Category Archives: Business

Elon Musk Is Running the Twitter Playbook on the Federal Government

The US Office of Personnel Management is telling federal workers to get in line—or get out.

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Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ Order Has Mapmakers Completely Lost

One of US President Donald Trump’s first actions upon returning to power was ordering the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed. But mapmakers are still largely waiting for the green light.

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DeepSeek’s New AI Model Sparks Shock, Awe, and Questions From US Competitors

Some worry the Chinese startup’s impressive tech indicates the US is losing its lead in AI, but it may really be a sign that a new approach to building models is gaining traction.

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DeepSeek’s Popular AI App Is Explicitly Sending US Data to China

Amid ongoing fears over TikTok, Chinese generative AI platform DeepSeek says it’s sending heaps of US user data straight to its home country, potentially setting the stage for greater scrutiny.

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Chinese AI App DeepSeek Soars in Popularity, Startling Rivals

The company said Monday it was temporarily limiting new sign-ups due to “large-scale malicious attacks” on its services.

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Emergency Braking Will Save Lives. Automakers Want to Charge Extra for It

The tech exists, and vehicles on the road already have it, yet a consortium of carmakers doesn’t want to make this lifesaving equipment standard. The reason is as old as the hills—money.

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The Less People Know About AI, the More They Like It

You might assume that tech-savvy people are the most open to using AI, but research suggests it’s actually those who are least familiar with it.

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Taylor Swift Triggered a Tsunami of Sports Bets. Then She Stopped Turning Up

The singer generated millions in prop bets for the Kansas City Chiefs just by showing up to watch her boyfriend play. Now that she’s busy, gamblers are losing interest.

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How Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Made a Model that Rivals OpenAI

When Chinese quant hedge fund founder Liang Wenfeng went into AI research, he took 10,000 Nvidia chips and assembled a team of young, ambitious talent. Two years later, DeepSeek exploded on the scene.

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The Trump Cryptonaissance Is Here

US President Donald Trump has wasted no time in demonstrating his fealty to the cryptocurrency industry that backed his 2024 election ambitions. The alliance could herald a golden dawn for crypto, industry figures believe.

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