Bitcoin Hits Record High Amidst Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $109,900 on Monday as President-elect Trump's meme coin, $Trump, generated over $10 billion in two days, reflecting market optimism towards his pro-cryptocurrency policies.
Bitcoin Hits Record High Amidst Trump's Crypto-Friendly Policies
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $109,900 on Monday as President-elect Trump's meme coin, $Trump, generated over $10 billion in two days, reflecting market optimism towards his pro-cryptocurrency policies.
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68% Bias Score
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
Freetrade Acquisition Underscores Fintech Market Correction
The 160 million GBP acquisition of the UK-based fintech company Freetrade by IG Group reflects the post-ZIRP market correction in fintech, where incremental innovation yields lower exit valuations compared to previous years, as exemplified by the stark difference between Freetrade's 5.8x revenue mul...
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48% Bias Score
AI Accent Enhancement in "The Brutalist" Sparks Oscar Controversy
The editor of the Golden Globe-winning film "The Brutalist" admitted using AI to refine the Hungarian accents of lead actors Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, sparking controversy before the Oscar nominations.
AI Accent Enhancement in "The Brutalist" Sparks Oscar Controversy
The editor of the Golden Globe-winning film "The Brutalist" admitted using AI to refine the Hungarian accents of lead actors Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, sparking controversy before the Oscar nominations.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Halts TikTok Sale for 75 Days
President Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending the sale of TikTok for 75 days, pausing enforcement of a law mandating its sale to a US company by January 19th due to national security concerns, despite a supreme court hearing earlier this month and expert skepticism.
Trump Halts TikTok Sale for 75 Days
President Trump signed an executive order temporarily suspending the sale of TikTok for 75 days, pausing enforcement of a law mandating its sale to a US company by January 19th due to national security concerns, despite a supreme court hearing earlier this month and expert skepticism.
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48% Bias Score
China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight
Lingkong Tianxing Technology in China is developing a supersonic aircraft prototype, Cuantianhou, aiming for a 2026 test flight and a commercial version, Dasheng, by 2030, which would use a ramrotor detonation engine to achieve Mach 4.2 speeds, potentially revolutionizing intercontinental air travel...
China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight
Lingkong Tianxing Technology in China is developing a supersonic aircraft prototype, Cuantianhou, aiming for a 2026 test flight and a commercial version, Dasheng, by 2030, which would use a ramrotor detonation engine to achieve Mach 4.2 speeds, potentially revolutionizing intercontinental air travel...
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52% Bias Score
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
AI's Polymath Renaissance: Democratizing Knowledge and Shaping Innovation
The increasing importance of polymaths in the age of AI is highlighted, focusing on their ability to bridge disciplines and drive innovation, with AI potentially fostering a new generation of polymaths who can address complex challenges ethically.
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40% Bias Score
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
Reflective Clothing Hinders Pedestrian Auto-Braking Systems, IIHS Finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that pedestrian-detecting auto-braking systems in three SUVs performed worse at night when the pedestrian dummy wore reflective clothing, highlighting a critical flaw in the technology and raising concerns about nighttime pedestrian safety.
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40% Bias Score
Social Media Rivals Capitalize on TikTok's US Ban
Meta, X, and Bluesky are launching new video features, including dedicated video tabs and a new video editing app, to compete in the US market following TikTok's ban; Bluesky reports 28 million users this weekend.
Social Media Rivals Capitalize on TikTok's US Ban
Meta, X, and Bluesky are launching new video features, including dedicated video tabs and a new video editing app, to compete in the US market following TikTok's ban; Bluesky reports 28 million users this weekend.
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Big Tech's Prominent Role at Trump's Inauguration Sparks Concerns
President Trump's inauguration featured prominent seating for numerous tech CEOs, including Apple's Tim Cook, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Tesla/SpaceX's Elon Musk; Meta and Amazon each donated over $1 million to the event, marking a significant shift in t...
Big Tech's Prominent Role at Trump's Inauguration Sparks Concerns
President Trump's inauguration featured prominent seating for numerous tech CEOs, including Apple's Tim Cook, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Google's Sundar Pichai, and Tesla/SpaceX's Elon Musk; Meta and Amazon each donated over $1 million to the event, marking a significant shift in t...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Inauguration Seating Arrangement Sparks Oligarchy Concerns
At Donald Trump's inauguration, a seating arrangement placing tech CEOs such as Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook ahead of cabinet nominees sparked criticism of oligarchy and undue influence, with Senator Warren highlighting the visual imbalance of power. The move was attributed to a last-minute venue ch...
Trump Inauguration Seating Arrangement Sparks Oligarchy Concerns
At Donald Trump's inauguration, a seating arrangement placing tech CEOs such as Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook ahead of cabinet nominees sparked criticism of oligarchy and undue influence, with Senator Warren highlighting the visual imbalance of power. The move was attributed to a last-minute venue ch...
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64% Bias Score
AI Use in "The Brutalist" Sparks Controversy
Director Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" used AI to refine actors' Hungarian dialogue and create stylized digital images, sparking controversy amidst the recent Hollywood strikes over AI in filmmaking, with Corbet defending its use as a post-production tool to enhance, not replace, artistic elements.
AI Use in "The Brutalist" Sparks Controversy
Director Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" used AI to refine actors' Hungarian dialogue and create stylized digital images, sparking controversy amidst the recent Hollywood strikes over AI in filmmaking, with Corbet defending its use as a post-production tool to enhance, not replace, artistic elements.
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48% Bias Score
China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight
Lingkong Tianxing Technology in Beijing is developing Cuantianhou, a Mach 4.2 supersonic suborbital airliner prototype slated for a 2026 test flight, utilizing a novel ramrotor detonation engine; a commercial version, Dasheng, is planned for 2030.
China's Supersonic Airliner Prototype Set for 2026 Test Flight
Lingkong Tianxing Technology in Beijing is developing Cuantianhou, a Mach 4.2 supersonic suborbital airliner prototype slated for a 2026 test flight, utilizing a novel ramrotor detonation engine; a commercial version, Dasheng, is planned for 2030.
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40% Bias Score