Google loses antitrust case over search

Google has illegally held a monopoly in search and text advertising, a federal judge ruled on Monday

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Dow sinks 1,000 points, extending a global rout, as worries deepen about a US economic slowdown

Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.

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No passports needed: Singapore launches biometric immigration processing at Changi Airport

Singapore launches trials for travelers to clear immigration at Changi Airport using biometric data in lieu of passport checks.

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A real lightsaber? This Massachusetts student turned science fiction into reality

Jacob Uy, a recent graduate of Olin College of Engineering, is using his engineering skills to "become a hero" — the slogan of his company, Herotech.

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Ex-Google engineers who founded Character.AI rejoin company with new AI partnership

One of the founders previously criticized the tech giant for moving too cautiously to release artificial intelligence products.

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Google pulls AI ad for Olympics following backlash

Google was criticized for using artificial intelligence to write a fan letter to an Olympic athlete.

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Apple is spending more on AI, but remains far behind its Silicon Valley peers

Investors are focused on how much mega-cap tech companies are spending on their AI buildouts. Apple is in a category of its own.

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