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Meta will share data with researchers studying online well-being

Ahead of a major Congressional hearing about children’s online safety, Meta has announced a collaboration with the Center for Open Science, a non-profit dedicated to transparency in academic research. As part of this pilot program, Meta says it will share … Continue reading

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Instagram head confirms test of ‘Flipside,’ a feature that turns ‘finstas’ into an official product

Instagram head Adam Mosseri confirmed the company is testing a feature called Flipside — an experiment that would essentially turn users’ “finstas” — their separate, private, and more personal accounts — into a new product feature. Flipside was first spotted … Continue reading

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Hottest Job in Corporate America? The Executive in Charge of A.I.

Many feared that artificial intelligence would kill jobs. But hospitals, insurance companies and others are creating roles to navigate and harness the disruptive technology.

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Nvidia’s Big Tech Rivals Put Their Own A.I. Chips on the Table

Chafing at their dependence, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft are racing to cut into Nvidia’s dominant share of the market.

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Amazon Scraps Deal to Buy Roomba Maker iRobot Amid Scrutiny

Amazon walked away from the $1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot as it faces questions from regulators in the European Union and United States.

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How a browser startup is taking on Google search

Today, we’re talking about Arc’s new mobile app vs. Google search; why Reddit’s IPO might finally happen; why Meta :heart: Apple; and… what Garry said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Ahead of Congressional hearing on child safety, X announces plans to hire 100 moderators in Austin

X, formerly Twitter, is trying to placate lawmakers about the app’s safety measures ahead of a Big Tech Congressional hearing on Wednesday, which will focus on how companies like X, Meta, TikTok, and others are protecting kids online. Over the … Continue reading

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Amazon terminates iRobot deal, Roomba maker to lay off 31% of staff

Amazon and iRobot said regulatory concerns made it impossible for the deal to move forward, sending the Roomba makers’ shares plummeting.

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Activists are eyeing tech stocks ahead of expected M&A rebound after two-year lull

Activist investors need a vibrant M&A market in order to make big money on their campaigns, and 2024 is off to a promising start for them.

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Sony is making a bold bet on an African gaming startup to boost PlayStation’s reach in the continent

Sony is hoping to expand PlayStation’s reach in the continent.

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