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TikTok Plans Immediate US Shutdown on Sunday: The app is facing a Jan. 19 ban on new downloads and updates in the United States The post TikTok Plans Immediate ...
yahoo.com/news/tiktok-plans-immediate-us-shutdown-153524617.html
Mark Zuckerberg is starting Meta's 'intense' year by laying off low-performing workers
qz.com/zuckerberg-meta-layoff-workers-intense-year-fact-check-1851739129
Quick Glance: Meta Cuts Staff as Zuckerberg Targets Performance Issues
- Meta plans to cut about 5 percent of its workforce due to performance-based evaluations, potentially impacting around 3,600 jobs.
- Mark Zuckerberg announced a quicker process for removing low performers to ensure the company retains top talent.
- Affected employees in the U.S. will be notified on February 10, while those abroad will be informed later.
- The company anticipates an overall headcount reduction of 10 percent by the end of the current performance cycle.
The Meta Group or: The victory of swarm stupidity: Mark Zuckerberg wants to abolish fact checkers on Facebook, Instagram & Co. A victory for collective stupidity ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/der-konzern-meta-oder--der-sieg-der-schwarmdummheit--video--35384380.html
Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell speech
cnbc.com/2025/01/15/biden-argues-oligarchy-social-media-are-threats-to-democracy-in-farewell-speech.html
US TikTok users scramble, despair as Bytedance waves the 'white flag'
reuters.com/technology/us-tiktok-users-scramble-despair-bytedance-waves-white-flag-2025-01-15/
Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year' — read the internal memo
cnbc.com/2025/01/14/meta-targeting-lowest-performing-employees-in-latest-round-of-layoffs.html
TikTok’s U.S. operations could be worth as much as $50 billion if ByteDance decides to sell
cnbc.com/2025/01/15/tiktoks-us-unit-could-be-worth-as-much-as-50-billion-in-a-sale.html
Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC over his Twitter takeover. What we know: The Tesla CEO bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded it as X
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/elon-musk-twitter-lawsuit-sec-b2680139.html
Quick Glance: Musk Faces SEC Lawsuit Over Twitter Acquisition
- Elon Musk is being sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding his 2022 Twitter acquisition.
- The SEC alleges Musk failed to timely disclose his ownership, saving himself at least $150 million.
- Musk purchased over $500 million in Twitter stock without disclosure until April 4, 2022.
- The SEC seeks a civil penalty and the return of Musk's unjust profits.
Mockery of woman conned out of $855K by AI-generated Brad Pitt leads TV channel to pull interview
nbcnews.com/news/world/ai-brad-pitt-woman-romance-scam-france-tf1-rcna187745
Quick Glance: Woman Duped Out of $850K by Fake Brad Pitt Romance
- A 53-year-old French woman was scammed out of $850,000, believing she was in a relationship with Brad Pitt.
- The scammer initially posed as Pitt's mother and later requested money for supposed gifts and cancer treatment.
- While married, the woman divorced her husband to pursue the scammer, sending large sums of her divorce settlement.
- The scam was uncovered in 2024 when she saw a recent photo of Pitt with his girlfriend.
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook group Meta lays off 3,600 "underperforming" employees: Meta boss Zuckerberg announces plans to replace five percent of employees ...
zeit.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/2025-01/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-meta-fuenf-prozent-entlassung-leistung
French woman duped by AI Brad Pitt faces mockery online: Anne, 53, was subject to nationwide ridicule after a TV show revealed how she paid out huge sums to ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ckgnz8rw1xgo
Quick Glance: AI Scam: French Woman Loses Life Savings to Fraudsters
- A French woman lost €830,000 after being scammed by fraudsters impersonating Brad Pitt.
- Anne acknowledged being deceived and called for assistance in locating the scammers.
- TF1 withdrew a program highlighting her story after it incited harassment against her.
- The incident sparked online discussions, revealing both ridicule and sympathy for Anne, while experts warned about the risks of AI-related scams.
