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Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the U.S. for its

Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
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Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity

Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it signed a contract with Bechtel Corp for engineering, procurement and construction of the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion

Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity
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Apollo, Blackstone work on $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports

Apollo Global Management and Blackstone are working to bring in additional investors for about $36 billion debt financing tied to AI startup Anthropic PBC's efforts to expand its AI

Apollo, Blackstone work on $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports
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Dell lifts forecasts as AI data center buildout fuels demand, shares soar

Dell boosted its annual revenue and profit expectations on Thursday, showing data center expansion by clients is fueling demand for its AI-optimized servers that

Dell lifts forecasts as AI data center buildout fuels demand, shares soar
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A quarter still buys a phone call in this small town

A quarter still buys a phone call in this small town

A quarter still buys a phone call in this small town
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Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Thursday it raised $65 billion in private funding that will push its valuation to $965 billion, a whopping number that makes the 5-year-old research laboratory behind the Claude chatbot one of the world’s most valuable startups as it careens toward a likely Wall Street debut

Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges
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NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

The NBA has approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery
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Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
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California sues 23andMe over large 2023 data breach

The genetics testing company 23andMe was sued on Thursday by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, over a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic and other

California sues 23andMe over large 2023 data breach
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Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics

European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics
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AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up
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Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President  

Small biotech firms "latch onto" AI more quickly than bigger firms, the head of Chinese tech giant Tencent's healthcare division said on Thursday, as more businesses

Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President  
Europe|Technology|World

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Europe should show some proof of its allegations that Moscow is jamming GPS signals in Europe. 

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals
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Hospitality baron Fertitta expands leisure push with $18 billion Caesars buyout

Hospitality billionaire Tilman Fertitta's firm will buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6 billion deal, the companies said on Thursday, expanding his leisure

Hospitality baron Fertitta expands leisure push with $18 billion Caesars buyout
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IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029

IBM said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $10 billion in quantum computing over five years as it aims to build by 2029 the first large-scale quantum computer capable of

IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029
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Best Buy forecasts upbeat sales as AI gadgets boost demand; shares rise

Best Buy on Thursday forecast second-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates after beating quarterly expectations on steady demand for AI-powered smartphones and

Best Buy forecasts upbeat sales as AI gadgets boost demand; shares rise
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Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout

EQT has partnered with Alphabet's

Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout
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CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound

CVS Health will restore Eli Lilly's weight-loss injection Zepbound to its list of covered drugs and add the drugmaker's newly approved obesity pill, Foundayo, it

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound
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US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday it has opened a preliminary probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles over an issue with the rear toe link.

US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles
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FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

The U.S.

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027
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From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work

Whether they are recruiting the ideal "momfluencer" to sell diapers or trawling through reams of data to fast-track drug launches, global

From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work
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JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's $2.5 billion bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy may involve Chinese subsidies, European Union competition

JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn
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IBM commits $5 billion to secure open-source software

IBM said on Thursday it has committed $5 billion to an initiative that will deploy engineers and AI tools to help companies better secure open source software.

IBM commits $5 billion to secure open-source software
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US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows

U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an

US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows
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A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
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CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft
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Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely

The human mind is always searching for meaning in ambiguity. Could misinterpretations of the external world create the experience of the supernatural?

Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely
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Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs
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Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

When AI is used to manufacture fake endorsements, copyright law doesn’t do enough to protect celebrities, influencers and other public figures.

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes
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US core capital goods orders fall in April

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in April after hefty gains in the prior months, but demand remains underpinned by an artificial

US core capital goods orders fall in April
Europe|Technology|World

On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear

In a corn field in eastern Ukraine, soldiers fired drones into the sky using a slingshot, aiming at military targets

On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear
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CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution

CNN on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Perplexity in New York federal court, alleging the AI search engine provider is unlawfully distributing its copyrighted content, marking the

CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution
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Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake

Nebius Group's shares climbed 9% on Thursday after a fund run by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner disclosed a stake in the AI infrastructure firm.

Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake
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From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying

Shares of biotech-turned-AI company Rocket One jumped almost 40% on Thursday as the company rebranded to capitalize on hot investment themes, a strategy many

From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying
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US Treasury rolls out Trump Accounts app nationwide

The U.S.

