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BGC boss Hurst downplays gambling harm, calling at-risk individuals a small minority

Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) leader, Grainne Hurst, referred to those at risk of gambling harms as a small minority. Hurst made the statement whilst giving evidence to the Treasury Select Committee as part of a session on how gambling … Continue reading

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ASA rules William Hill misled customers with incorrect marble race promotion

The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has agreed with a complaint about WHG (International) Ltd, which operates as William Hill Online, after an in-app promotion for the game Marble Race Live was ruled misleading. The ad appeared in the … Continue reading

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Experts warn prediction markets raise match fixing risks amid NBA sports betting scandal

Over the past ten days, the sports world has been rocked by scandal. More than 30 people have been arrested by the FBI for allegedly turning pro basketball into what investigators describe as a criminal betting ring powered by insider … Continue reading

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Federal judge returns Massachusetts vs Kalshi case to state court for final resolution

A federal judge has sent a case involving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and KalshiEX LLC (Kalshi) back down to the state level. The news comes on the back of a lengthy battle between the two under a case filed “Violation … Continue reading

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Character.AI to Ban Children Under 18 From Using Its Chatbots

The start-up, which creates A.I. companions, faces lawsuits from families who have accused Character.AI’s chatbots of leading teenagers to kill themselves.

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Nvidia Becomes First Company Valued Above $5 Trillion

The surge comes amid mounting investor enthusiasm surrounding Nvidia’s dominance in AI infrastructure and optimism about future global sales. The post Nvidia Becomes First Company Valued Above $5 Trillion appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Microsoft, OpenAI Rewrite Partnership Rules Amid AGI Power Rebalance

Microsoft and OpenAI unveil a deal extending IP rights, adding independent AGI verification, and giving both sides more freedom while maintaining Azure ties. The post Microsoft, OpenAI Rewrite Partnership Rules Amid AGI Power Rebalance appeared first on TechRepublic.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 3

This is the third and final day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Register here to get a 50% discount and don’t miss out on innovation and scaling.

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Fiserv stock craters 44%, on pace for worst day ever after company slashes guidance

Fiserv said it will move its stock from the NYSE to the Nasdaq next month, where it will trade under the ticker symbol “FISV.”

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Character.AI to block romantic AI chats for minors a year after teen’s suicide

Character.AI said it will phase out open-ended chats for minors, including romantic dialogues with AI chatbots, by Nov. 25.

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