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Betting odds revealed for Great British Bake Off season 16

Betting odds have been revealed for the Great British Bake Off season 16, as the new cast of bakers is revealed. The cast of bakers hoping to win the fabled cake stand in season 16 of the Great British Bake … Continue reading

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How one AI startup is helping rice farmers battle climate change

Mitti Labs is working with The Nature Conservancy to expand the use of climate friendly rice farming practices in India. The startup uses its AI to verify reductions in methane emissions.

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YouTube’s ‘Hype’ feature that boosts smaller creators launches globally

Viewers have the opportunity to hype up to three videos per week for a favorite creator. This gives the video points, which helps it gain traction on a new, ranked leaderboard.

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As Trump Ramps Up Pressure on Digital Rules, Can Europe Resist?

The White House suggested that countries with digital regulations restricting U.S. tech companies could face penalties. The question is whether Europe can stand firm.

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A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.

More people are turning to general-purpose chatbots for emotional support. At first, Adam Raine, 16, used ChatGPT for schoolwork, but then he started discussing plans to end his life.

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EchoStar stock skyrockets 75% on AT&T deal to buy wireless spectrum for $23 billion

EchoStar said the deal will also help resolve an FCC inquiry over its use of certain spectrum licenses, including some that were sought by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

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Google to Require Identity Verification for Android App Developers: Here’s the Rollout Timeline

Currently, developers who create “sideloaded” Android apps are exempt from Google’s verification requirements.

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Eyebot gets $20M Series A to boost to expand eye care access

This vision care startup secures $20M Series A for 90-second prescription kiosk.

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Cape Coral Police Department seizes over $500K in illegal gambling casino raid

The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) has conducted one of the largest illegal gambling raids of its kind, seizing over $500,000. After several months of investigation, the CCPD, in collaboration with the Florida Gaming Commission (FGC), searched six casinos and … Continue reading

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Meta used National PTA to promote child safety efforts, report finds

A report alleges the National PTA’s relationship with Meta “gives a sheen of expert approval” to the company’s “efforts to keep young users” on its platforms.

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