A quick explainer on Silicon Valley's newest, controversial philosophy

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Marc Andreessen is casting anyone against "techno-optimism" as an enemy.

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It sure looks like we won't get a cheaper version of the Cybertruck anytime soon

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Elon Musk said that the Cybertruck would start at $39,900 when he unveiled it in 2019.

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FTX is considering 3 bids to restart the crypto exchange, report says

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Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Diners who let their kids run wild are being charged extra at a Georgia restaurant – and people have views

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The restaurant makes diners pay a surcharge if they're "unable to parent."

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Here's what reportedly led to Cruise robotaxis getting banned in San Francisco

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A Cruise robotaxi driving in San Francisco at night.

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AI music doesn't have 'soul' and is not good enough to be a threat to artists yet, Jason Derulo says

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Jason Derulo has spoken out on the debate over AI music.

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All billionaires should pay a 2% global minimum tax, a research report backed by a Nobel Prize-winning economist says

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Billionaires should have to pay at least a 2% wealth tax, the EU Tax Observatory says.

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Instagram is desperate to make you pay to use its platform — and it's testing a new service that boosts your profile if you do

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Meta introduced verified badges for Instagram and Facebook earlier this year

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Harvard takes another blow over Israel as ex-Maryland governor withdraws from a pair of fellowships citing 'dangerous antisemitism'

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Airline CEO who once said a woman couldn't do his job steps down after decades in post

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Akbar Al Baker.

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