New California Law Wants Companion Chatbots to Tell Kids to Take Breaks
California Mandates AI Companion Chatbots to Disclose Non-Human Status and Promote User Well-Being Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law…
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Meta Stock Analysis: Why Citi Sees Catalyst Despite OpenAI Competition
Meta Platforms shares have been range-bound since July earnings, but Citi analysts see catalysts emerging. Despite OpenAI’s Sora video app competition, Meta’s core ad business shows strength with budget share gains and ad load growth potential.
Meta Platforms stock has been trading in a tight range since its post-earnings surge in late July, but one Wall Street firm sees catalysts emerging that could break the stalemate. Citi analysts have placed a 90-day catalyst watch on the social media giant, maintaining their $915 price target despite competitive pressures from OpenAI‘s recently launched Sora video generation app.
Meta’s Range-Bound Trading Pattern
Carmakers Face Massive UK Lawsuits Over Diesel Emissions Test Cheating Allegations
Over 1.6 million claimants accuse Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Peugeot, and Citroen of using defeat devices to cheat diesel emissions tests. The London High Court case represents one of the largest mass lawsuits in English legal history, with allegations that vehicles emitted up to 12 times legal NOx limits on roads.
Some of the world’s largest carmakers face massive UK lawsuits over allegations they systematically cheated diesel emissions tests, with lawyers for over 1.6 million claimants telling London’s High Court that manufacturers “would rather cheat than comply with the law.” The landmark case targets Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis-owned brands Peugeot and Citroen, representing one of the largest collective actions in United Kingdom legal history.
Diesel Emissions Test Manipulation Allegations
Google tried to kill this Pixel VoLTE-enabling app, but the developer already has a fix
Pixel VoLTE-Enabling App Survives Google’s Blockade with Clever Technical Workaround A Korean developer’s innovative Pixel IMS application, which enables VoLTE…
AI Investment Boom Sets Stage for Historic Economic Bust
The AI investment surge hitting $364 billion this year echoes historical tech bubbles that ended in economic collapse. With projections reaching $5.2 trillion by 2030, indicators suggest we’re headed for a major correction that could dwarf previous tech busts.
The artificial intelligence investment boom has become the single biggest factor propping up the U.S. economy, with tech giants expected to pour $364 billion into AI development this year alone according to recent analysis. This staggering figure dwarfs even IBM’s legendary $5 billion “bet-the-company” gamble in the 1960s that Fortune magazine called unprecedented for its era. Yet history shows that such massive technological investments often lead to overexpansion, market saturation, and eventual economic collapse.
The Historical Pattern of Tech Investment Cycles
We launched an AI agent and it flopped. Here’s what we learned — and why we’re trying again
When Our AI Agent Failed: Key Lessons From a Botched Launch In September 2023, we believed we had created something…
European markets head for mostly higher open, brushing off new U.S.-China trade spat
European Markets Open Higher Amid U.S.-China Trade Tensions European stock markets are poised for a mostly positive start to the…
For the US EV market, the training wheels are off. Tesla will survive. Who else will?
US EV Market Enters New Phase as Federal Support Wanes The American electric vehicle market has reached a critical inflection…
US Economic Growth Forecasts Revised Upward as Job Gains Remain Modest
The National Association for Business Economics survey reveals upgraded US economic growth projections for 2025 and 2026, with GDP expected to rise 1.8% this year. Despite improved business investment forecasts, job growth remains modest as economists maintain cautious optimism about labor market conditions.
US economic growth forecasts have been significantly upgraded for 2025 and 2026, with economists now projecting stronger expansion despite expectations of modest job gains, according to the latest survey from the National Association for Business Economics. The revised outlook reflects improved business investment projections while maintaining cautious expectations for employment growth through next year.
Upward Revision in GDP Growth Projections
KB5067103 Windows 11 Update Enhances Click to Do with Smart Visual Cues
Microsoft’s latest KB5067103 update brings significant enhancements to Click to Do functionality in Windows 11. The feature now uses visual cues to highlight actionable elements and includes important display alignment fixes for smoother user experience.
Windows 11’s latest KB5067103 update significantly enhances the Click to Do feature with smarter visual cues and improved functionality for Copilot+ PC users. The development represents Microsoft’s continued commitment to bridging the gap between detection and execution, allowing users to “act on what matters” with greater efficiency and precision.