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Amazon launches new AI devices that can listen and take notes
The products include a silicone wristband that can be clipped to clothing and a device that magnetically attaches to the back of a phone.
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On dating apps, men use AI to put their best face forward
How much AI is too much when it comes to finding love on the apps? "It's very subtle," one dating app user said of his AI-enhanced photos.
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U.S. banks dropped customers over political views, regulator says
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said nine of the top U.S. banks "debanked" customers over their political or religious views.
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Netflix cutting workforce as its revenue growth slows
The layoffs will affect the company's product, tech, legal and HR teams, Netflix leaders said in a memo to employees.
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Social Security announces cost-of-living increase for 2027
The 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is the largest since 2023. Here's how it will impact the typical benefit check starting early next year.
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Why AI could end the price tag as we know it
Retailers want to harness the power of artificial intelligence to set personalized prices for shoppers, a consumer protection expert says.
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Squeezed by inflation, more Americans fall behind on their debts
Credit card and auto loan delinquencies are near historic highs as rising prices leave more people struggling to keep up with payments.
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Would access to Russian diesel help drive down U.S. prices?
Average U.S. diesel prices remain stuck above $6 a gallon, raising fuel costs in trucking, agriculture and construction.
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Starbucks denies plan to buy Chipotle, refuting report
Starbucks said it doesn't plan to bid for Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying the coffee chain is focused on organic growth.
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Are banks, USPS and stock markets open on Columbus Day?
The stock market is open on Columbus Day, but banking, mail and some other services will be closed for the holiday.
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Nobel Prize in economics goes to 2 Americans
American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel Prize in economics for their work on models that help governments and central banks manage economic shocks.
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These 18 million households now rank as America's richest
The smallest age group in the U.S. is also the richest, with a 37% jump in net worth over the last three years — far higher than any other group.
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Philadelphia police say Anthropic AI submitted a "false homicide tip"
Anthropic notified the Philadelphia Police Department of the incident on Oct. 7 and plans to publish a report describing what happened.
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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.
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SpaceX says Starlink will become a major U.S. mobile carrier
SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service across the U.S.
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OpenAI defends firing AI safety researchers over "breach of trust"
OpenAI responded to researchers' claims that their dismissal will make safety workers fearful to raise concerns.
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Anthropic has a message for Claude users: Don't be cruel
Anthropic said the ban will only apply in "extreme cases where users repeatedly act cruelly toward our models, with no discernible purpose."
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AI leaders lobby Trump health officials in government-run chat room
A Slack workspace has served as a war room for AI industry insiders and Trump administration officials to launch a rapid campaign aimed at persuading Americans to manage their healthcare and medical records on apps.
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Chipotle shares jump after report that Starbucks has explored a takeover
A move by Starbucks to buy the fast-casual Mexican chain would combine two of the most recognizable restaurant brands.
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NFL urges Supreme Court to decide who should regulate prediction markets
In a legal brief, the NFL expressed support for prior court rulings favoring state authority to oversee prediction markets.
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Google unveils Gemini AI agent to handle workplace tasks
The Gemini agent can write and run code, integrate into apps like Gmail, and help workers knock out everyday workplace tasks, Google said.
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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money?
Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said.
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Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Healthcare providers and middlemen are exploiting a loophole in a 2020 law designed to shield consumers from surprise medical bills.
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"America's Startup" competitors use AI to launch businesses from their dorms
Young entrepreneurs are tapping AI to launch a range of businesses, from analyzing your skin to helping wine growers analyze crop yields.
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