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Zuckerberg, S. Korea's President Yoon talk AI cooperation
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg met South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Seoul Thursday and discussed cooperation on AI and ways to prevent fake news circulation ahead of key elections, Yoon's office said.
European consumers challenge Meta paid service as privacy 'smokescreen'
Consumer groups from eight EU countries lodged complaints on Thursday against Meta, accusing the US company of illegally processing user data and using its "pay or consent" system as a "smokescreen" for privacy breaches.
Asian markets track Wall Street losses
Asian shares mostly fell on Thursday tracking US losses ahead of the release of crucial inflation data later in the day that will help chart the Fed's rate cut timeline.
TikTok make-up influencers spark health warnings
Pressed by parents to pose in videos with make-up and skincare products, pre-teen girls dubbed "Sephora Kids" have taken TikTok by storm in a trend that some specialists brand a danger to children's mental and physical health. Skin specialists warned that some of the products used in the kids' videos contain ingredients not suited to young skin, such as retinol.
From edge of extinction to Australia's croc 'paradise'
If you want a snappy death, one expert's advice is to leap into a river near the Australian city of Darwin -- within minutes, you'll be in the jaws of one of the hundreds of crocodiles that stalk its murky waters. The creature launched its hulking body upwards, its jaws at full stretch, before clamping its teeth deep into the flesh and splashing back into the water.
Reliance, Disney announce giant India media merger
India's Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have agreed to merge their Indian media businesses, creating a $8.5 billion entertainment giant in the world's most populous nation. India's entertainment market is already one of the world's biggest, with the merger expected to further shake up the multi-billion-dollar industry.
Meet the influencer giving young Mexicans their election news
Smartphone in hand, Mexican law student Gerardo Vera records a short political news video for TikTok aimed at younger voters who will be a major force in this year's presidential elections. Younger Mexicans "will define the vote," Vera said.
Video game giant Electronic Arts announces job cuts
Electronic Arts on Wednesday said it is cutting about 5 percent of its workforce, as belt tightening continues in the video game and tech industries. The announcement came a day after Sony said it was cutting 8 percent of its global workforce, as video game makers find they're not immune to the wave of layoffs seen recently in the tech industry.
After uproar, Wendy's says it won't raise burger prices at peak times
Restaurant chain Wendy's said Wednesday it will not raise prices for hamburgers and other items at peak times, clarifying recent comments that sparked criticism of the fast-food company. "This was misconstrued in some media reports as an intent to raise prices when demand is highest at our restaurants," Wendy's said.
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