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Supply chain report tackles hydropower's missing links

Solar panels and wind turbines get a lot of attention in the current conversation about renewable energy. Meanwhile, hydropower is quietly, consistently producing large amounts of clean energy—and has been for more than ...

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Brazil judge orders X to reimpose block or face hefty fine

Brazil's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Elon Musk's X to suspend access to the social network, after service was restored despite a ban, or face a daily fine of over $900,000.

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Musk's X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users with change to server access

Some Brazilian users regained access to X on Wednesday despite a nationwide ban put in place by the country's Supreme Court, a reunion apparently resulting from the social network changing the way its servers are accessed.

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Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI

A group of companies including Meta and Spotify blasted the European Union Thursday for its "fragmented and inconsistent" decision-making on data privacy and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Snapchat pushes 'safer' platform image, but not everyone agrees

Snapchat, the popular teen-focused social network, is positioning itself as a healthier alternative to platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which have faced criticism for their impact on youth mental health. However, not ...

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EU court trims Qualcomm fine to 238.7 mn euros

An EU court on Wednesday largely upheld an antitrust fine against US chipmaking giant Qualcomm but reduced the penalty slightly to 238.7 million euros ($265 million).

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Boeing not taking strike talks seriously, union says

The union for striking Boeing workers said Tuesday the aviation giant was not "taking mediation seriously," after some 33,000 US employees walked out last week over a contract dispute, effectively shutting down two Seattle-area ...

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How AI can help stop the spread of misinformation

Machine learning algorithms significantly outperform human judgment in detecting lying during high-stakes strategic interactions, according to new research from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management.

Consumer & Gadgets

Meta, Ray-Ban maker extend smart glasses partnership

Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica said Tuesday that it extended a partnership with Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to develop smart-eyewear products after producing glasses that let users make calls, capture images and listen ...

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Boeing, union resume talks as strike empties Seattle plants

Negotiators from Boeing and the machinists union representing its workers resumed talks Tuesday after some 33,000 employees went on strike late last week, effectively shutting down two Seattle-area factories.

Business

TikTok battles US ban threat in court

TikTok faced pushback in a federal court on Monday in its efforts to stop a law that requires the app to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the United States.

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TikTok's US future hangs in balance at federal court

TikTok will attempt to convince a federal court on Monday that a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the United States is unconstitutional.