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Leaders of Tech Giants, Meta and Amazon, Contribute $1 Million Each to Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony

In the run-up to Donald Trump’s inauguration as President for the next four years, leading figures and corporations in the technology sector are making substantial monetary contributions. Amazon, under the stewardship of billionaire Jeff Bezos, plans to contribute $1 million to the inauguration fund and will broadcast the event on […]

Belarus Extends Ex-RFE/RL Reporter’s Incarceration by Eight Months on Top of Three-Year Term

Renowned journalist, Ihar Karney, previously affiliated with RFE/RL, is currently serving a three-year sentence in prison. His charge? Allegedly cooperating with the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ). In a surprising turn of events, his confinement has been extended by eight months due to alleged ‘disobedience’ within the correctional facility. This […]

In a research preview, Microsoft introduces Phi-4, their latest generative AI model.

Microsoft has unveiled the latest member of its Phi collection of generative AI models. Christened Phi-4, the model boasts significant enhancements over its predecessors, particularly in solving mathematical problems, according to Microsoft. This is largely attributed to the improved quality of the training data used. As of Thursday evening, access […]

Mexican Legislature Greenlights Employment Perks for App-based Drivers, Reports Reuters

The Mexican Senate has unanimously endorsed amendments aimed at enhancing the working conditions for drivers and delivery personnel engaged with ride-hailing and delivery service providers like Uber, DiDi, and Rappi. The modifications assure access to a slew of benefits including social security and a Christmas bonus. The proposed reform, backed […]