Will Elon Musk Buy TikTok? What We Know: With rumors swirling that the tech titan could purchase the soon-to-be-banned social media app ...
newsweek.com/will-elon-musk-buy-tiktok-what-we-know-2014619
Spy vs. AI: How Artificial Intelligence Will Remake Espionage : How artificial intelligence will remake espionage.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/spy-vs-ai
Mourning and celebrations online after Gaza ceasefire agreement: Social media users have begun to flood online platforms in both celebration and mourning ...
middleeasteye.net/trending/mourning-celebrations-online-gaza-ceasefire-agreement
Quick Glance: Historic Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hamas
- Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement to end 15 months of war in Gaza, which resulted in nearly 50,000 deaths.
- The deal was confirmed after the Qatari Prime Minister's meetings with both Hamas and Israeli negotiators, set to take effect on Sunday.
- Under a three-phase plan, Hamas will release 33 hostages, while Israel will release 50 Palestinian prisoners for each female soldier returned, plus 30 for other hostages.
- The agreement still requires approval from Netanyahu's cabinet, and it remains uncertain whether it will lead to a complete resolution of the conflict.
Rapper Drake on Wednesday, Jan. 15 filed suit against his own label, saying Universal Music Group's release and promotion of a Kendrick Lamar track dissing him ... Show more
Drake files defamation suit against Universal over Kendrick Lamar track • PhilSTAR Life
Drake files defamation suit against Universal over Kendrick Lamar track • PhilSTAR Life
Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump’s inauguration
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-01-14-musk-bezos-and-zuckerberg-to-attend-trumps-inauguration/
Quick Glance: Tech Giants Attend Trump's Inauguration Events
- Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos are set to attend Donald Trump's inauguration, signaling a closer bond between the tech industry and the new administration.
- Meta and Amazon have each donated $1 million to the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, contributing to a record fundraising total exceeding $150 million.
- Key highlights include performances by the Village People, who defended their participation in the inauguration to promote national unity through music despite criticism.
- The festivities will kick off with a reception and fireworks, followed by events such as a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and several balls after the inauguration.
Germany's foreign and defence ministries said on Wednesday they would refocus their public communications away from Elon Musk's X ... Show more
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reuters.com
Costco is holding the line on DEI: Costco's CEO defended diversity programs as shareholders prepare to vote on proposal to end them
qz.com/costco-dei-trend-mcdonalds-meta-google-ford-1851739985
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'
apnews.com/article/drake-kendrick-universal-0513635a9bf6bb42feea78522bb59527
Quick Glance: Drake Sues Universal Over Defamation Claims
- Drake has filed a defamation and harassment lawsuit against Universal Music Group following the release of Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us'.
- The lawsuit claims the song made false allegations about Drake and suggested a call for vigilante justice.
- Drake recently withdrew a separate lawsuit against UMG and Spotify, where he accused them of manipulating his streaming numbers.
- However, the current lawsuit does not target Lamar but criticizes UMG for publishing and profiting from dangerous and false allegations.
Hinge will now use AI to grade your dating profile prompts: People have gotten pretty bad at answering the app's conversation starters. Now ...
fastcompany.com/91259831/hinge-will-now-use-ai-to-grade-your-dating-profile-prompts
Duolingo sees 216% spike in U.S. users learning Chinese amid TikTok ban and move to RedNote
techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/duolingo-sees-216-spike-in-u-s-users-learning-chinese-amid-tiktok-ban-and-move-to-rednote/
AFP AI deal.
Agence France-Presse and French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI sign deal for the start-up's chatbot to use news agency reports to ... Show more
AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles
AFP strikes deal for France's Mistral AI to use news articles
If You Travel Internationally, You Need To Know This iPhone Trick: 'Genius': According to a TikTok user, international travelers need to know this iPhone trick.
newsweek.com/if-you-travel-internationally-you-need-know-this-iphone-trick-genius-2013216
TikTok planning for shutdown in US on Sunday: Report: TikTok is plannning to shut off its app for users in the United States on sunday
livemint.com/technology/apps/tiktok-planning-for-shutdown-in-us-on-sunday-ban-alternatives-trump-musk-11736920466867.html
Finland's Nokia said on Wednesday it had signed a multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung , for the use of Nokia's video technologies in the South ... Show more
Nokia signs multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung | Reuters
Nokia signs multi-year patent license agreement with Samsung | Reuters
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Kate, Princess of Wales, announces she's in remission from cancer: Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where ...
cbsnews.com/news/kate-princess-of-wales-remission-cancer/
Quick Glance: Kate Middleton Reveals Cancer in Remission
- Kate, the Princess of Wales, announced her cancer is in remission, less than a year after her diagnosis.