US Treasury rolls out Trump Accounts app nationwide
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Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts
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It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy
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US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company

US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company

US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company
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Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand

Electric vehicle maker Xpeng on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below market expectations, underscoring a prolonged slowdown in demand and stiff competition in the Chinese

Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand
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Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says

Groq is raising up to $650 million from existing investors, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, after the AI chip startup signed a $17 billion licensing deal

Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says
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Meta commits $13 million in additional funding for oversight board until 2028

Meta's Oversight Board said on Thursday it has secured $13 million in additional funding from the social media company to secure the independent watchdog's operations through 2028.

Meta commits $13 million in additional funding for oversight board until 2028
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Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation

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Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation
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Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office

Anthropic will continue expanding in Europe after opening its sixth office on the continent in Milan on Thursday, Chris Ciauri, managing director for international at the U.S

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office
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Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk
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‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good
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More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why

Viewership is up significantly in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, and women are the primary driver

More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why
Education|Health|Technology

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health
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Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
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Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

U.S. prosecutors slapped insider trading charges against a Google employee this week, alleging the software engineer used confidential company information to pocket more than $1.2 million on prediction market platform Polymarket

Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
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Germany's DHL hires US Postal Service for last-mile US parcel deliveries

The U.S.

Germany's DHL hires US Postal Service for last-mile US parcel deliveries
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Sig Sauer must face NY police detective's lawsuit claiming gun fired on its own

Sig Sauer, the firearms manufacturer, must face a product liability lawsuit by an upstate New York police officer who was injured when his semi-

Sig Sauer must face NY police detective's lawsuit claiming gun fired on its own
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Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says
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Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports

Microsoft will unveil a suite of new homegrown AI models next week at its annual "Build" conference for developers in San Francisco, including a coding model to boost the usage of

Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports
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Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
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Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI

Anthropic said on Thursday it has raised $65 billion at a post-money valuation of $965 billion, as it aims to bolster computing capacity to meet growing demand for chatbot Claude

Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI
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US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The U.S.

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches
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Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8

Anthropic on Thursday said it is launching an upgraded Claude Opus 4.8 model even as it works to release its powerful, market-moving Mythos model to all customers in the coming

Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8
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Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI

Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI
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Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero ahead of fresh bid, sources say

Uber has raised its stake in Germany's Delivery Hero to nearly 37% from 25% after buying a stake from fellow shareholder Aspex Management, according to regulatory

Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero ahead of fresh bid, sources say
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Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the IPO-bound company had only agreed to lease its Colossus AI training data center clusters to Anthropic for six months, though he added it

Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic
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Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come

China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during a recent visit by U.S.

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come
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Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
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Snowflake jumps as AWS deal, upbeat forecast lift lagging sentiment

By Kanishka Ajmera and Deborah Mary Sophia May 28 - Snowflake shares surged more than 33% on Thursday after the company raised its annual revenue forecast and a $6 billion deal with Amazon bolstered

Snowflake jumps as AWS deal, upbeat forecast lift lagging sentiment
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Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says

Europe may struggle to respond to risks from links between crypto assets and banks in the way U.S. authorities contained damage during the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)

Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says
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Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say

Japan Investment Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, is considering selling JSR, two people familiar with the matter said, two years after it took

Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say
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China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US

China is designing a futures market for AI tokens, sources familiar with the matter said, as the country potentially takes a different tack to U.S. exchanges developing compute

China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say
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US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds
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Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed

The U.S. has no timetable for levying Section 232 tariffs on semiconductors but preferential terms have already been agreed under a January trade deal, Taiwan Vice Premier

Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed
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In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

Tencent says users of PayPal will be able to make payments in China using QR codes through WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, in a tourism friendly move

In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks
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Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports

The Trump administration is in talks to provide funding to some drone companies, including Unusual Machines and Sequoia Capital-backed Neros, the Wall Street Journal reported on

Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports
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Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally

Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, as oil prices eased and AI-related shares rallied on robust demand outlook.

Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally
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China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says

China's auto industry has likely moved past its "golden era," NIO Chief Executive William Li said on Thursday, as a downturn in domestic car

China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says
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Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype