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Monica Cowan is the host of the WDB Podcast and writes about news in the above categories. She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where she studied journalism at Ohio State University. In her spare time, Monica enjoys cooking and baking (especially cupcakes), reading fiction novels, playing tennis, and yoga classes with friends,

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Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show

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BEIJING — Global automakers and EV startups unveiled new models and concept cars at China’s largest auto show on Thursday, with a focus on the nation’s transformation into a major market and production base for digitally connected, new-energy vehicles. Toyota and Nissan both announced tie-ups with major Chinese technology companies as they strive to meet […]

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A distinctive in-vehicle UX could win over Gen Z and beyond

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As of Q1 2024, Generation Z accounted for approximately 30% of the world’s population, according to McKinsey & Co. As this age group gains prevalence as a primary consumer demographic, it will provide automakers with fresh brand opportunities. These customers are expected to bring new perspectives to the industry, be eco-conscious, and open to new

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TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

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NEW YORK — Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden’s official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law could be in for an uphill battle in court. Critics of the sell-or-be-banned ultimatum argue it violates TikTok users’ First Amendment rights. The

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Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain

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HARTFORD — The Connecticut Senate pressed ahead Wednesday with one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harm, including manufactured videos or deepfakes. The vote was held despite concerns the bill might stifle innovation, become a burden for small businesses and

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Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' has been sentenced for his crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims

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NEW YORK — The former Instagram influencer known as “ Jay Mazini ” who swindled millions of dollars from online followers and a network of Muslims during the pandemic was sentenced to seven years in prison on Wednesday, prosecutors said. Jebara Igbara, 28, of New Jersey, had pleaded guilty to fraud charges, admitting that he

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Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

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Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta said Wednesday its first-quarter profit more than doubled, boosted by higher advertising revenue and a 6% increase on the average price of ads on its platforms. But its shares dropped sharply in after-hours trading following lukewarm revenue guidance. Meta Platforms Inc. earned $12.37 billion, or $4.71 per share, in

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More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

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U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand — and stop — the growing outbreak. So far, the risk to humans remains low, officials said, but scientists are wary that the virus could change to spread more easily among people.

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Tesla driver in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist told police he was using Autopilot

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SEATTLE — A Tesla that may have been operating on the company’s Autopilot driving system hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle, raising questions about whether a recent recall went far enough to ensure Tesla drivers using Autopilot pay attention to the road. After the crash Friday in a suburban area about 15 miles (24

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Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway

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WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden showed off his putting during a campaign stop at a public golf course in Michigan last month, the moment was captured on TikTok. Forced inside by a rainstorm, he competed with 13-year-old Hurley “HJ” Coleman IV to make putts on a practice mat. The Coleman family posted video of

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