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Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI

Brazil's data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dqR0lsL

The Holy Grail Cars? Get Them While They Last.

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By Rob Sass from NYT Automobiles https://ift.tt/heLtTWb

Samsung expects profits to jump by more than 1400%

The South Korean tech giant is benefiting from the AI boom which has lifted the prices of advanced chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Sq6QnGD

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZGwKVtT

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed." from BBC News https://ift.tt/UHczW42

India's X alternative Koo to shut down services

The homegrown app, which once had ambition of rivalling X in India, has faced a shortage of funding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GmDx8SH

AI drives 48% increase in Google emissions

The tech giant says it will be difficult to meet its net zero target due to AI using so much energy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BQ1UF8d

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bkYHJc3

Rupert Murdoch's Fox launches Netflix rival in UK

Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9a4FTh6

The fastest data in the world

Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rNayS9P

Meta accused of breaching law over 'pay or consent' ad model

The firm faces a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue if it fails to comply with the rules. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UPRxKZi