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Toys ‘R’ Us Showcases AI-Driven Film at Cannes Lions 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us Showcases AI-Driven Film at Cannes Lions 2024

Toys ‘R’ Us premiered a short promo film created using OpenAI's new text-to-video tool at the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival, marking the first brand to debut a film with this technology.


UPDATE: Julian Assange Returns to Australia a Free Man After Pleading Guilty in US Court

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is on his way back to Australia as a free man after he officially pleaded guilty to a US District Court in Saipan.

Unlocking Caribbean Genetic Codes: CariGenetics' Breakthrough Study in Breast Cancer Research

Despite advancements in medical research and treatment modalities, the Caribbean region continues to experience disproportionately high rates of breast cancer-related deaths. This disparity highlights an urgent need to look into the underlying factors contributing to this alarming trend.

Bridging the Gap: B Generous Is Leveraging Financial Technology to Lend Capital to Nonprofits, and the Results Are Incredible

Kalms' B Generous, a VC-backed FinTech company, is addressing this dire liquidity issue plaguing the sector.


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Disney May Come Under Antitrust Fire for Owning Hulu, ESPN, Court Ruling Reveals
US District Court judge Edward J. Davila partially denied Disney’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by 25 subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.
Volkswagen Reveals $5 Billion Investment, Partnership with EV Maker Rivian
German automaker Volkswagen announced that it would invest $5 billion in US-based electric vehicle maker Rivian as part of a joint venture to share EV architecture and software.
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Chinese AI companies are aggressively pursuing users of OpenAI, following reports of the US's impending restrictions on its API access in China.
Lufthansa Launches Allegris High Comfort Seating
Starting June 26, Lufthansa will increase fares by up to $77 as part of its 'Environmental Cost Surcharge,' which covers higher regulatory environmental expenses.
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Cathay Pacific Airways has reclaimed a spot among the world's top five airlines in the latest Skytrax rankings, earning awards for cleanliness and best economy class.
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Foxconn, Apple's manufacturer, has allegedly violated anti-discrimination codes of conduct after turning down married women applying for jobs in an India plant.
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Nvidia's stock rebounded by 2.2% after three days of declines, impacting the Nasdaq composite and investor concerns about the sustainability of AI stock valuations.
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The European Union found that Microsoft violated antitrust rules for bundling its Teams app with its productivity software, potentially leading to fines or required changes to restore competition.
Beheaded Tech CEO's Killer Found Guilty of Murder
A Manhattan jury has found Tyrese Haspil guilty in the brutal murder of tech CEO Fahim Saleh. A Manhattan jury has found Tyrese Haspil guilty in the brutal murder of tech CEO Fahim Saleh.
This State Advances $750 Universal Basic Income for Every Resident
By taxing corporations, a pioneering initiative in this state aims to provide each resident with $750 annually through a Universal Basic Income inspired by successful programs nationwide.