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MTA Leverages Artificial Intelligence to Combat Subway Delays
Rob Sarno, an assistant chief track officer with the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), has spent 14 years managing maintenance and emergency response. Recently, he played a pivotal role in training artificial intelligence systems to recognize damaged rail sounds. In a pilot program launched in collaboration with Google Public Sector, artificial intelligence technology […]
Facebook’s Job Ads Algorithm Ruled Discriminatory by European Rights Body
A European human rights body has ruled that Facebook job ads exhibit gender bias, marking a significant step toward holding tech giants accountable for discriminatory algorithms. The Netherlands Institute for Human Rights determined that Facebook’s system disproportionately displays job opportunities based on gender, reinforcing stereotypes rather than promoting equal access to employment. The ruling, issued […]
Apple’s iPhone 16e: A Pivotal Release with Strong Market Potential
Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 16e has raised eyebrows for two key reasons: the company’s decision to move away from the long-standing “SE” branding and the unexpected pricing of $599. This marks a significant increase from the $429 price tag of its predecessor, the iPhone SE. Set to launch on February 28, the iPhone […]
CATL Seeks Major Hong Kong Listing to Expand Global Footprint
China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, is moving forward with a high-profile listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company aims to raise at least $5 billion, making it one of the largest stock offerings in the city in recent years. This follows CATL’s initial public […]
US Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek on Government Devices
Amid rising concerns about national security, US lawmakers are moving to ban the use of DeepSeek on government devices. Representatives Darin LaHood of Illinois and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey have introduced legislation that would prohibit government workers from using DeepSeek’s AI chatbot, citing fears of potential data exploitation by the Chinese government. The […]
Elon Musk Criticizes Funding of Trump’s $500 Billion AI Initiative
Shortly after former President Donald Trump unveiled a massive $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) project named Stargate, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk raised doubts about its financial backing. Musk, commenting on his social media platform X, stated, “They don’t actually have the money. SoftBank has well under $10 billion secured. I have that on good […]
Kevin O’Leary and Frank McCourt Eye TikTok Buyout
A group led by billionaire entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has submitted a formal bid to purchase TikTok’s US operations from its parent company, ByteDance. Known as “The People’s Bid for TikTok,” the group is also supported by “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary. The details of the offer remain undisclosed. […]
Russia Fines Google $20 Decillion for Blocking Channels
In an unprecedented legal and financial dispute, Russia has slapped Google with an astronomical fine totaling $20 decillion – a 2 followed by 36 zeroes, or roughly $20 billion trillion trillion. This sum, which dwarfs the entire global economy’s GDP of about $110 trillion, has been levied due to Google’s refusal to unblock certain […]
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