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‘Stranger Things’ creators may be leaving Netflix

Netflix could soon lose the creative team behind one of its biggest hits, with the Duffer Brothers reportedly signing an exclusive deal with Paramount.

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Duolingo CEO says controversial AI memo was misunderstood

While Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn faced backlash after declaring that Duolingo would become an “AI-first company,” he suggested in a new interview the real issue was that he “did not give enough context.”

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Judge says FTC investigation into Media Matters ‘should alarm all Americans’

A federal judge has blocked the FTC’s investigation into Media Matters research around advertising and antisemitic content on X.

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AI-powered stuffed animals are coming for your kids

Do A.I. chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? Maybe not.

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Trump warned by top Senate Democrats to rethink advanced AI chip sales to China

On Aug. 15, top Senate Democrats warned Trump about AI chip deal with China in an open letter

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Bill Gates meets Willy Wonka: How Epic’s 82-year-old billionaire CEO, Judy Faulkner, built her software factory

Judy Faulkner has run Epic Systems for 46 years and has a detailed plan for what happens when she’s no longer the boss.

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Anthropic says some Claude models can now end ‘harmful or abusive’ conversations 

Anthropic says new capabilities allow its latest AI models to protect themselves by ending abusive conversations.

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Samsung taking market share from Apple in U.S. as foldable phones gain momentum

Samsung introduced two folding phones in July that are garnering praise on social media and putting pressure on Apple to deliver new types of iPhones

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Kalshi gets pause in Maryland, Nevada insists on discovery process

Kalshi received updates to ongoing legal wrangles in Maryland and Nevada this week, with the prediction market platform still operational in both jurisdictions.  In the Old Line State, Kalshi has dropped its request for a new injunction following an agreement … Continue reading

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Meta receives 48 hour warning over illicit gambling ads in Brazil

Meta has been issued a legal notice from the Attorney General’s Office in Brazil over the proliferation of gambling ads on its social platforms. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has been instructed to remove the content, following … Continue reading

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