55 minutes ago Mark Zuckerberg's Meta to Move Content Moderation Teams from California to Texas

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the company will be relocating its content moderation and trust and safety teams from California to Texas as part of a broader effort to promote free expression and address the extreme leftist bias introduced into its content moderation process at the hands of its woke Silicon Valley workforce. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to Move Content Moderation Teams from California to Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago Former CEO of MoviePass’ parent company pleads guilty to fraud over ‘unlimited’ plan

The former chief executive of the parent company of MoviePass, Theodore Farnsworth, pleaded guilty to charges of securities fraud and conspiracy after being accused of misleading investors over the service’s “unlimited plan.” Farnsworth also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud as the chief executive of Vinco Ventures, a publicly traded company. Helios & […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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2 hours ago Roche to complete $1.5 billion acquisition of U.S. biopharma company Poseida

Roche to complete $1.5 billion acquisition of U.S. biopharma company Poseida  Reuters

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21 hours ago New Graphic Perfectly Highlights Frustrations of Seattle Mariners Fans

New Graphic Perfectly Highlights Frustrations of Seattle Mariners Fans  Sports Illustrated

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88 minutes ago City of Seattle’s road design led to accident that caused bicyclist ‘catastrophic injuries,’ lawsuit alleges

City of Seattle’s road design led to accident that caused bicyclist ‘catastrophic injuries,’ lawsuit alleges  KING5.com

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23 hours ago Art of the algorithm: Expert explains how technology can improve the preservation and study of artwork

A new method for classifying calligraphy and painting images could be used in the management of cultural heritage, according to research published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology.

Technology

21 hours ago Xpeng Aero HT unveils ‘flying car’ that’s part van, part eVTOL at CES 2025

Xpeng Aero HT, the aerospace company under Chinese EV startup Xpeng, unveiled at CES 2025 its “modular flying car,” the Land Aircraft Carrier. It’s essentially an electric minivan with a small folding eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle tucked in the back, which can be rolled out and launched into flight.  The company says […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Microsoft rolls back its Bing Image Creator model after users complain of degraded quality

Ahead of the holidays, Microsoft said it was upgrading the AI model behind Bing Image Creator, the AI-powered image editing tool built into the company’s Bing search engine. Microsoft promised that the new model — the latest version of OpenAI’s DALL-E 3 model, code-named “PR16” — would allow users to create images “twice as fast […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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21 hours ago Math tutor hired by Seattle Public Schools charged with rape of an underage student

Math tutor hired by Seattle Public Schools charged with rape of an underage student  KIRO Seattle

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3 hours ago Harrell says Seattle police staffing levels improving as more officers join force

Harrell says Seattle police staffing levels improving as more officers join force  KOMO News

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25 hours ago Port of Seattle plans to use tech to target waiting drivers who park on side of roadway at airport

Port of Seattle plans to use tech to target waiting drivers who park on side of roadway at airport  GeekWire

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1 hour ago VIDEO: Seattle Police Department receives highest number of applications in 10 years

VIDEO: Seattle Police Department receives highest number of applications in 10 years  KIRO Seattle

Politics

24 hours ago CEO of Tech Company Klarna Feels 'Gloomy' Because He Believes AI Can Do His Job

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the CEO of fintech company Klarna, has shared his apprehensions about the swift advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which he believes could soon be capable of performing his entire job. Siemiatkowski writes that he feels "gloomy" over the fact AI has made him replaceable. The post CEO of Tech Company Klarna Feels ‘Gloomy’ Because He Believes AI Can Do His Job appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 hours ago HR software startup OnPay was inspired by the founder’s family payroll business

In 2007, Jesse Burgess joined his family’s payroll business. He quickly noticed that the business’ six payroll clerks were getting bogged down by repetitive, monotonous tasks — and so he sought to streamline those tasks by creating workflow automation tools. Several years later, Burgess sensed an opportunity to bring the tools he developed for his […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago Seattle police officer fired for fatally hitting graduate student with car

A Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India with his vehicle while responding to an overdose call in 2023 has been fired.

