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Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy: SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday technology ...
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Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy
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Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy: SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday technology ...
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Blinken says authoritarian regimes using tech to undermine democracy
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Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
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Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features ...
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China Warns Blinken ‘Negative Factors’ Building in US Relations: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi warned his American counterpart that problems are mounting between ...
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China Warns Blinken ‘Negative Factors’ Building in US Relations
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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences 'responsibly' as talks begin
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Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences 'responsibly' as talks ...
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel ...
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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says: Tesla's humanoid robot is still in the lab, but it may be ready to sell as soon as ...
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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year ...
Quick Glance: Tesla aims to potentially launch its humanoid robot Optimus next year, Elon Musk suggests
  • Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of Tesla introducing its humanoid robot Optimus to the market next year. The company plans to deploy the robot in its own factory by the year's end.

  • Not long ago, Tesla revealed “Optimus Gen 2”, a new iteration of its humanoid robot designed to assume repetitive human tasks.

  • Tesla's confidence in achieving this stems from its utilization of AI technologies in the self-driving vehicle sector and its proficiency in battery and electric motor innovations. The notion that its vehicles are essentially robots on wheels was posited.

  • Envisioning a future where households incorporate a Tesla Optimus robot that assumes various manufacturing and service roles, the CEO's perspective is clear.
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia: Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to cut back its support for Russia’s ...
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Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia
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Russia prepares 128-core server platform for supercomputers: Report: Russia reportedly preps a supercomputer platform based on a 128-core server platform but it ...
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Russia prepares 128-core server platform for supercomputers: Report
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What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken
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'Negative' factors building in U.S.-China ties, foreign minister Wang ...
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar: Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buybuck ...
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
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Protestant church does not award offices to AfD members: Declaring war on right-wing extremism: The Protestant Church of Berlin-Brandenburg-Silesian-Upper ...
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Protestant church does not award offices to AfD members
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions ...
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability ...
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S ...
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli ...
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Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid: "Biden is breaking the law and defying his own agencies to fund Israeli war crimes ...
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Leaked USAID Document Concludes Israel Impeded Gaza Aid
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
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Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’
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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region: China is rapidly becoming more aggressive in its rhetoric and actions across Asia ...
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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion
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State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government ...
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State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit
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Saudi Arabia to Host Gaza Talks Next Week With Top US, UK and Arab Officials: Saudi Arabia plans to host a meeting on Monday to discuss Gaza’s future with ...
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Saudi Arabia to Host Gaza Talks Next Week With Top US, UK and Arab ...
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late'
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Blinken Hasn't Ended Aid for Israeli Military Units Tied to Killings, Rapes | Common Dreams
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings ...
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Julia Navalnaya awarded media freedom prize: Alexei Navalny's widow has been awarded the Media Freedom Prize. CDU leader Friedrich Merz praised Navalnaya as a ...
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Julia Navalnaya awarded media freedom prize
Quick Glance: Yulia Navalnaya Receives German Press Award
  • Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, honored by a German publishing house in Bavaria for promoting media freedom.

  • At the event on Friday, April 19, Navalnaya reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to promoting media freedom and carrying on her late husband's legacy.

  • During her acceptance speech, Navalnaya reiterated her earlier statements alleging Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in her husband's death.

  • Yulia Navalnaya, collaborating with publishers to finalize the manuscript, emphasizes that 'Patriot' is a testament to Alexei's life and his commitment to the fight against dictatorship.
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Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights violations in West Bank before start of war with Hamas
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Biden won't sanction Israeli military units accused of human rights ...
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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend: U.S. officials say Blinken is also considering traveling to Israel.
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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend
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Blinken says Gaza protests a hallmark of democracy, decries 'silence' on Hamas
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Blinken tells China it's in their interest to stop helping Russia : NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following his talks ...
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Blinken tells China it's in their interest to stop helping Russia
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La Liga branded ‘embarrassing’ by Barcelona for lack of goal-line technology in Real Madrid’s controversial El Clásico win
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La Liga branded ‘embarrassing’ by Barcelona for lack of goal-line ...
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Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class: On the wild earnings call yesterday. Plus: A new approach to drug discovery.
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Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class
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AfD in Thuringia: How can the rule of law be protected?: Constitutional lawyers warn that the AfD could soon paralyze the political system in Thuringia - and for ...
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AfD in Thuringia: How can the rule of law be protected?
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US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
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US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise ...
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Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China: A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. Secretary of State raised concerns about ...
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Blinken urges fair treatment of American businesses during trip to China
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No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1.2B Contract with Israel
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No Tech for Apartheid: Google Workers Arrested for Protesting Company’s $1 ...
Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
  • Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.

  • The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.

  • Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.

  • The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of ...
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South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology news you need to know
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South Korean nuclear fusion reactor sets new record, and other technology ...
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More right-wing extremist cases reported in schools: The student representatives of the eastern German states complain about increasing right-wing extremism in ...
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More right-wing extremist cases reported in schools
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Xi tells Blinken US, China must be ‘partners, not rivals’: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told top US diplomat Antony Blinken that the world’s two ...
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Xi tells Blinken US, China must be ‘partners, not rivals’
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Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
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Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S ...
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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...
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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
  • Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.

  • Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.

  • Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.

  • Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
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Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use: Japan is a global leader in hydrogen technology development, largely due to its strategic emphasis ...
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Hydrogen is developing fast in Japan, closer to societal use
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Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts: Alphabet-owned Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company ...
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Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts
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How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?: Understanding why some people trust some scientists more than others is a key factor in solving ...
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How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?