- In her statement, she expressed gratitude for the support received and highlighted the importance of maintaining a positive mindset during recovery.
- After completing chemotherapy, she visited The Royal Marsden Hospital, sharing her experiences and encouraging patients undergoing treatment.
- As the new royal patron of The Royal Marsden, she aims to enhance the experience for cancer patients and promote research advancements.
It Is Being Pointed Out That Kim And Khloé Kardashian Used 330,000 Gallons Of Excess Water In Just One Month After Khloé Publicly Slammed LA’s Mayor Amid The ...
buzzfeed.com/stephaniesoteriou/khloe-kardashian-called-out-la-mayor-water-usage-wildfires
How AI killed Amazon Prime’s ‘Try Before You Buy’: Amazon is ending the Prime benefit citing increased use of improved sizing recommendations powered by A.I.
fastcompany.com/91260042/how-ai-killed-amazon-primes-try-before-you-buy
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Do You Know What These Words Mean? Gyatt, Skibidi, Sigma, Pookie and More: If you don't know your "pookie" from your "brain rot," Newsweek has spoken to experts ...
newsweek.com/do-you-know-these-words-gyatt-sigma-pookie-2015377
Elon Musk has been sued by the US SEC over late disclosure of his stake in Twitter. The commission accused Musk of waiting too long to disclose in 2022 he had ... Show more
How AI is changing the way many people think about work: AI has already shown a transformative power to change how we learn, work and live and it will continue ...
weforum.org/stories/2025/01/why-it-s-time-to-revisit-the-value-and-meaning-of-work/
Meta to lay off 5% of 'lowest performers', plans to hire for impacted roles
reuters.com/technology/meta-lay-off-5-lowest-performers-plans-hire-impacted-roles-2025-01-14/
OnlyFans to monkhood: Ash Edelman’s inspiring journey from stripper to spirituality
wionews.com/world/onlyfans-to-monkhood-ash-edelmans-inspiring-journey-from-glamour-to-spirituality-8623418
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said he could see the two separate European programmes working on new fighter jets and combat air systems being combined in future ... Show more
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reuters.com
TikTok Is About to Be Banned, So Bob Dylan Joined the App to See What the Fuss Is About
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bob-dylan-joins-tiktok-before-ban-1235236845/
7 predictions for where gadgets are going in 2025: From more expressive design to AI agents, these are the biggest trends from CES.
fastcompany.com/91260249/7-predictions-for-where-gadgets-are-going-in-2025
US blacklists company that ordered TSMC chip found in Huawei processor: The Biden administration added 16 entities to its restricted trade list on Wednesday ...
reut.rs/4j9X6p8
China gives a wary welcome to influx of 'TikTok refugees' on RedNote: The influx of more than 700,000 new users has been driven by a looming U.S. ban on TikTok ...
reuters.com/technology/china-gives-wary-welcome-influx-tiktok-refugees-rednote-2025-01-15/
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Replit CEO on AI breakthroughs: ‘We don’t care about professional coders anymore’ | Semafor
semafor.com/article/01/15/2025/replit-ceo-on-ai-breakthroughs-we-dont-care-about-professional-coders-anymore
Google inks deal with The Associated Press to bring more real-time info to Gemini | TechCrunch
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Timothee Chalamet Rode a Bike to 'A Complete Unknown' Premiere, Got Fined: Timothee Chalamet rode an electric Lime bike to the London premiere of 'A ...
variety.com/2025/film/news/timothee-chalamet-bike-fine-complete-unknown-london-premiere-1236275306/
Quick Glance: Chalamet Surprises with Lime Bike Arrival at Premiere
- Timothée Chalamet arrived at the premiere of 'A Complete Unknown' on a Lime bike.