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2 hours ago Facebook Marketplace to display eBay listings to appease EU regulators

Meta is set to start displaying eBay listings in its own Facebook Marketplace classifieds platform, in an effort to appease European regulators. Back in November, Meta was hit with a €798 million fine by the European Commission (EC) in Europe for breaching antitrust rules. The EC contended that Meta created “unfair trading conditions” by connecting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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25 hours ago Farmers Not Required: John Deere Unveils Lineup of Autonomous Tractors and Other Work Vehicles

John Deere has announced plans to introduce a range of self-driving farm and work vehicles, including tractors, dump trucks, and even a robotic lawnmower. The company plans a fully-autonomous corn and soybean farming system by 2030. The post Farmers Not Required: John Deere Unveils Lineup of Autonomous Tractors and Other Work Vehicles appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 hours ago Google puts $1M into 3D design app Rooms after more than 1 million ‘rooms’ created

3D design app Rooms just landed more funding. Launched into beta in 2023, the app from ex-Google employees allows users to build and code interactive 3D rooms and mini-games using a library of more than 10,000 items, which can be further edited using the programming language Lua. Now, Google itself has invested $1 million into […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 hours ago NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots

Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.

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3 hours ago Seahawks 2025 NFL mock draft: Seattle surprisingly fixes the offensive line early

Seahawks 2025 NFL mock draft: Seattle surprisingly fixes the offensive line early  12th Man Rising

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38 hours ago City Year manager working in Seattle schools arrested after rape allegation

City Year manager working in Seattle schools arrested after rape allegation  The Seattle Times

Society

25 hours ago Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company

The combined company will operate as Getty Images, and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ‘GETY’ ticker symbol. The post Getty Images buying Shutterstock to create a $3.7 billion visual content company appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics

11 hours ago 30K LA residents, celebs flee as Pacific Palisades fire worsens; screaming residents abandon cars, creating hurdle for firefighters

30K LA residents, celebs flee as Pacific Palisades fire worsens; screaming residents abandon cars, creating hurdle for firefighters  New York Post

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3 hours ago Electrohydraulic wearable devices create unprecedented haptic sensations

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems have invented compact wearable devices that deliver rich, expressive, and pleasant tactile sensations that go far beyond the buzzing vibrations of today's consumer devices. The team published their findings in Advanced Science.

Politics

14 hours ago OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies

OPA: Seattle officer who hit, killed pedestrian in 2023 violated several policies  FOX 13 Seattle

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6 hours ago Siren secures strategic funding for its socks that detect diabetic foot ulcers

After studying burn victims and war veterans, entrepreneur Ran Ma hand-made a sock that contained sensors to detect foot ulcers. Now, her company, Siren, has secured $9.5 million, with an $8 million check from lead investor Mölnlycke Health Care to further the development and adoption of its diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) prevention product. It’s now […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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14 hours ago Seattle homeless man arrested again in park, calls for help amid legal struggles

Seattle homeless man arrested again in park, calls for help amid legal struggles  KOMO News

Events

7 hours ago ‘Trump Is at His Absolute Worst in a Crisis’: Three Columnists Imagine the World Ahead

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Trump and his team in foreign policy and national security?

Politics

17 hours ago Seattle tutor arrested for alleged rape of a child, fired from nonprofit role

Seattle tutor arrested for alleged rape of a child, fired from nonprofit role  KOMO News

Events

9 hours ago Two West Seattle eateries shut doors, citing strain from new $20 minimum wage

Two West Seattle eateries shut doors, citing strain from new $20 minimum wage  KING5.com

Politics

17 hours ago Seattle police officer who fatally struck Indian student has been fired

Seattle police officer who fatally struck Indian student has been fired  Reuters.com

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10 hours ago Two West Seattle eateries permanently shutter, citing strains exacerbated by minimum wage hike

Two West Seattle eateries permanently shutter, citing strains exacerbated by minimum wage hike  KING5.com

