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FTC: Amazon used secret price-boosting algorithm, destroyed internal messages
Amazon has long faced accusations of monopolistic practices, and now, the Federal Trade Commission claims it has proof in the form of an algorithm. In September, the FTC, along with 17 states, filed a lawsuit against Amazon. The suit’s central allegation is that the online retailer intentionally punished rivals for offering lower prices than Amazon.… -
Sunk wind projects create election concerns for NJ Democrats
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s once favorable stance toward Danish energy company Orsted has taken a sharp turn as he labels its recent decision to cancel two offshore wind projects “outrageous.” Orsted’s cancellation could leave state’s Democratic legislators in a delicate position just a week before they face an election in the state legislature. Murphy’s… -
Orsted backs out of New Jersey offshore wind projects amid financial challenges
Offshore wind developer Orsted has decided to back out of two controversial projects along the coast of New Jersey. The Danish company will cease development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects, citing factors such as inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain issues as reasons for this decision. Orsted could lose the $100… -
White House moves on AI, Biden calls on Congress to act
Vice President Kamala Harris embarked on a trip to the United Kingdom for a summit on artificial intelligence hosted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Her visit follows President Joe Biden’s recent signing of an executive order on “safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence,” which marks the farthest-reaching move on AI at the federal level.… -
Your ‘entire financial life’ on X? Musk wants to start by the end of next year
Elon Musk wants X to handle users’ “entire financial life,” and it could be possible as early as next year. According to The Verge’s reporting, Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino mentioned this timeline to employees during an all-hands call on Thursday, Oct. 26. “It’s not just like ‘send $20 to my friend,'” Musk said. “I’m… -
Biden pushes for cities to convert vacant offices into affordable housing
Currently, more than 20% of all office space in the U.S. is vacant, thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, which had companies adopt full-time work-from-home or hybrid policies for their employees. But a new federal initiative, announced by President Biden, seeks to turn the empty real estate into affordable housing. The U.S. is experiencing… -
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips announces bid for White House
Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has stepped into the 2024 presidential election race and is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination. Phillips announced his White House bid in an interview with CBS on Thursday, Oct. 26. Phillips, 54, has been a loud critic of Biden’s re-election efforts, calling on other, younger Democrats to step up… -
Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with US B-52 bomber: Officials
A Chinese fighter jet nearly collided with an American B-52 bomber over the South China Sea on Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The U.S. released video of the near collision on social media on Thursday, Oct. 26. U.S. officials said the Chinese pilot “flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner,” and… -
US strikes back at Iran-linked groups in Syria after troops attacked: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 27, 2023
The United States carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Syria after attacks on U.S. troops. And a new Democratic candidate steps forward to challenge President Biden in 2024. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. US strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria after troops attacked The United States… -
One year later: Musk’s X losing users and value
A year has passed since Elon Musk assumed leadership at what is now known as “X,” formerly Twitter. With ambitious plans for a free speech platform turned super app, Musk’s tenure has been nothing short of eventful. Since Musk’s takeover, X has faced its share of challenges. Third-party data from Apptopia suggests a significant drop… -
USA Today writers accuse outlet of publishing AI-generated articles
Journalists at USA Today’s product review site, Reviewed, sounded the alarm, claiming some of the affiliate marketing articles published were AI-generated. According to a Washington Post report, staff writers and the union pointed to two reviews specifically, one for scuba masks and another for vacuum tumblers. The writers claim that the stories have similar wording… -
Gen Z endorses location sharing, associates it with safety
Most members of Gen Z are concerned enough about their safety that they’re willing to sacrifice their privacy, according to a survey from the location tracking app Life360. The findings show 74% of the generation says the perceived “physical safety and convenience” from location sharing is worth the trade-off. Studies show that Gen Z, encompassing… -
Biden announces tech hubs eligible for millions in funding to spark US innovation
On Monday, Oct. 23, President Joe Biden announced 31 regional tech hubs across 32 states and Puerto Rico eligible for $500 million in federal funding made available through the August 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. The chosen areas will compete for up to $75 million each to scale up work in emerging tech fields, from…
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