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Reddit stock jumps after company rolls out new AI advertising tools

Reddit shares rallied after the company announced new AI advertising tools to help brands improve engagement.

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Elon Musk’s xAI is reportedly seeking a $4.3B equity raise

Elon Musk’s xAI company is looking to raise $4.3 billion in equity funding, adding onto the $5 billion it’s seeking in debt funding.

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How AI chatbots keep people coming back

Chatbots are increasingly looking to keep people chatting, using familiar tactics that we’ve already seen lead to negative consequences. Sycophancy can make AI chatbots respond in a way that’s overly agreeable or flattering. And while having a digital hype person … Continue reading

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China’s Spy Agencies Are Investing Heavily in A.I., Researchers Say

A new report comes amid rising concern about how China will use new tools to power covert actions, as Western intelligence services also embrace the technology.

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Lawmakers Demand Palantir Provide Information About U.S. Contracts

Ten Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to the tech company this week asking about its expanding contracts under the Trump administration.

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22 New Jobs A.I. Could Give You

In a few key areas, humans will be more essential than ever.

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Senate GOP bill spares nuclear and geothermal energy while hammering wind and solar

The Senate Finance Committee’s language would take a sledgehammer to some parts of the renewable-friendly Inflation Reduction Act while sparing others. 

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Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy

Own is the latest alternative to TikTok to emerge in the market, featuring blockchain technology and a token economy.

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Sword Health nabs $40M at $4B valuation, pushes IPO plans to at least 2028

The digital health startup says it secured the fresh capital to update its valuation and finance acquisitions.

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UK watchdog fines 23andMe for ‘profoundly damaging’ data breach

The fine comes as the DNA testing firm, which filed for bankruptcy in March, is set to be sold to a new owner.

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