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Meta Touches Record High. Why the Stock Is on a Roll.: Stock in Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook, began to rally on Nov. 18, and is now up eight of the ...
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Meta says it has taken down about 20 covert influence operations in 2024: Firm names Russia as top source of such activity but says it is ‘striking’ how little ...
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Meta says AI content made up less than 1% of election-related misinformation on its apps
techcrunch.com/2024/12/03/meta-says-ai-content-made-up-less-than-1-of-election-related-misinformation-on-its-apps/
Ayami Sato is considered one of the best female pitchers in the world. And she’s coming to play in Toronto
thestar.com/sports/baseball/ayami-sato-is-considered-one-of-the-best-female-pitchers-in-the-world-and-shes/article_bd97e168-b195-11ef-8323-579578d973ec.html
Paid articlePaywallToronto spent $11 million on software it never used — including for employees who had quit, says watchdog
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By selfishly pardoning his son Hunter, Joe Biden flat-out destroyed his legacy | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/12/02/biden-pardon-hunter-trump-lies/76696677007/
Quick Glance: Biden's Hunter Biden Pardon Undermines Justice Credibility
- President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter provides Trump with ammunition to bolster his criticisms of the justice system.
- This pardon shields Hunter Biden from penalties in two cases, which threatens the Democrats' moral authority regarding future clemencies.
- Biden's assertions of political persecution risk eroding public trust in the impartiality of the judiciary.
- The decision to grant a pardon contradicts Biden's previous commitments and may damage his legacy and public confidence in the government.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce Toronto show at Rogers Centre: The co-headlining concert will take place on June 12, 2025.
thestar.com/entertainment/music/kendrick-lamar-and-sza-announce-toronto-show-at-rogers-centre/article_1d8e329e-b186-11ef-bbe9-7b2b91a0de79.html
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Meta says it’s mistakenly removing too many posts: Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, admits the social media giant’s content moderation system is ...
theverge.com/2024/12/3/24311513/meta-content-moderation-mistakes-nick-clegg
Australia: Social media ban for under 16s - | This is how the law will be enforced
welt.de/politik/ausland/article254747602/Australien-Social-Media-Verbot-fuer-unter-16-Jaehrige-So-soll-das-Gesetz-durchgesetzt-werden.html
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Donald Trump’s tech policies: Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company ‘overdid it’ on content moderation ...
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Cap the number of Uber, Lyft drivers in Toronto, staff report recommends: A report by city staff recommends that the number of drivers for ride-hailing companies ...
thestar.com/news/gta/cap-the-number-of-uber-lyft-drivers-in-toronto-staff-report-recommends/article_cc434222-b102-11ef-8b6d-5b56d13e70ae.html
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Oxford University Press' word of the year: "brain rot": "Lore," "romantasy" and "slop" also received honorable ...
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Quick Glance: 2024's Word of the Year: Brain Rot
- Oxford University Press has selected "brain rot" as the word of the year for 2024.
- This term refers to the decline of mental faculties due to excessive consumption of trivial online content.
- The usage of "brain rot" increased by 230% this year, despite its origins in the 19th century.
- It highlights the dangers of digital life, particularly among younger generations who have propagated the term through social media.
Jaguar's Type 00 electric concept car gets a mixed response: It comes less than a fortnight after the release of a teaser video that stirred online controversy.
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Longtime Star columnist Dave Perkins named recipient of the Jack Graney Award for contributions to baseball
thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/longtime-star-columnist-dave-perkins-named-recipient-of-the-jack-graney-award-for-contributions-to/article_c7d81c4a-b0d9-11ef-9e2b-5ff4cd32f144.html
Paid articlePaywallTrump is America’s Caligula. His mission is to destroy what made America great: Donald Trump’s bizarre appointments are alarming, but perhaps more worrying is ...
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Meta says generative AI had muted impact on global elections this year: Despite widespread concern that generative AI could interfere with major elections around ...
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/meta-says-generative-ai-had-muted-impact-on-global-elections-this-year-1.7131593
My daughter is trans. Supreme Court must protect health care for kids like her. | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/12/03/supreme-court-transgender-healthcare-us-skrmetti/76595656007/
Biden Finally Does Something People Will Like: The president chooses family first in his decision to pardon his son after a lifetime of public service.
thedailybeast.com/joe-biden-finally-does-something-people-will-like-with-hunter-pardon/
Quick Glance: Biden Pardons Son, Complicates Moral High Ground
- Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter, raising concerns about the fairness of the justice system.
