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Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House…

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SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest stock sales ever by taking public a space company that is currently losing billions of dollars a year.

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Nvidia’s profit hits $58.3B as AI boom gathers more steam
Another huge quarterly profit announced by chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday provided solid evidence that Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence spending spree is still gathering steam.

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Meta begins 8,000 global job cuts in AI efficiency push
Meta Platforms Inc. is alerting thousands of employees that they're being laid off, part of a previously announced restructuring aimed at reducing costs while the company invests heavily in artificial intelligence.

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Welcome to the future: National Restaurant show features robot baristas and sushi-makers
Traffic has been down across the restaurant industry over the past few years, but you wouldn't know it by the crowds at the annual National Restaurant Association show at McCormick Place this week.

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Southwest Airlines bans ‘human-like’ robots after passenger tried to take one on a plane
There are a lot of items travelers can bring on their next Southwest Airlines flight. A robot is not one of them.

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As Expedia turns 30, CEO wants to win travelers over with AI
The office of Ariane Gorin, chief executive officer of Expedia Group, features a large window overlooking a common area at the heart of the travel company's Seattle headquarters. That was on purpose.

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Bipartisan bill would impose new annual fee on electric vehicles
Congress may require owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars to pay an annual fee to cover their share of the cost to repair roads, which could further depress sales of those models.

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Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
As artificial intelligence casts a shadow over career prospects, it is becoming an unwelcome subject at this season’s college commencements. At several campuses, graduates have interrupted speakers with stadium-wide boos when the topic turned to AI.

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NextEra, Dominion want to create a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US
NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the energy needs of artificial intelligence drive demand higher in the U.S.
