Ara Partners’ new $800M fund will decarbonize old industrial assets

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Ara Partners recently raised an $800 million infrastructure fund focused on reducing carbon emissions in industrial sectors.

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As Trump’s Family Crypto Business Gains Steam, Ethical Concerns Mount

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

A crypto company part-owned by the Trump family stands to earn millions of dollars from a business deal involving a state-backed investment fund from the UAE. The arrangement amounts to “foreign policy for sale,” critics claim.

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OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI says it’ll make changes to the way it updates the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an incident that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users. Last weekend, after OpenAI rolled out a tweaked GPT-4o — the default model powering ChatGPT — users on social media noted that ChatGPT began responding in […]

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Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for pre-order

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are expected to launch on May 20, according to app store listings. The apps are currently available for pre-order. Since its launch in 2023, the AI-based note-taking and research assistant has only been accessible via desktop. Google is now gearing up to make the service available on the go. […]

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Brendan Carr Is Turning the FCC Into MAGA’s Censoring Machine

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Under its new chairman, the FCC is threatening broadcasters and pushing President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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Block plunges 20% as Cash App miss triggers downgrades

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Analysts flagged fresh concerns around stagnant Cash App user growth, muted consumer demand and a soft macro environment that may weigh on monetization.

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TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.

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The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

“A.I.s are getting more persuasive and they are learning how to manipulate human behavior.”

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How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.

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Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Techme101

Spotify said on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update that will allow users to access pricing information and external payment links. The approval comes days after a U.S. judge ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on purchases through iPhone apps. “In a victory for consumers, artists, creators, and authors, Apple has approved Spotify’s […]

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