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TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal
Washington (AFP) - TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday...
Why does UK lag on 5G mobile connectivity?
London (AFP) - By approving a merger of Vodafone and Three in the UK, the country has secured a commitment...
Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast
San Francisco (AFP) - A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a...
OpenAI to partner with military defense tech company
San Francisco (AFP) - OpenAI and military defense technology company Anduril Industries said Wednesday that they would work together to...
OpenAI chief ‘believes’ Musk will not abuse government power
New York (AFP) - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence Wednesday that Elon Musk would not use his proximity to...
Amazon launches AI models to challenge rivals
San Francisco (AFP) - Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence models in its boldest move yet to...
US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China’s chip sector
Washington (AFP) - The United States announced new export restrictions Monday targeting China's ability to make advanced semiconductors, drawing swift...
Uber and Bolt unveil women-only service in Paris
Paris (AFP) - Two rival ride-hailing platforms announced on Thursday options allowing Parisian women to order a car driven by...
Brazil’s top court takes on regulation of social media
Brasília (AFP) - Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday started examining four cases that turn on how far social media should...
US-Google face off as ad tech antitrust trial comes to close
Alexandria (United States) (AFP) - Google and the US government faced off in a federal court on Monday, as each...
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