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GM Names Marc Whitten as New CEO of its Cruise Robotaxi Service

GM Names Marc Whitten as New CEO of its Cruise Robotaxi Service

General Motors has hired former key Xbox engineer and executive Marc Whitten as the new CEO of Cruise, its robotaxi service, in an aim to recover itself after being suspended of its California license.


Visa and Mastercard $30 Billion Settlement on Merchant Fees Rejected by Federal Judge

A federal judge rejected a $30 billion settlement intended to cap the fees Visa and Mastercard charge merchants for credit and debit card transactions.

Millions of Miniverse Toy Sets Recalled for Health Risks by MGA Entertainment

Millions of Miniverse toy sets produced by MGA Entertainment have been recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission due to risks of skin burns, eye and respiratory irritation from contained resins.

OpenAI Delays ChatGPT Voice and Emotion Features for Further Safety Testing

OpenAI announced a delay in launching ChatGPT's voice and emotion-reading features to allow for additional safety testing


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FDA Warns Bimbo Bakeries to Not Label Products with Allergens When They Contain None
The Food and Drug Administration said that they have warned the Mexican-American bakery Bimbo Bakeries to stop using labels saying that their products may have potentially dangerous allergens when they contain none.
Waymo
Waymo robotaxis service, formerly offered to a small set of passengers, is now open to all in San Francisco.
Detroit Moves to Ban Gas Station Lock-Ins After Fatal Shooting Incident
In response to a fatal shooting during a locked-in dispute, Detroit is moving to ban gas stations from locking customers inside the store.
Aer Lingus
The pilots of Aer Lingus have gone on strike as part of a long-running pay dispute with the Irish airline.
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.
Dr Carika Weldon, Founder and CEO of CariGenetics
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.
Dominic Kalms, Founder and CEO of B Generous
Kalms' B Generous, a VC-backed FinTech company, is addressing this dire liquidity issue plaguing the sector.
Jonathan Holland, CEO and CTO of Buttery
Buttery Technology Group, founded in 2021 by Jonathan Holland, is addressing a huge challenge in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry: the need for scalable, accurate, and trustworthy AI systems. The company aims to do so with its flagship product, Honey.
ice cream
Over 70 ice cream kinds from major companies have been recalled due to listeria concerns. (Photo : American Heritage Chocolate on Unsplash) The potential presence of listeria has prompted the recall of over 70 ice cream varieties distributed throughout the United States, impacting popular brands, including Hershey's.
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