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Microsoft's AI Bet Pays Off Big, But Costs Are Skyrocketing - Professional coverage
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Microsoft’s AI Bet Pays Off Big, But Costs Are Skyrocketing

According to Thurrott.com, Microsoft announced earnings for the quarter ending December 31, revealing a net income of $38.5 billion on…

Hackers are using AI to build phishing sites in real-time - Professional coverage
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Hackers are using AI to build phishing sites in real-time

According to TechRadar, security researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have uncovered a new, sophisticated phishing technique that leverages…

Apple's Siri Payouts Are Finally Hitting Bank Accounts - Professional coverage
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Apple’s Siri Payouts Are Finally Hitting Bank Accounts

According to Forbes, Apple users are now receiving direct deposits from a massive $95 million class-action settlement. The case, Lopez…

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Private Investment in Fusion Energy Nears $10 Billion as Commercial Timeline Questions Loom

Fusion energy has attracted nearly $10 billion in private investment over the past five years, with multiple companies claiming they could supply commercial power within a decade. The surge in funding comes amid growing climate concerns and technological advances, though significant engineering challenges remain. Industry analysts suggest the ambitious timeline faces substantial hurdles despite recent scientific breakthroughs.

Fusion Investment Surge

Private sector funding for fusion power has exploded over the past five years, with total investment approaching $10 billion, according to industry reports. Sources indicate this capital infusion comes from a combination of venture capital firms, deep-tech investors, energy corporations, and sovereign governments. The majority of companies and funding are concentrated in the United States, though activity is reportedly increasing in China and Europe as well.

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Cumulus Media Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Nielsen Over Radio Ratings Practices

Cumulus Media, one of America’s largest radio networks, has initiated legal action against Nielsen over alleged anticompetitive practices in radio audience ratings. The lawsuit claims Nielsen illegally ties national ratings access to costly local data purchases. Nielsen has called the lawsuit “entirely without merit.”

Major Radio Network Challenges Ratings Giant

Radio broadcasting network Cumulus Media has filed a federal lawsuit against Nielsen Holdings, accusing the ratings measurement company of illegally leveraging its market dominance to stifle competition and charge inflated prices, according to reports filed in Manhattan federal court.