- Biden claims Hunter was politically targeted, with charges stemming from his position as the president's son.
- This decision may empower Donald Trump and his supporters to seek retribution against the Biden administration.
- Biden might consider further pardons in his remaining weeks, potentially including one for Trump.
Biden's blanket pardon of son Hunter proves what we knew all along: He's a liar | Opinion
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/12/02/hunter-biden-pardon-president-legacy/76698699007/
Snowstorms in Muskoka cottage country drop more than a metre of snow, Highway 11 remains closed
thestar.com/news/ontario/snowstorms-in-muskoka-cottage-country-drop-more-than-a-metre-of-snow-highway-11-remains/article_5aa35fb8-afdf-11ef-a6f9-fb6f29c221c2.html
Paid articlePaywallNvidia And Meta Lead 7 Setups. Tesla, Shopify Knock On This Door.: As Tesla, Cava and Shopify wait on the IBD Leaderboard watchlist, Nvidia stock ...
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Threads’ next update is a search feature that finds the post you’re looking for: Threads is rolling out the ability to search for posts from a specific profile ...
theverge.com/2024/12/2/24311435/threads-search-tool-before-after-date-profile-filters
‘Filthy, underfed and caged’: Citing Toronto jail conditions, judge slashes sentence of man who ‘embarked on night of terror’
thestar.com/news/gta/filthy-underfed-and-caged-citing-toronto-jail-conditions-judge-slashes-sentence-of-man-who-embarked/article_2f0d983c-ae5e-11ef-8a42-538b499952c4.html
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Meta responds to deepfake celebrity scam pressure by announcing new rules for financial advertisers
abc.net.au/news/2024-12-02/meta-forces-financial-advertisers-verify-information-scams/104672484
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Commentary: Australia’s under-16 social media ban - a flawed ultimatum to Big Tech is better than nothing
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/social-media-ban-australia-big-tech-accountable-4781881
Proposed Australia law would fine Big Tech over digital competition: The proposed law could impose fines of up to $33 million on global technology companies.
reuters.com/technology/proposed-australia-law-would-fine-big-tech-over-digital-competition-2024-12-02/
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The Fashion Awards 2024: All Of The Winners From The Star-Studded Event: Jonathan Anderson was crowned "Designer Of The Year"—again—Simone Rocha received the ...
elle.com/uk/fashion/a63070054/fashion-awards-2024-winners/
GM’s goal? An EV for every wallet size — and staying consistent with U.S. on China EV tariffs
thestar.com/business/gm-s-goal-an-ev-for-every-wallet-size-and-staying-consistent-with-u-s/article_b0766dc2-96cb-11ef-8994-e39006d95719.html
Paid articlePaywallGord Stellick: John Tavares has embraced his new role, but the Leafs should still hold off on a contract extension
thestar.com/sports/leafs/john-tavares-has-embraced-his-new-role-but-the-leafs-should-still-hold-off-on/article_21679298-ac18-11ef-a302-07c7708507b5.html
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NoypiGeeks Dec 02
AI backgrounds, HD video calls, noise suppression, and more introduced for Messenger
noypigeeks.com/social-media/ai-backgrounds-hd-video-calls-noise-suppression-messenger/
Muhyiddin: PN will include MA63 in campaign for Sabah polls: Perikatan Nasional will include the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in its campaign for the upcoming ...
kinitv.com/en/kininews/141051
The consequences of Ontario’s jail conditions + a snowstorm in cottage country: Brutal jail conditions leading to shorter sentences, a weekend snowstorm in ...
thestar.com/news/morning-digest/the-consequences-of-ontarios-jail-conditions-a-snowstorm-in-cottage-country/article_7027a544-b0a5-11ef-9243-d3c29b77351f.html
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Meta plans to build $10B globe-spanning undersea internet cable: report: Social media giant Meta reportedly plans to lay down its own private fiber optic ...
nypost.com/2024/11/30/tech/meta-plans-to-build-10b-globe-spanning-undersea-internet-cable-report/
Toronto spent millions on software it didn’t use + Phil Verster exits Metrolinx: Why Toronto spent millions on software it didn’t use, Phil Verster’s departure ...
thestar.com/news/morning-digest/toronto-spent-millions-on-software-it-didnt-use-phil-verster-exits-metrolinx/article_65a11646-b16d-11ef-b46b-5f30b4e06c26.html
Paid articlePaywallGolubski’s victims say ex-KCK cop cheated justice, leaving corrupt system: ‘Easy way out’
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Quick Glance: Former Detective Dies by Suicide Before Trial Starts
- Roger Golubski, a former Kansas police detective, was found dead at home before he was set to stand trial for kidnapping and raping two women.