Politics

17 hours ago Harrell discusses new Seattle police chief, addresses criticisms of SPD in 1

Harrell discusses new Seattle police chief, addresses criticisms of SPD in 1-on-1 interview  KING5.com

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12 hours ago South Seattle tutor accused of rape, experts combat child sexual abuse

South Seattle tutor accused of rape, experts combat child sexual abuse  FOX 13 Seattle

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19 hours ago Seattle cop who killed student, 23, at crosswalk learns fate as he's hit by $110m lawsuit

Seattle cop who killed student, 23, at crosswalk learns fate as he's hit by $110m lawsuit  Daily Mail

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13 hours ago Seattle, Western Washington brace for more traffic as employees return to office

Seattle, Western Washington brace for more traffic as employees return to office  KIRO Seattle

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19 hours ago Seattle police officer fired two years after fatally striking Northeastern grad student

Seattle police officer fired two years after fatally striking Northeastern grad student  The Huntington News

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14 hours ago West of Chicago Pizza Company: A slice of the Windy City in West Seattle

West of Chicago Pizza Company: A slice of the Windy City in West Seattle  seattlerefined.com

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21 hours ago New inquest launched into deadly Seattle police shooting of man on New Year’s Eve 20

New inquest launched into deadly Seattle police shooting of man on New Year’s Eve 20  KOMO News

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15 hours ago Video: What 2024 #NFL Playoff Teams All Have in Common | Seattle Sports

Video: What 2024 #NFL Playoff Teams All Have in Common | Seattle Sports  Seattle Sports

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24 hours ago Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York JFK, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and More Highlight Alaska Airlines’ Expansive Summer Network

Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York JFK, Phoenix, San Diego, Seattle, and More Highlight Alaska Airlines’ Expansive Summer Network  Travel And Tour World

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15 hours ago Seattle Police Department receives highest number of applications in 10 years

Seattle Police Department receives highest number of applications in 10 years  MyNorthwest

Politics

25 hours ago Seattle, fired SPD officer who hit Jaahnavi Kandula, sued for more than $110 million

Seattle, fired SPD officer who hit Jaahnavi Kandula, sued for more than $110 million  KOMO News

Events

16 hours ago Mike Macdonald begins the quest for Seahawks’ next offensive coordinator

Mike Macdonald begins the quest for Seahawks’ next offensive coordinator  The Seattle Times

Politics

26 hours ago UK confirms plans to criminalize the creation of sexually explicit deepfake content

The U.K. is forging ahead with plans to make the act of creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images a specific criminal offence. A deepfake refers to manipulated media, often video or audio, created using AI to make someone appear to say or do something they didn’t. The U.K. had already made sharing — and the threat […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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17 hours ago Harrell says Seattle Police Department reported high number of recruits under new leadership initiatives

Harrell says Seattle Police Department reported high number of recruits under new leadership initiatives  KING5.com

Politics

34 hours ago Seattle police officer who fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula fired from department

Seattle police officer who fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula fired from department  The Hindu

Events

17 hours ago Seattle City Council chair wants to continue focus on public safety in 2025

Seattle City Council chair wants to continue focus on public safety in 2025  The Center Square

Politics

35 hours ago Kevin Dave: Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired

Kevin Dave: Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired  CNN

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18 hours ago Mike Macdonald: Geno Smith Returning to Seattle Seahawks 'Best For Team' in 2025

Mike Macdonald: Geno Smith Returning to Seattle Seahawks 'Best For Team' in 2025  Sports Illustrated

Politics

37 hours ago Seattle Police Officer Who Killed Indian Student With Patrol Car Fired

Seattle Police Officer Who Killed Indian Student With Patrol Car Fired  NDTV

Events

18 hours ago Bantamweight Showdown Between Henry Cejudo And Song Yadong Headlines UFC's Return To Seattle

Bantamweight Showdown Between Henry Cejudo And Song Yadong Headlines UFC's Return To Seattle  UFC

Politics

39 hours ago Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnavi Kandula

Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnavi Kandula  MyNorthwest

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