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Steve Case, founder of AOL, predicts the dominance of tech companies on the coasts will give way to a flourishing of startups from smaller cities. Powered by WPeMatico
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Elizabeth Warren and Cori Bush led over two dozen congressional Democrats in urging Amazon, Lyft, Uber, and others to reclassify contractors as employees. Powered by WPeMatico
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Artists are free to create fantasies or nightmares with unrestricted image generator Stable Diffusion, but some fear a flood of AI-made horrors. Powered by WPeMatico
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Read MoreCalifornia Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers
Uber and Lyft spent millions promoting a controversial ballot measure. A new study suggests it has lowered driver wages. Powered by WPeMatico
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Users try to control the video platform’s algorithm by giving content a thumbs-down, but Mozilla researchers say it’s not so simple. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWhat Happens to Everything With Queen Elizabeth II’s Image?
From stamps and cash to passports and postboxes, the minting of the United Kingdom’s new royal iconography will take years. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreTelegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem
The encrypted messaging app is a haven for politically motivated vitriol, but users are increasingly bringing threats to targets’ doorsteps. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreElectric Vehicles Could Rescue the US Power Grid
By 2035, the batteries in California’s zero-emission cars could power every home in the state for three days. Powered by WPeMatico
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