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Reddit Faces FTC Inquiry Over AI Data Ahead of IPO

In a recent update to its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus, Reddit disclosed that it’s under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding its data-licensing practices for training artificial…
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Walmart Self-Checkout Experiment Sparks Controversy

Walmart self-checkout lanes are possibly being reserved for select customers like Walmart+ subscribers and delivery drivers as part of an experimental phase where different methods are being tested.
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McDonald’s Global Technology Outage

McDonald’s found itself embroiled in a far-reaching technology outage on Friday, which caused ordering systems to halt in various countries, including the U.K., Australia, and Japan.
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Biden Opposes US Steel Sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel

President Joe Biden recently declared his stance against the announced sale of the U.S. Steel company to Japan’s Nippon Steel, and he emphasized the importance of maintaining American ownership and…

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