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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology: The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again ...
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Explainer: What is so special about TikTok's technology
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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The 3.5 Percent Inflation Plateau: Prices have been rising faster than expected for the past three months. What’s going on?
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The 3.5 Percent Inflation Plateau
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar: Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buybuck ...
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar
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How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?: Understanding why some people trust some scientists more than others is a key factor in solving ...
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How much trust do people have in different types of scientists?
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Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6.14 bln in chip grants: U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Syracuse, New York, on Thursday and ...
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Biden announces preliminary deal with Micron for up to $6 ...
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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026 : TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says it will start production of ultra-advanced ...
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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026
Quick Glance: TSMC to Produce Ultra-Advanced 1.6-nm Chips by 2026
  • Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced at the North America Technology Symposium in California that it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 to secure its leadership over the next decade.

  • TSMC unveiled its A16 technology at the symposium, emphasizing that the introduction of 1.6-nm chipmaking technology can greatly improve logic chip density and performance.
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Cisco says hackers subverted its security devices to spy on governments: Technology firm Cisco Systems said that hackers have subverted some of its digital ...
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Cisco says hackers subverted its security devices to spy on governments
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed confidence on Tuesday in a robust U.S. economy backed by strong ...
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming
Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
  • Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.

  • Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.

  • However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.

  • Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
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Tesla could start selling Optimus robots by the end of next year, Musk says: Tesla's humanoid robot is still in the lab, but it may be ready to sell as soon as ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla aims to potentially launch its humanoid robot Optimus next year, Elon Musk suggests
  • Elon Musk hinted at the possibility of Tesla introducing its humanoid robot Optimus to the market next year. The company plans to deploy the robot in its own factory by the year's end.

  • Not long ago, Tesla revealed “Optimus Gen 2”, a new iteration of its humanoid robot designed to assume repetitive human tasks.

  • Tesla's confidence in achieving this stems from its utilization of AI technologies in the self-driving vehicle sector and its proficiency in battery and electric motor innovations. The notion that its vehicles are essentially robots on wheels was posited.

  • Envisioning a future where households incorporate a Tesla Optimus robot that assumes various manufacturing and service roles, the CEO's perspective is clear.
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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics: Why bigger isn’t always better in geopolitics.
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All Powers Great and Small: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better in Geopolitics
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Electric cars: New sodium battery should charge in seconds: E-car batteries still charge very slowly. Korean researchers now claim to have found a way to ...
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Electric cars: New sodium battery should charge in seconds
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New technology helps US shale oil industry start to rebuild well productivity: Technology advances are making it possible for U.S. shale oil and gas companies to ...
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New technology helps US shale oil industry start to rebuild well ...