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The EU has formally charged Meta with violations of its Digital Markets Act (DMA), marking its second such charge in as many weeks. The European Commission writes in a preliminary ruling that the “pay or consent” advertising model that launched last year for Facebook and Instagram users runs afoul of Article 5(2) of the DMA by not giving users a third



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Richard Baldwin said, "AI won't take your job, it's somebody using AI that will take your job."
  • An economist has said, "AI won't take your job, it's somebody using AI that will take your job."
  • AI seems to be a positive for many workers, but some roles are more at risk of replacement.
  • Experts advise skilling up and leaning into soft human skills as AI becomes embedded in work life.

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A group of Estonian soldiers seen during a Victory Day parade in Viljandi, Estonia, in June 2023.
  • Estonia could resist a Russian attack for two weeks before NATO support arrives, a top commander said.
  • The Baltic states have ramped up their defense amid fears Russia's aggression could turn on them.
  • Estonia shares a border with Russia. In 2024, its defense spending will be more



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Welcome back! "The Bear," everyone's favorite kitchen dramedy, is back for its third season. We figured out how much the characters would actually get paid working at a restaurant in Chicago.

In today's big story, we're looking at how people are secretly


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Sam Altman is CEO of OpenAI.
  • ChatGPT might be able to write lines of code, but it's often full of errors.
  • OpenAI thinks it's found a solution to the problem: CriticGPT.
  • The new model is designed to help AI trainers get sharper in identifying ChatGPT's coding mistakes. 

OpenAI is starting to get serious about the hunt for bugs lurking in code generated by ChatGPT.

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As well as giving Elon Musk a hard time, Stephen King likes to spend his time on X (formerly Twitter) recommending movies, TV shows and books.

His latest positive review? A Quiet Place: Day One, the prequel to John Krasinski's apocalyptic blockbuster, this time written and directed by Michael Sarnoski. Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Stranger Things' Joseph Quinn, Djimon Hounsou, and a cat named Frodo



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President Joe Biden's debate against former President Donald Trump could have disastrous consequences.
  • Joe Biden's aides defended his debate performance, citing his limited optimal hours, Axios said.
  • Biden performs best between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., his aides told the publication.
  • Some blamed his performance on overpreparation by aides, The Washington Post

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In late June, the European Union shared its preliminary findings that Apple had violated the Digital Markets Act (DMA) — the bloc's first regulatory action since the law took effect in March. Now, it's Meta's turn, with the EU announcing Facebook and Instagram's owner has also breached the DMA. The European Commission first opened investigations into Apple, Meta and Google's parent company



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  • Some Democrats working for Joe Biden believe he would only step aside if given a "dignified" exit.
  • Biden is facing pressure to drop out of the race after his disastrous debate performance.
  • According to The New York Times, Biden's family is urging him to continue his campaign.

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Two managers at the World Economic Forum used the N-word in front of employees, per the Wall Street Journal.
  • Two World Economic Forum managers used the N-word in recent years, employees told The Wall Street Journal.
  • The nonprofit's founder said he will step aside as executive chairman as part of a planned transition.
  • The WEF is seen as a champion for inclusive workplaces and gender equality.

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In the latest episode of House of the Dragon, Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) visits her stepmother, Alicent (Olivia Cooke), to figure out how they can stop the brewing civil war.
  • Warning: spoilers for "House of the Dragon" season two, episode three.
  • The episode confirms that King Viserys did not want Aegon II to be his successor.
  • Fans are now mocking Alicent Targaryen for starting a civil