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California Sues Trump Over Tariffs, Citing Economic Harm and Abuse of Emergency Powers

California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a lawsuit Monday challenging President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, marking the first time a U.S. state has taken legal...
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Majority of U.S. CEOs Now Expect a Recession, Survey Finds

A growing number of top U.S. executives are bracing for an economic downturn, according to a new survey by Chief Executive. Of the 300...

Tech Sector Rejoices as Trump Exempts Electronics from Sweeping Tariffs

The U.S. government announced late Friday that certain imported electronics will not be subject to the latest round of steep tariffs introduced by President...
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Apple Stock Soars 15% After Trump Halts Tariffs, Adding $400 Billion to Market Cap

Apple Inc. shares surged 15% on Wednesday, marking the tech giant’s best single-day performance in over two decades, after President Donald Trump announced a...
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Tech Stocks Plunge in Worst Session Since Pandemic Amid Trump’s Tariff Shock

Technology stocks suffered their steepest losses since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday, as markets reeled from President Donald Trump’s sweeping new...

Ackman Warns of “Economic Nuclear Winter” Amid Trump’s Tariff Blitz

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a former supporter of President Donald Trump, has issued a stark warning about the administration's sweeping tariff policies, predicting a...
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Elon Musk Sells X to xAI in $45 Billion Deal, Strengthening AI and Social...

Elon Musk announced Friday that he has sold his social media company, X, to his artificial intelligence firm, xAI, in a $45 billion deal....
OpenAI Projects Positive Cash Flow by 2029 Amid Rising AI Costs

OpenAI Projects Positive Cash Flow by 2029 Amid Rising AI Costs

OpenAI is not expecting to turn cash flow positive until 2029, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the company’s financial outlook....
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Global Investors Return to China’s Stock Markets Amid AI Boom and Easing Regulations

After two years of caution, global investors are revisiting China’s stock markets, fueling a surge in equity issuance and optimism about the country's investment...
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Apple Delays Siri Upgrade, Raising Concerns Over AI Strategy

Apple has postponed a major Siri upgrade initially set for April, delaying AI-driven features designed to improve personalization and app integration. The company, which...

Battle Over Schools: Trump Takes Aim at Department of Education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, marking a major step toward fulfilling a key campaign promise...
Tesla Faces Backlash as CEO

Tesla Faces Backlash as CEO Musk’s Actions Spark Protests

Ben Kilbey, a staunch advocate for electric vehicles, has decided to part ways with his pearl-white Tesla Model Y—not because of its performance, but...
Quantum Mechanics and the Future of Cybersecurity

Professor Brian Cox to Headline Infosecurity Europe 2025 Exploring Black Holes, Quantum Mechanics and...

We are on the cusp of a breakthrough as we see its principles being applied to computing in ways that could transform the digital...

BMW Braces for €1 Billion Tariff Hit as U.S.-EU Trade War Escalates

German automaker BMW warned on Friday that newly imposed tariffs could cost the company €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in 2025, as tensions rise between...
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Digital Privacy Concerns Grow as More People Cut Back Online Presence

As online scams and data privacy concerns mount, more individuals are scaling back their digital footprints to protect themselves from identity theft, stalking, and...
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Wall Street Futures Decline as Global Economic Concerns Mount

Wall Street futures took a nosedive early Monday as concerns over deflationary pressures in China and a weakening U.S. economy exacerbated fears of an...
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TSMC to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Chipmaking Expansion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will invest at least $100 billion to expand its U.S. operations, President Donald Trump announced Monday alongside TSMC CEO...
Trump's New Tariffs Shake Markets, Raise Costs for Americans

Trump’s New Tariffs Shake Markets, Raise Costs for Americans

US President Donald Trump’s latest move on trade has sent shockwaves through global markets, as sweeping new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China threaten...

Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May, Moves Users to Teams

Microsoft has announced it will shut down Skype, the once-dominant internet-based phone and video service, starting in May. The company confirmed on X that...

Japan Turns to AI Robots to Ease Elderly Care Crisis

AIREC, an AI-driven humanoid robot, is being tested in Tokyo as a potential solution to Japan’s growing elderly care crisis. In a recent demonstration,...

Nvidia Exceeds Expectations, Reinforcing Its AI Dominance

Nvidia delivered a stellar performance at the close of 2024, surpassing Wall Street estimates with robust sales and profit growth that underline its pivotal...
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Tesla’s European Sales Plunge 45% Amid EV Boom and Political Controversy

Tesla Inc.’s sales in Europe plummeted 45% in January, even as the region’s electric vehicle (EV) market surged, highlighting growing challenges for the Elon...
Apple Announces $500bn US Investment, New Factory in Texas

Apple Announces $500bn US Investment, New Factory in Texas

Apple has unveiled plans to invest more than $500bn (£396bn) in the US over the next four years, starting with a new advanced manufacturing...
Apple Scraps Advanced Data Protection

Apple Scraps Advanced Data Protection in Britain Amid Government Pressure

Apple is disabling its most advanced security encryption feature for cloud data in Britain, the company announced on Friday. The move marks an unprecedented...
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Germany Faces Economic Uncertainty as CDU’s Merz Poised to Take Over

Germany’s struggling economy has been central in the latest election campaign, with critics blaming Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s policies. As voters head to the polls,...

Microsoft Unveils Majorana 1 Chip to Accelerate Quantum Computing

Microsoft has announced a breakthrough in quantum computing with the unveiling of its Majorana 1 chip, which it claims could enable quantum computers to...
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Google Settles Italy Tax Dispute for €326 Million

Milan prosecutors plan to drop a tax case against Google’s European division after the company agreed to pay €326 million ($340 million) to settle...

