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AI is already taking white-collar jobs. Economists warn there’s ‘much more in the tank’

Across banking, the auto sector and retail, executives are warning employees and investors that AI is taking over jobs.

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Baidu’s Apollo Go plans to launch taxis with no steering wheels in Switzerland as the race for robotaxis in Europe heats up

Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi unit plans to begin tests in Switzerland this year, with the aim of launching a public-facing service by the first quarter of 2027.

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CNBC Daily Open: Netflix holds its own even as other media companies rethink their strategy

Even as the streaming giant’s earnings stumbled during that period, Netflix is still showing other media companies how it’s done.

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Fund managers say an AI bubble is now the biggest risk to their portfolios — but it’s not enough to stop them betting on stocks

Major institutions and influential figures are increasingly issuing warnings about soaring valuations.

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Over 800 public figures, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin’s Richard Branson urge AI ‘superintelligence’ ban

A group of prominent figures, including artificial intelligence heavyweights, have called for an end to efforts to create ‘superintelligence.’

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Netflix ‘all in’ on leveraging AI as the tech creeps into entertainment industry

Netflix is “all in” on leveraging generative artificial intelligence on its streaming platform, the company said.

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Samsung and Google attempt to one-up Apple with AI-powered headset

Samsung and Google see the Galaxy XR as a stepping stone to AI glasses they plan to launch in the future.

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CNBC Daily Open: Netflix shows how it’s done despite earnings miss

Even as the streaming giant’s earnings stumbled during that period, Netflix is still showing other media companies how it’s done.

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Meta partners with Blue Owl Capital on $27 billion AI data center project

Meta on Tuesday said it formed a $27-billion joint venture agreement with Blue Owl Capital to fund and develop the Hyperion data center in rural Louisiana.

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CNBC exclusive: First look at Shield AI’s new AI-piloted military fighter drone

Shield AI has developed X-Bat, an unmanned, AI-piloted fighter jet with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.

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