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Tech - VentureBeat
Character AI clamps down following teen user suicide, but users are revolting
As a result of these changes, Character AI appears to be deleting certain user-made custom chatbot characters abruptly.2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
LinkedIn says it has verified 55 million users in effort to combat AI's spread of scams, misinformation
LinkedIn is trying to thwart the spread of misinformation fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence by verifying users — more than 55 million so far.6 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.17 hours ago - California -
Politics - The Hill
North Koreans training in Russia are now in combat zone: Ukraine Defense Intelligence
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story North Koreans spotted in Ukraine-Russia combat zone North ...18 hours ago - Ukraine -
World - ABC News
Venice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourism
Venice will extend its day-tripper tax through next year, increasing the number of days and doubling the fee to 10 euros for last-minute visitorsYesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
OnlyFans user sentenced to five years in child abuse case
A man accused of selling sex videos of a 16-year-old Florida girl on the adults-only website OnlyFans pleaded no contest to child abuse.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow
Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...Yesterday -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Atos Debt Grows as Restructuring Effort Continues
Atos said its debt pile grew in the third quarter as the beleaguered French IT firm seeks to implement a financial restructuring aimed at restoring profitability.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
US confirms North Korea has sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training and possible Ukraine combat
The U.S. says 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious and warning that those forces will be “fair game” if they go ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
Top stories - NBC News
Some Juul users are receiving thousands of dollars as part of a $300M class action settlement
Four-figure checks tend not to fall out of the sky.3 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Anthropic says latest AI model can control users’ computers
Start-up backed by Google and Amazon says tool can act like a ‘human collaborator’3 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.3 days ago - Facebook -
Business - CNBC
28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. How to get this season’s tab under control
Americans tend to overspend during the holiday shopping season and this year will be no different, experts say.3 days ago -
World - ABC News
US missile deployment to Philippines 'incredibly important' for combat readiness, US general says
A US Army general says the deployment by the US military of a mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines was “incredibly important” and allowed American and Filipino forces to jointly ...4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms
The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.4 days ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - CBS News
Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago
Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Renewed Efforts to Reach a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Also, a power outage plunged all of Cuba into darkness. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.6 days ago - Joe Biden -
Tech - GameSpot
Here's How Many Hours Netflix Users Spend On The Platform Every Day
People watch a lot of Netflix, but just how much do they watch? As part of Netflix's latest earnings briefing , the company revealed the number of hours the average paid subscriber watches: ...6 days ago - Netflix -
Business - Inc.
OpenAI Chatbot Passes Bias Tests, But Users Should Still be Watchful
The data that shapes how an AI responds can contain unseen biases, so the AI market leader has been checking ChatGPT, and says it may be more neutral that humans.October 18 -
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Top stories - NBC News
North Korean troops in Russia readying for combat in Ukraine war, South Korea says
North Korea has shipped 1,500 special forces troops to Russia’s far east for training and will likely be deployed for combat in the war in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy agency said.October 18 - Ukraine -
Top stories - NBC News
China says it is beefing up efforts with U.S. to combat smuggling
China is strengthening enforcement with nations such as the United States to combat smuggling and other serious crimes, state media reported Friday.October 18 - China -
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Top stories - NBC News
Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion’
Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos.October 17 - Meta -
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Sports - CBS Sports
Immune to intimidation, Richard Clark brings fearlessness College Football Playoff needs to usher in new era
Clark's military background has made him the perfect fit to handle the chaos of CFP directorOctober 16 - College Football -
World - The Guardian
Civilians trapped in northern Gaza amid airstrikes and reports of close-quarters combat
Israel says it has killed more than 50 Hamas fighters and denies it aims to remove people permanently from area. Tens of thousands of civilians are still trapped in Jabalia in northern Gaza by a ...October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in U.K.
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
That Plastic Skeleton Can’t Be Your Plus 1, Police Tell Car Pool Lane Users
A California Highway Patrol officer in the San Jose area recently cited a driver who used a Halloween-themed ruse to drive in a high-occupancy-vehicle lane.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris steps up efforts to reach Black men
Vice President Harris is stepping up her outreach efforts to Black men amid concerns that her support with the voting bloc is softening. Harris is sitting down with Charlamagne tha God in Detroit ...October 15 - Kamala Harris -
Business - CNBC
Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in UK
U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Leonardo, Rheinmetall Enter Combat Vehicle Joint Venture
Italy’s Leonardo and Germany’s Rheinmetall entered a joint venture for the development and production of combat vehicles, targeting potential orders of up to $54.55 billion.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Hurricane misinformation hinders relief efforts: DHS head
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Mayorkas warns of hurricane misinformation Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned over the weekend that hurricane ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
FEMA crews threatened amid hurricane recovery efforts
Out of an abundance of caution, FEMA says its disaster assistance teams will be stationed at fixed locations instead of going door-to-door, while the agency looks at threats against its personnel. ...October 14 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane Milton and Calls for Bipartisan Relief Effort
The president surveyed damage in Florida and announced $612 million for projects to help the electric grid in areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.October 14 - Joe Biden -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Worldwide Efforts to Reverse the Baby Shortage Are Falling Flat
Subsidized minivans, no income taxes: Countries have rolled out a range of benefits to encourage bigger families, with no luck.October 13