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An arbitrator instructs a former Meta employee to stop promoting and publishing her book alleging company misconduct; publisher Flatiron Books earlier objected
DeepMind's latest AI model can help robots fold origami and close Ziploc bags
Future Today Strategy Group, or FTSG.
Intel has a new CEO
Russo Brothers' Busy, Boring Netflix Sci-Fi
Directors Anthony and Joe Russo say they're building a high-tech studio aiming to help artists use AI as a creative tool to make films, shows, and video games
Baidu launches two new versions of its AI model Ernie
Startup Claims Its Upcoming (RISC-V ISA) Zeus GPU is 10X Faster Than Nvidia's RTX 5090
Pokemon Go is getting a new owner after almost 9 years with Niantic
Developer convicted for "kill switch" code activated upon his termination
TikTok will play 'calming music' to remind teens to stop using the app
F-35 kill switch concerns non-US countries
Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges
Sonos Cancels Its Streaming Video Player - Slashdot
Everything You Say To Your Echo Will Be Sent To Amazon Starting On March 28
Musk-led cuts drive US consumer protection agency to ask for Amazon trial delay

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