- His unconventional red carpet entrance challenged traditional arrival norms and showcased an eco-friendly image.
- It remains unclear whether he genuinely biked to the event or if it was merely a publicity stunt.
- Despite his composed arrival, several clues suggested he may not have actually traveled the distance by bike.
RedNote: What to know about the Chinese app TikTok users are flocking to: RedNote has been thrust into the limelight after more than half a million TikTok users ...
reuters.com/technology/chinas-rednote-what-you-need-know-about-app-tiktok-users-are-flocking-2025-01-15/
Balance these 2 factors if you don’t want your emails to be misunderstood: By acknowledging email’s potential pitfalls while embracing clear, warm ...
fastcompany.com/91259355/balance-these-2-factors-if-you-dont-want-your-emails-to-be-misunderstood
Instagram outage incidents in US drop significantly, Downdetector shows: Reports of an Instagram outage in the US on Wednesday morning dropped significantly ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2025/01/15/instagram-down-for-thousands-of-users-in-the-us-downdetector-shows-
From a further squeeze by the US to tighten chip flows to an artistic tribute created with the help of artificial intelligence in Thailand ... Show more
When Sylvester Stallone’s French dubbing artist died, AI recreated his voice. His daughter is not happy
cnn.com/2025/01/15/entertainment/alain-dorval-ai-voice-scli-intl/
🔊 'When we reached out to TikTok for comment, they told us they cannot be commenting on pure fiction.' @readkrystalhu on TikTok’s response to the possibility of Elon ... Show more
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reuters.com
You can talk to an AI-generated deepfake of Rob Gronkowski in this Super Bowl 2025 ad. Here’s what he has to say
fastcompany.com/91259818/super-bowl-2025-ad-rob-gronkowski-gronk-ai-generated-deepfake-avocados-from-mexico
Goldman Sachs CEO says Apple card partnership may end before 2030: Goldman Sachs' credit-card partnership with Apple may end before its contract runs out in 2030 ...
reuters.com/business/finance/goldman-sachs-ceo-says-apple-card-partnership-may-end-before-2030-2025-01-15/
US defense contractor tells Musk panel that Pentagon bureaucracy is the problem: The CEO of one of the world's biggest defense contractors, L3Harris Technologies ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-defense-contractor-tells-musk-panel-that-pentagon-bureaucracy-is-problem-2025-01-15/
Bill Gates at Mahakumbh 2025: Viral videos show former Microsoft CEO at Kashi Vishwanath Temple; real or fake?
livemint.com/news/trends/bill-gates-at-mahakumbh-2025-viral-videos-show-former-microsoft-ceo-at-kashi-vishwanath-temple-real-or-fake-11736940202982.html
🔊 'What we heard is over 700,000 new users joined a platform and a lot of them call them the TikTok refugees.' Listen to @readkrystalhu on the Reuters World News ... Show more
reuters.com
reuters.com
Double moonshot mission begins as lunar landers blast off on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
news.sky.com/story/double-moonshot-mission-begins-as-lunar-landers-blast-off-on-spacex-falcon-9-rocket-13289357
OpenAI rolls out assistant-like feature 'Tasks' to take on Alexa, Siri: Generative artificial intelligence bellwether OpenAI said on Tuesday that it is ...
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-rolls-out-assistant-like-feature-tasks-take-alexa-siri-2025-01-14/
Why code is the key to unlocking AI’s potential: Providing access to GenAI trained on code and creating code could be the key to unlocking the next era of ...
weforum.org/stories/2025/01/code-not-natural-language-key-to-unlocking-ai-potential/
Simpsons predict ‘No internet on 16 Jan 2025’, leave internet in splits: World | Trending | Several social media have been sharing the wild theory on Instagram ...
wionews.com/world/simpsons-predict-no-internet-on-16-jan-2025-leaves-internet-in-splits-8623908
Microsoft launches Copilot Chat for businesses to boost AI adoption: Microsoft on Wednesday rolled out a chat service allowing businesses to use on-demand AI ...
