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• A group of big publishers has been hit with patent infringement lawsuits.
• Two legal experts said the lawsuits, which concern adtech on websites, have hallmarks of patent trolling.
• Rich Media Club, which filed the suits, says it wants publishers to license its patented tech.

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Apple announced on Wednesday a new, upgraded version of its headset, the Apple Vision Pro. Don't expect major changes, however.

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• Jamie Dimon was asked about his thoughts on AI being a bubble at a conference.
• He said he wasn't concerned — but some projects won't pan out as expected.
• "You've got to go one by one to say: is it pushing a bubble, or is it real?" said the JPMorgan Chase boss.

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