Musk’s xAI Claims Grok 3 Outperforms OpenAI, DeepSeek in Early Tests

Elon Musk's xAI unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Grok 3, on Tuesday, claiming it surpasses offerings from OpenAI and China's DeepSeek based on...
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Apple to Bring AI-Powered Features to Vision Pro Headset

Apple is preparing to enhance its Vision Pro headset with Apple Intelligence, a new AI-driven suite of features, as part of a software update...
Trump Threatens EU Car Tariffs

Trump Threatens EU Car Tariffs Over Unfair Trade Imbalance

US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the European automotive market, threatening to impose hefty tariffs on EU car imports. He argues...
Musk's Ties to Trump Could Ease Federal Pressure on Tesla

Musk’s Ties to Trump Could Ease Federal Pressure on Tesla

Elon Musk has long criticized U.S. government oversight, arguing that federal regulations hinder Tesla’s progress in autonomous vehicle technology. With Donald Trump’s return to...
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Reddit Shares Drop Over 15% Despite Strong Q4 Earnings

Reddit’s stock plunged more than 15% on Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected user growth in its fourth-quarter earnings. Despite exceeding profit and revenue...
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Apple Partners with Alibaba to Launch AI Features for iPhones in China

Apple is teaming up with Alibaba (9988.HK) to introduce artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in China, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a...
Elon Musk Bids for OpenAI

Elon Musk’s $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI Escalates AI Power Struggle

Elon Musk and a consortium of investors have made a $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, intensifying tensions between Musk...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen in Kyiv, Ukraine

What Would the End of the War Mean for Zelensky’s Domestic Reform and Re-Election...

With discussions increasing about a possible end to the war in Ukraine, Zelensky will need to prioritise tackling domestic issues at the same time...
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Google Re-Edits Super Bowl AI Ad After Cheese Consumption Blunder

Google has revised an advertisement for its artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini, after it inaccurately claimed that Gouda accounts for "50 to 60 percent...

Trump to Announce New 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, marking another sharp escalation in his trade...

Alphabet Shares Drop 9% After Revenue Miss, AI Investment Plans

Alphabet shares tumbled over 9% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the Google parent company reported fourth-quarter revenue that fell short of Wall Street expectations....
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DeepSeek Disrupts AI Market with Unbeatable Pricing, Shaking Up Big Tech

Hemanth Mandapati, CEO of German startup Novo AI, recently switched from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to the Chinese AI model DeepSeek, highlighting how the transition took...
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How Eye Care Brands Are Making Ocular Wellness More Convenient

Studies reveal that Brits are experiencing some of the most significant surges in eye problems across Europe. To date, up to 1 in 3...
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Trump, Nvidia CEO Discuss AI and Export Restrictions Amid China’s Rise

President Donald Trump met with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Friday to discuss AI policy, semiconductor exports, and the rise of Chinese AI firm...
Alibaba Unveils New AI Model, Qwen 2.5-Max, Amid DeepSeek's Rapid Rise 

Alibaba Unveils New AI Model, Qwen 2.5-Max, Amid DeepSeek’s Rapid Rise 

In a surprise move on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Chinese tech giant Alibaba  (9988.HK) launched its latest artificial intelligence model,...
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Nvidia Defends Chinese Market Relevance as DeepSeek Sparks Investor Jitters

Nvidia reaffirmed the importance of its chips in China on Monday, stating that AI firm DeepSeek's advancements highlight the growing demand for its technology....
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DeepSeek’s Disruption: Chinese Startup Challenges U.S. AI Leadership

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has shaken the global tech industry with its groundbreaking models, DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1. Praised for matching or surpassing the capabilities...
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MIT CISR and The European Business Review Collaborate to Uncover Best Practices in Digital...

As businesses face increasing pressure to innovate in the digital age, the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (MIT CISR) has collaborated with The...

Trump Open to Elon Musk Buying TikTok Amid National Security Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed openness on Tuesday to the idea of billionaire Elon Musk purchasing the popular social media app TikTok, following national...
Phoenix Quietly Becomes a Tech Powerhouse with Chips, Self-Driving Cars, and Drones

Phoenix Quietly Becomes a Tech Powerhouse with Chips, Self-Driving Cars, and Drones

Known for its golf courses, retirement appeal, and desert heat, Phoenix is making a name for itself as a rising technology hub, driven by...
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TikTok Partially Restored After Trump Pledges Executive Order to Delay Ban

TikTok returned to some U.S. users on Sunday following President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he plans to issue an executive order delaying the federal...
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TikTok’s U.S. Future Hinges on Last-Minute Negotiations as Deadline Looms

TikTok's fate in the U.S. remains uncertain ahead of a Sunday deadline for its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app or face...
UK Lawsuit Over App Store Commissions

Apple Faces $1.8 Billion UK Lawsuit Over App Store Commissions

Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) is under scrutiny in a landmark lawsuit at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, accused of abusing its market dominance by charging app...

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GenAI: Prompting A Better Marketing Strategy

By David Dubois and Joerg Niessing Amid the rise of GenAI, executives must master prompt crafting to optimize their marketing and sales strategies. In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, the ability to craft impactful, audience-centric...
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Navigating the New Frontier: Embracing Talent 5.0 While Paving the Way for Talent 6.0

By Iolanda Triviño, Simon L. Dolan, and Pedro Cesar Martinez In the changing world of employment, it's more important than ever to understand the shifts in talent dynamics that are defining our future as organizational...

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