4 h. ago New DOJ proposal still calls for Google to divest Chrome, but allows for AI investments

The US Department of Justice is still calling for Google to sell its web browser Chrome, according to a Friday court filing.  The DOJ first proposed that Google should sell Chrome last year, under then-President Joe Biden, but it seems to be sticking with that plan under the second Trump administration. The department is, however, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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5 h. ago Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.

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6 h. ago Google scrubs mentions of ‘diversity’ and ‘equity’ from responsible AI team webpage

Google has quietly updated the webpage for its Responsible AI and Human Centered Technology (RAI-HCT) team, the team charged with conducting research into AI safety, fairness, and explainability, to scrub mentions of “diversity” and “equity.” A previous version of the page used language such as “marginalized communities,” “diverse,” “underrepresented groups,” and “equity” to describe the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 h. ago Remains of Florida tourist discovered in Georgia woods two years after disappearance: FBI

The remains of a United Kingdom man missing for nearly two-and-a-half years have been found in a privately owned wooded area in Georgia, the FBI said.

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10 h. ago Seahawks trade Geno Smith to Raiders: Ranking Seattle's QB options after making surprising deal with Las Vegas

Seahawks trade Geno Smith to Raiders: Ranking Seattle's QB options after making surprising deal with Las Vegas  CBS Sports

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13 h. ago This Split Mattress Topper Made for Partners Who Can’t Agree

If you and your partner have different sleeping styles and debate over how soft or firm a mattress should be, the answer is this split topper.

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18 h. ago If You Have to Ask About This Harlem Dinner Party, You’re Not Invited

Members-only clubs and private restaurants have become powerhouses for socializing and networking. But there are some spaces you can’t buy your way into.

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24 h. ago Canada to name a new leader while dealing with Trump trade war

After decades of bilateral stability, the vote on Canada’s next leader now is expected to focus on who is best equipped to deal with the United States. The post Canada to name a new leader while dealing with Trump trade war appeared first on Boston.com.

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24 h. ago Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia

Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia  BBC.com

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25 h. ago Geno Smith trade: Seahawks salary cap implications superb for deal with Raiders

Geno Smith trade: Seahawks salary cap implications superb for deal with Raiders  Sports Illustrated

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26 h. ago No security clearance, no government work. Seattle law firm faces Donald Trump’s wrath

No security clearance, no government work. Seattle law firm faces Donald Trump’s wrath  KUOW News and Information

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26 h. ago No security clearance, no government work. Seattle law firm faces Trump’s wrath

No security clearance, no government work. Seattle law firm faces Trump’s wrath  KUOW News and Information

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28 h. ago Mystery Buyer Close to Deal for $725M of San Francisco Hotel Debt

Mystery Buyer Close to Deal for $725M of San Francisco Hotel Debt  Connect CRE

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29 h. ago Live updates: Trump, despite sanction threat, says it’s ‘easier’ to deal with Russia than Ukraine

Live updates: Trump, despite sanction threat, says it’s ‘easier’ to deal with Russia than Ukraine  The Washington Post

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30 h. ago US lawmakers have already introduce hundreds of AI bills in 2025

Just over two months into 2025, the number of pending AI bills in the U.S. has grown to 781, according to an online tracking tool. The tool, maintained by consulting firm MultiState, shows that the number of pending U.S. bills pertaining to AI now exceeds the total number of AI bills proposed in all of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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30 h. ago US lawmakers have already introduced hundreds of AI bills in 2025

Just over two months into 2025, the number of pending AI bills in the U.S. has grown to 781, according to an online tracking tool. The tool, maintained by consulting firm MultiState, shows that the number of pending U.S. bills pertaining to AI now exceeds the total number of AI bills proposed in all of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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30 h. ago Trump claims Putin will be more 'generous' in peace talks than 'difficult' Ukraine

Even though President Donald Trump threatened Russia with sanctions, he claimed President Vladamir Putin is more "generous" when it comes to ending the war.

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30 h. ago S.F. office deal with Sam Altman’s crypto startup could be dead

S.F. office deal with Sam Altman’s crypto startup could be dead  San Francisco Chronicle

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31 h. ago Google removes ‘underrepresented’ language from its grant website

Just weeks after Google said it would review its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, the Google for Startups Founders Fund webpage is peppered with changes. Most notably Google is now using past tense to describe all of its fund programs for underrepresented founders.  This is a change that took place after December, according to the internet […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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32 h. ago Trump ‘Strongly Considering’ New Sanctions on Russia to Force Cease

In a post on social media, the president framed his threat as part of his effort to forge a cease-fire and permanent peace deal in Ukraine.

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