- His attorney reported that Golubski was despondent over recent media coverage of the case.
- The allegations against him date back to the 1980s and include complicity with a drug kingpin in trafficking underage girls.
- The credibility of the alleged victims is central to the upcoming trial, as prosecutors have limited evidence beyond their testimonies.
Fireworks, streamers, confetti: The best shortbread we’ve ever had: Every day till Christmas, we bake a recipe from the Star’s recipe archives ...
thestar.com/life/cookies/fireworks-streamers-confetti-the-best-shortbread-weve-ever-had/article_c768edea-aba0-11ef-b12c-d32753dea4df.html
Paid articlePaywall The number of cyclists commuting in Toronto is triple what Doug Ford claims, latest transportation study reveals
thestar.com/politics/provincial/the-number-of-cyclists-commuting-in-toronto-is-triple-what-doug-ford-claims-latest-transportation/article_117046f6-ac2b-11ef-ae03-bfa9bf7c67d5.html
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By dismissing Joe Rogan, Kim Williams has missed a golden opportunity: Calling the most popular podcast host in the world repulsive and predatory isn’t just lazy ...
smh.com.au/technology/by-dismissing-joe-rogan-kim-williams-has-missed-a-golden-opportunity-20241129-p5kuj2.html
Quick Glance: Kim Williams Misses Opportunity with Rogan Criticism
- ABC chair Kim Williams criticized Joe Rogan during a National Press Club address, framing him as a purveyor of fear and anxiety.
- Rogan's podcast, 'The Joe Rogan Experience,' boasts about 200 million downloads per month, highlighting a significant audience that the ABC lacks.
- The ABC struggles to engage younger audiences, who increasingly prefer podcasts and video content over traditional media.
- Williams' disparaging remarks about Rogan risk further alienating the young Australian listeners the ABC aims to connect with.
t3n.de Nov 30
For 10 billion dollars: Meta plans to build its own undersea cable: In order to secure its data streams, Meta is apparently planning to build its own globally ...
t3n.de/news/
Mark Zuckerberg has dinner with Trump at Mar-a-Lago: Mark Zuckerberg has dinner with Trump at Mar-a-Lago - Americas - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/11/28/mark-zuckerberg-has-dinner-with-trump-at-mar-a-lago.html
Quick Glance: Zuckerberg and Trump: An Unexpected Dinner
- Mark Zuckerberg visited Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, indicating a thaw in their previously strained relationship.
- Despite past threats from Trump against Zuckerberg, there are signs of a shift as Trump has softened his stance.
- Zuckerberg expressed regret over previous actions and emphasized his commitment to neutrality in elections.
- The specifics of their dinner conversation remain unknown, but Zuckerberg faces increasing regulatory pressure while Trump maintains close ties with Elon Musk.
Why Mark Zuckerberg is having dinner with Donald Trump: Trump's designated head of communications, Brendan Carr, wants to target fact-checkers ...
diepresse.com/19127491/warum-mark-zuckerberg-bei-donald-trump-zu-abend-isst
Tinsel makes baby Jesus cry: Christmas tree rules to live by: How you decorate your tree says a lot about who you are, and using tinsel tells people you have no ...
smh.com.au/national/never-mind-the-tinsel-christmas-tree-rules-to-live-by-20241128-p5kucm.html
Meta plans to build a $10B subsea cable spanning the world, sources say: Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is the second-biggest driver of ...
techcrunch.com/2024/11/29/meta-plans-to-build-a-10b-subsea-cable-spanning-the-world-sources-say/
Four men wanted for injuring rideshare driver, making transphobic remarks in hate-motivated assault, police say
thestar.com/news/gta/four-men-wanted-for-injuring-rideshare-driver-making-transphobic-remarks-in-hate-motivated-assault-police/article_b55adcc6-ae8e-11ef-b274-23e84e0b2035.html
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Meta Platforms Retakes Key Level After Pullback From Record Highs: Meta stock gained in Friday trading and retook a key moving average, despite news that ...
investors.com/research/ibd-stock-of-the-day/meta-stock-ai-push-regulation-stock-of-the-day/
Australia becomes first country to ban social media for children under 16: Australia became the first country to ban social media ban for children under 16 after ...
scrippsnews.com/science-and-tech/social-media/australia-becomes-first-country-to-ban-social-media-for-children-under-16
Quick Glance: Australia Implements Unique Social Media Ban for Minors
- Australia's parliament has passed a law prohibiting social media access for children under 16.
