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Kalshi CEO: ‘State law doesn’t really apply’ to us

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

Last week, prediction market startup Kalshi sued New Jersey and Nevada after they tried to shut down its recently launched sports trading operation. In the lawsuit, Kalshi claimed that, since they’re a federally regulated platform, state gaming commissions don’t have … Continue reading →

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MIT study finds that AI doesn’t, in fact, have values

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

A study went viral several months ago for implying that, as AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, it develops “value systems” — systems that lead it to, for example, prioritize its own well-being over humans. A more recent paper out of MIT … Continue reading →

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Apple bounces 3% after worst losing streak since 2000

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

Apple shares rallied more than 3% Tuesday after the iPhone maker posted its worst four-day stretch in more than two decades.

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US may fine TSMC $1B over chip allegedly used in Huawei AI processor 

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may have to pay a fine of $1 billion or more to resolve a U.S. export control investigation related to a chip it made that was used in a Huawei AI processor, according to a … Continue reading →

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Tired of doing laundry? These startups want to help.

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

Doing laundry can be a chore. It takes time and is tedious. Few of us like to do it. So it’s no surprise that startups have emerged to take that load off your back — literally. And investors are lining … Continue reading →

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WordPress.com launches a free AI-powered website builder

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

Hosting platform WordPress.com on Wednesday launched a new AI website builder that allows anyone to create a functioning website using an AI chat-style interface. The feature, which is being made available to WordPress users for free, is targeted at entrepreneurs, … Continue reading →

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Instagram tests locked reels that can be accessed with secret codes

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

Instagram appears to be quietly testing locked reels that viewers would have to unlock with a code and a provided hint. The feature is a simple way to increase engagement with the creator’s content, but it could also offer creators … Continue reading →

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Elevate Your Career by Learning How to Master Microsoft’s Power BI, Power Apps, and More

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

With this bundle, you can gain invaluable knowledge on Microsoft’s top-rated business solutions, like Power BI and Power Apps.

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Ironwood is Google’s newest AI accelerator chip

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

During its Cloud Next conference this week, Google unveiled the latest generation of its TPU AI accelerator chip. The new chip, called Ironwood, is Google’s seventh-generation TPU and is the first optimized for inference — that is, running AI models. … Continue reading →

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Google’s newest Gemini AI model focuses on efficiency

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Techme101

Google is releasing a new AI model designed to deliver strong performance with a focus on efficiency. The model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, will soon launch in Vertex AI, Google’s AI development platform. The company says it offers “dynamic and controllable” … Continue reading →

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