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Bot-like accounts on X fuel US political conspiracies, watchdog says
Bot-like accounts on X fuel US political conspiracies, watchdog says
by  AFP

Bot-like accounts on social media platform X that spread misinformation and hate ahead of Britain's election are now amplifying conspiracy theories around US politics, a watchdog investigation revealed Tuesday, as the race to the White House kicks into high gear.

Australian airline Rex enters administration as finances sag
Australian airline Rex enters administration as finances sag
by  AFP

The Australian regional airline Rex cancelled flights as it entered voluntary administration Wednesday, leaving the fate of the country's third-largest carrier in serious doubt. Australia's second-largest airline, Virgin, offered to assist Rex customers hit by flight cancellations, the administrators said.

Samsung Electronics says Q2 operating profits soar to $7.5 billion
Samsung Electronics says Q2 operating profits soar to $7.5 billion
by  AFP

Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that its operating profits soared fifteen-fold to $7.5 billion for the second quarter, as chip prices bounce back and demand for generative AI continues to grow. And demand for the advanced chips that power AI systems has skyrocketed thanks to the success of ChatGPT and other generative AI products.

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