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August 19, 2024

Social Media Giant X Shuts Down Operations in Brazil Due to Legal and Censorship Issues

Ava Martinez

MEXICO CITY — Social media giant X said Saturday it would cease operations in Brazil, a move that comes after Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes reportedly ordered the…

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August 18, 2024

California Moves Forward With Legislation to Set AI Safety Standards

Ava Martinez

In a significant move, the California State Assembly’s Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved a revised version of the artificial intelligence regulatory bill, known as SB 1047. The legislation seeks to…

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August 18, 2024

President Biden Meets Digital Influencers at White House Event

Ava Martinez

On a lively Wednesday in the White House Indian Treaty Room, President Biden wowed a roomful of digital influencers and media professionals with his entrance, immediately raising their smartphones as…

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August 17, 2024

US considers structural changes at Google after antitrust violations

Ava Martinez

WASHINGTON AND SAN FRANCISCO — Following a final court ruling that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the online search market, the U.S. Department of Justice, along with state prosecutors,…

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August 17, 2024

Cisco Systems Announces Significant Workforce Reduction, Plans to Cut 6,000 Jobs

Ava Martinez

Cisco Systems, a leading developer of computer networking solutions based in San Jose, California, said it will reduce its workforce by 7 percent, marking its second significant reduction this year.…

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August 16, 2024

Silicon Valley Roils as California Proposes Tough AI Legislation

Ava Martinez

SAN FRANCISCO AND WASHINGTON — In what could be a groundbreaking step for AI regulation, a California bill is making waves in the Silicon Valley tech landscape. Spearheaded by state…

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August 16, 2024

Election officials face rising tide of misinformation

Ava Martinez

GEORGIA — In an election year marked by unprecedented challenges, Tate Fall, the newly appointed director of elections in Cobb County, Georgia, is facing more than the usual duties of…

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August 15, 2024

Examining Trump's statements on immigration and political rivals during his conversation with Elon Musk on X

Ava Martinez

In a detailed session on Monday, former President Donald J. Trump revisited several controversial statements during a live X discussion with tech mogul Elon Musk. The event, broadcast via the…

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August 15, 2024

Uber’s Ballot: Limiting Claims to Evade Liability?

Ava Martinez

Ride-hailing giant Uber is pushing a controversial Nevada referendum measure that could cap lawyers’ fees in lawsuits against companies. The move comes amid ongoing litigation against Uber over sexual assault…

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August 14, 2024

Elon Musk's Revulsion at Trump's Presence in X Is a Strategic Victory

Ava Martinez

Donald J. Trump reactivated his presence on social media platform X on Monday morning, marking a strategic win for Elon Musk, who owns the platform and has actively encouraged the…

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