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Markets
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data.
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World
Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say
Israel's military says the two men were Hezbollah operatives, but the Iran-backed group accuses it of a ceasefire violation.
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Markets
Tech stocks tumble on concerns over AI spending
A sudden wave of selling in major tech shares triggers doubt over the sustainability of the AI boom.
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Crypto
Mark Zuckerberg ordered Meta staff to develop moneyless prediction market: NYT
The Meta CEO reportedly plans for the company to launch a prediction market independent of its other apps allowing users to place wagers using a points system rather than money.
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World
UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
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