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Big AI’s $140 Million Election Machine Stalls Out
A super PAC network became so politically toxic that it stopped donating in the most competitive Congressional races.
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Bloomberg Tech: Oracle's $20 Billion Capital Raise (Podcast)
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The Charts Are Sending A Powerful AI Message: Macro Man Podcast
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AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.
Two bucks go viral tossing each other around in the woods during brawl at Redwood National Park
Part of getting out in nature is witnessing it up close, as hikers at Redwood National Park learned when rutting bucks crashed onto their boardwalk.
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AI Will Create 'Weird' Economic Benefits: Manidis
A new essay called "The Commanding Heights" argues that as artificial intelligence becomes cheaper and more widely available, the biggest economic gains will ultimately flow to the companies best at diffusing AI into the real world. Will…
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Mendler's Northwood Reaches $2 Billion Valuation
Aerospace startup Northwood raises $375 million at a $2 billion valuation to expand its production and deployment of the ground infrastructure needed by the space industry. CEO Bridgit Mendler speaks with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow on…
2 of our banks are at the heart of this week's biggest tech deals
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court
A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.
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Why GTA VI Makes the Case for AI in Gaming
As development costs soar, studios face growing financial risks and fewer opportunities to experiment. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Gearoid Reidy says AI could make game development cheaper and help revive creativity across the industry…
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Marvell-Lumentum: This Is Such a Terrible Time for a $115 Billion Tech Deal
Timing is everything when you’re trying to pull off a mega-deal. And it’s hard to think of a worse moment for semiconductor designer Marvell Technology Inc. to unveil a takeover of laser specialist Lumentum Holdings Inc. at a $115 billion…
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Midterm Rally May Be Tricky as AI Trade Becomes ‘Show Me’ Story
Traders expecting the US midterm elections to be a clearing event for stocks may find themselves coming up against an artificial intelligence “wall of worry” that keeps the market from moving higher, according to Wolfe Research.
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit, averting trial
Snap joins Alphabet, Meta and TikTok in resolving allegations that its social media platform was designed to encourage addictive behavior.
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Anthropic IPO Explained: S-1 Filing, Nasdaq Listing and Key Risks
In late 2020, a group of senior OpenAI employees unhappy with what they saw as the company’s failure to adequately prioritize AI ethics and safety left the firm to form Anthropic PBC. Just a few years later, the younger company has become…
Haley Stevens Turned Michigan’s Senate Race Into a Soap Opera
The Democratic Party’s reactions to Rep. Haley Stevens’ sudden decision to walk back her endorsement of US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and back Republican Mike Rogers have been scathing, to put it mildly. Senate Minority Leader Chuck…
Apple News maintains left-leaning tilt under new CEO John Ternus, conservative watchdog group says
The Media Research Center says Apple News promoted only 11 stories from right-leaning outlets out of 504 published in October's first 27 days.
Florida police unveil $148K flying patrol vehicle
Florida Polytechnic University's Jetson ONE eVTOL police vehicle named Astro still awaits FAA authorization before officers can fly operational patrols.
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If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
Dozens of shops across European countries have been hit by a cyber-attack affecting their fridges.
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Vista, Elliott’s Cloud Software to Refinance $2 Billion of Debt
Private equity-backed Cloud Software Group, which owns brands including Citrix and Tibco, kicked off a transaction on Monday to address its upcoming debt maturities.
Apple reports after the bell. Options traders expect a big move
Apple reports after the bell. Options traders expect a big move.
Options traders are getting anxious on Palantir and Apple ahead of earnings
Apple, Palantir puts were in demand ahead of earnings.
Meta delays new business terms after outcry over potential web scraping of news sites
Meta is delaying new terms for business accounts after a backlash from media companies and open-web advocates
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Why Trump-Tied Companies Could Face Democratic Probes Post-Midterms
Companies with Trump-family financial ties or White House relationships could face the greatest investigation risk under Democratic control of at least one chamber in 2027, with crypto, defense and technology among the sectors most…