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-launches-copilot-chat-businesses-boost-ai-adoption-2025-01-15/
Why 'Jeopardy' Had to Pause Filming This Week: The beloved game show, hosted by Ken Jennings, has had to pause filming this week at Sony Pictures Studios in ...
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/why-jeopardy-had-pause-filming-this-week-2014867
Indonesia to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law: Indonesia will impose interim child protection guidelines on social media companies while the ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-push-social-media-protections-ahead-age-limit-law-2025-01-15/
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Never Work During Vacation Again: Your chance to truly switch off starts now. Pick a ChatGPT prompt and transform your business into one ...
forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2025/01/13/5-chatgpt-prompts-to-never-work-during-vacation-again/
German defense ministry suspends postings on X platform : Germany’s defense ministry said Wednesday it was suspending activities on social media ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/01/15/german-defense-ministry-suspends-postings-on-x-platform-
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Facebook Shuts Down Machine Learning Systems for Identifying Viral Hoaxes: Meta-formerly-Facebook has deactivated automated systems that proactively tracked and ...
futurism.com/the-byte/facebook-systems-viral-hoaxes
Tips for managing your social media footprint: When you make a post on social media, that post can have a long-lasting effect that impacts your career ...
ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/tips-for-managing-your-social-media-footprint/
Google's internet search market share below 90 percent for the first time in 10 years
heise.de/news/Googles-Marktanteile-bei-Internet-Suche-erstmals-in-10-Jahren-unter-90-Prozent-10242911.html
Return on investment through AI? Companies lack concrete goals and measurement tools
handelsblatt.com/technik/ki/rendite-durch-ki-firmen-fehlen-konkrete-ziele-und-messinstrumente/100100387.html
How industrial intelligence shapes information ecosystems: The democratization of industrial intelligence is a shared mission to achieve our decarbonization ...
weforum.org/stories/2025/01/how-industrial-intelligence-is-shaping-the-information-ecosystems-of-the-future/
New Gmail Cyber Attack— Encryption Key Crypto Hackers Strike: This new cyber attack has Gmail firmly at its center, abusing user trust in the world’s biggest ...
forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/01/12/new-gmail-cyber-attack-warning-as-private-key-hackers-strike/
DJI will no longer stop drones from flying over airports, wildfires, and the White House
theverge.com/2025/1/14/24343928/dji-no-more-geofencing-no-fly-zone
Quick Glance: DJI Flip: Innovative Compact Drone Design Revealed
- DJI unveiled the Flip drone, a compact and foldable model ideal for portability and aerial selfies.
- It features a 1/1.3-inch image sensor for high-quality video recording and innovative propeller protection.
- Various controller and kit options range from $440 to $780, enhancing functionality and battery life.
- Weighing under 249 grams, the Flip can be flown without a permit in most countries.
Lazio falconer sacked for sharing explicit photos : Lazio sack club falconer, Juan Bernabe, for sharing explicit photos online.
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c30dp1r73e4o
Quick Glance: Lazio Parts Ways with Falconer Amid Controversy
- Italian football club Lazio has terminated its relationship with falconer Juan Bernabe.
- This decision came after reports of inappropriate content on his social media accounts.
- Bernabe was responsible for flying the club's eagle mascot, Olympia, adopted in 2010.
- Lazio acknowledged that fans would be disappointed by the eagle's absence from home games.
How Much Supervision Should Companies Give AI Agents?: AI agent autonomy is a conundrum. In many cases, supervision is needed in the form of a human in the loop ...
hbr.org/2025/01/how-much-supervision-should-companies-give-ai-agents
Trump considers executive order hoping to ‘save TikTok’ from ban in U.S. law: Trump is exploring unconventional ways to rescue TikTok from a nationwide ban ...
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TikTok seeks to reassure U.S. employees ahead of Jan. 19 ban deadline: TikTok plans to keep paying U.S. employees even if the Supreme Court does not overturn a ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-seeks-reassure-us-employees-ahead-jan-19-ban-deadline-2025-01-15/
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