- Platforms like TikTok and Facebook face significant fines for failing to comply with the ban.
- Despite widespread support, concerns arise regarding the law's impact on children's mental health and its practicality.
- Critics argue the ban may isolate children and push them towards more dangerous online alternatives.
Facebook parent company Meta plans to build its own sub-sea cable — the source says the company plans to “avoid areas of geopolitical tension”
tomshardware.com/networking/facebook-parent-company-meta-plans-to-build-its-own-sub-sea-cable-the-source-says-the-company-plans-to-avoid-areas-of-geopolitical-tension
stadt-bremerhaven.de Nov 29
Meta plans its own global submarine cable: a milestone in digital infrastructure: Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is planning to ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/meta-plant-eigenes-globales-unterseekabel-ein-meilenstein-der-digitalen-infrastruktur/
Australia bans under-16s from using social media – platforms criticize decision
techspot.com/news/105766-australia-bans-under-16s-using-social-media-platforms.html
Meta is reportedly planning a $10 billion, globe-spanning subsea internet cable: Meta is said to be planning a $10 billion undersea fiber-optic cable that will ...
engadget.com/big-tech/meta-is-reportedly-planning-a-10-billion-globe-spanning-subsea-internet-cable-161613820.html
The story behind Australia’s social media ban for kids – and how it started with a politician's wife
independent.ie/world-news/australasia/the-story-behind-australias-social-media-ban-for-kids-and-how-it-started-with-a-politicians-wife/a381804955.html
‘Wicked’ controversy: To sing or not to sing? Fans are divided over whether it’s OK to sing along in theatres
thestar.com/entertainment/wicked-controversy-to-sing-or-not-to-sing-fans-and-cast-members-are-divided-over/article_4ac7e276-ae63-11ef-853c-871e173e7ef5.html
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Australia social media ban for under-16s: Meta slams law, minister says 'play ball' or will 'get after them'
wionews.com/world/australia-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-meta-slams-law-minister-says-play-ball-or-will-get-after-them-780131
Matty Matheson is opening a new Toronto restaurant. Here’s what’s on the menu: Matty Matheson, who was born in Saint John, N.B., is opening a Maritime-themed ...
thestar.com/news/gta/matty-matheson-is-opening-a-new-toronto-restaurant-heres-whats-on-the-menu/article_db3406c6-ad98-11ef-9ada-ab8ef44d1014.html
Paid articlePaywall Can Golden Mile builders learn from Toronto’s past mistakes? Here’s where the city got new neighbourhoods right — and very wrong
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Paid articlePaywallAustralia's world-first social media ban for children under 16 attracts mixed reaction
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australian-pm-albanese-says-social-media-firms-now-have-responsibility-protect-2024-11-28/
Trump Is Using Truth Social for Tariff Threats. DJT Stock Could Become the Next Reddit, Twitter.
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MSPoweruser Nov 29
Meta’s DSA compliance reached “90%” across 54 evaluated sub-articles: Meta published reports detailing its compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act ...
mspoweruser.com/metas-dsa-compliance-reached-90-across-54-evaluated-sub-articles/
‘Photographs did not do it justice’: King Louis XV’s magnificent rhino is star of new London exhibition
theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/30/king-louis-xv-rhinoceros-london-exhibition-science-museum
Meta’s Threads pivots to follower-friendly feeds in the wake of rival Bluesky’s user growth
fastcompany.com/91234415/metas-threads-pivots-to-follower-friendly-feeds-in-the-wake-of-rival-blueskys-user-growth
stadt-bremerhaven.de Nov 28
Threads counters Bluesky with its own "starter packs": Even if some X users still don't want to admit it, the golden age of the network seems to be over ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/threads-kontert-bluesky-mit-eigenen-starter-packs/
Age limit of 16: Australia adopts radical social media ban for children and young people
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/soziale-medien-australien-beschliesst-altersgrenze-von-16-jahren-fuer-tiktok-facebook-und-co-a-af44269b-c110-466f-9ac7-9d8207e525e3
We traveled across Italy to see how 19 famous regional foods are made, including breads, meats, and cheeses.
