages, and erode trust in workplace communication. The post Microsoft Teams Flaws Let Hackers Impersonate Executives appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Pinterest CEO touts open source AI: ‘tremendous performance’ with reduced costs

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready says open source AI is offering cost savings to the company, particularly in visual search.

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Tesla sales in Germany have cratered from last year, data shows

Elon Musk’s EV maker began selling a new, lower-cost version of its Model Y SUV in Germany during October.

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Lina Khan to co-chair NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team

Khan’s appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.

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Millions to receive free electricity in 2026 thanks to Australia’s solar boom

Australia now has so much solar power that the government will require utilities to sell customers free electricity for three hours per day.

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Louisiana State Police confirm misconduct case into the Coushatta Tribe casino

Coushatta Casino Resort is the focus of a financial misconduct and suspected firearms investigation by the Louisiana State Police. The premises have previously been involved in a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and National Indian Gaming Commission case into Jonathan … Continue reading

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PrizePicks announces new early exit feature

PrizePicks has recently announced a new early exit feature, which will give players more control over their lineups. Once a user has submitted a lineup, they should see an optional early payment tab if two or more players in an … Continue reading

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