Ferrari blocks e-charging station - | Internet is outraged: A Ferrari blocks a parking space for electric cars, causing outrage online. One detail in particular ...
hna.de/leben/auto/ferrari-blockiert-ladesaeule-netz-regiert-empoert-zr-93420603.html
Musk’s Wealth Has Soared Since Trump’s Win. But These Billionaires Have Lost Money.
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Ruling in Leipzig: AfD politician Maier can keep his judge's pension: With public statements and a Facebook post, former AfD member of the Bundestag Jens Maier ...
saechsische.de/der-osten/urteil-in-leipzig-afd-politiker-maier-darf-richter-pension-behalten-H6MGUMN3Z5AYDGFVFLBNMLYWJE.html
'Why I started petition for fresh general election': More than 2.5 million people have signed Michael Westwood's petition for another general election.
bbc.com/news/articles/cr4ly6p2wxvo
Microsoft Faces Antitrust Probe, Report Says. How Biden’s Big Tech Crackdown Failed.
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Australia passes world-first law banning children from social media: Under the new law, social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, Reddit, X, Snapchat ...
premiumtimesng.com/foreign/world-foreign/757654-australia-passes-world-first-law-banning-children-from-social-media.html
Follow stats, scores & live commentary from Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders
kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article296271364.html
Quick Glance: Incredible Finish: Chiefs Edge Raiders
- The Kansas City Chiefs have achieved a series of close victories this season, highlighted by a memorable 19–17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
- An early snap led to a turnover by the Raiders, securing the game for the Chiefs and improving their record to 11–1.
- The Chiefs have now won 14 consecutive one-score games, marking an NFL record.
- Despite their success, concerns arise regarding their performance, as they narrowly defeated weaker teams like the Raiders.
Time spent online by adults in the UK jumped by nearly an hour in 2024 says Ofcom
techcrunch.com/2024/11/27/time-spent-online-by-adults-in-the-uk-jumped-by-nearly-an-hour-in-2024-says-ofcom/
Veteran actor dies on stage mid-show: A beloved veteran actor has died on stage in the middle of a performance of A Christmas Carol.
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/celebrity-deaths/veteran-stage-actor-julien-arnold-dies-on-stage-while-performing-a-christmas-carol/news-story/73f5d1fa217162339ce594655e24b323
The number of cyclists in Toronto is triple what Doug Ford claims, latest transportation study reveals
thestar.com/politics/provincial/the-number-of-cyclists-in-toronto-is-triple-what-doug-ford-claims-latest-transportation-study/article_117046f6-ac2b-11ef-ae03-bfa9bf7c67d5.html
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Threads: 35 million new registrations this month: Threads recorded more than one million new users per day in November. Meta's short messaging service benefits ...
heise.de/news/Threads-35-Millionen-Neuanmeldungen-in-diesem-Monat-10177788.html
Instagram’s Threads gets 35 million new users this month: Nearly 35 million new users have flocked to Instagram’s Threads this month as the Meta platform seeks ...
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‘In light of the events of the past year,’ Kansas City coffee shop to close location
kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article296316784.html
PuckNews Nov 27
Puck’s @baratunde and @Ourand_Puck discuss how A.I. is personalizing live sports, supercharging prop betting, and helping broadcasters go global. Could A.I ... Show more
BradyGPT: A head-spinning conversation with Puck’s John Ourand about how A.I. is personalizing live sports, supercharging prop betting ...
puck.news/how-ai-is-transforming-the-sports-business/
Dutton can say and do whatever he chooses, knowing he’ll always be given cover: For a long time, opposition leader was the worst gig in Canberra ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-can-say-and-do-whatever-he-chooses-knowing-he-ll-always-be-given-cover-20241126-p5ktq1.html
‘Unusually high’ number of TTC oil leaks blamed on aging equipment, lack of proper maintenance: Report
thestar.com/news/gta/unusually-high-number-of-ttc-oil-leaks-blamed-on-aging-equipment-lack-of-proper-maintenance/article_a17ec0aa-abaf-11ef-9639-fb92ff1b0258.html
Paid articlePaywall Ai2 releases new language models competitive with Meta’s Llama: The nonprofit AI research organization Ai2 has released a new family of models, OLMo 2 ...
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