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Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she "presented" her Nobel medal to Trump, but did not say whether he accepted it.
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Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
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European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
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Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown
The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.
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Votes being counted in Uganda election as opposition alleges rigging
The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.
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Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station
The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing.
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Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase
As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult.
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Aid workers cleared of human trafficking charges in Greece
The former volunteers, who were facing lengthy jail terms, worked for an NGO that rescued asylum-seekers.
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Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani
The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been "postponed".
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Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
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US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea
The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.
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Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.
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Explosion and fire in Dutch city of Utrecht caused by gas leak, officials say
At least four people are injured and several buildings collapsed as a result.
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Federal agent shoots man in leg after Minneapolis shovel attack, officials say
The incident comes as President Donald Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act on protesters.
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Zelensky declares energy emergency as biting cold persists
The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.
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Singapore's opposition leader stripped of title after conviction for lying
Singh, who was convicted for lying to MPs, has always maintained his innocence.
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From behind bars, Aung San Suu Kyi casts a long shadow over Myanmar
The democracy campaigner has spent 20 years in total in detention, five of them since being overthrown by a coup.
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'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash kills 32
The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train.
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She's offered to share her Nobel with Trump. But what might Machado ask for in return?
Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
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'I carried my wife's body for an hour and a half' - BBC hears stories of protesters killed in Iran
BBC Persian has received dozens of accounts from inside Iran, with witnesses saying they want to ensure the world knew of the violence against protesters.
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Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.
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Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation
Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.
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Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia
Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.
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Watch: Paraglider survives 500ft drop into ocean
The man's powered paraglider malfunctioned causing him to crash into the water off the coast of Palm Beach County, Florida.
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'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.
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Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.
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BBC Business
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
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Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
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Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
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US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.
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UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
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'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.
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Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water
Anger is high after thousands of customers in Kent and Sussex have experienced days of water chaos.
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'My home was uninhabitable' - residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds
A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.
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Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims
Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
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'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners
More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.
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Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
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Why the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan will really go ahead this time
Faisal Islam says the Labour argues the difference in its plans this time is that the planning has come first.
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TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
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California investigates Grok over AI deepfakes
The state attorney general urges xAI to take action over the "shocking" material as Musk denies the allegations.
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No 10 welcomes reports X is addressing Grok deepfakes
The use of the AI tool to digitally undress women has sparked a backlash as well as intervention from the government and regulator.
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Reeves vows rail plan will go ahead, despite cynicism
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
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China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
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Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer?
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.
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UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects
The government says the projects will bring down bills but the Conservatives say it is locking in high wind prices.
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US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
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Government drops plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
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New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
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Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
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World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.
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Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?
Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big?
Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing but some experts say they aren't necessary.
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Why are more bosses sharing the top job?
More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks.
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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers
Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.
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'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.
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Excel: The software that's hard to quit
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.
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How the new road safety measures could affect you
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.
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How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.
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Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
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The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
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Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.
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Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.
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Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.
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Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.
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Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.
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Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.
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Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood
Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.
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Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees'
Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.
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Shop for small businesses shuts after low sales
The businesses' co-owner says it is because of a lack of sales and high overheads.
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Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.
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The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
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Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
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The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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Martin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'
Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.
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The Inquiry
Can Kenya’s plan for digital outsourcing solve its jobs crisis?
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The Inquiry
How did live music evolve into a billion-dollar business for global stars?
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BBC Business
What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.
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TechCrunch
The AI lab revolving door spins ever faster
AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put. Yesterday’s big AI news was the abrupt and seemingly acrimonious departure of three top executives at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines lab.
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Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing
The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
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AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation
Higgsfield says it's on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.
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Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
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The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China
The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors.
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OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs
Merge Labs is a “research lab” dedicated to “bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability.” OpenAI wrote the largest check in Merge Labs' $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation.
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Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity, and others
The AI partnerships allow companies to access the org's content, like Wikipedia, at scale.
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How one startup is using prebiotics to try and ease the copper shortage
Transition Metal Solutions is applying a special cocktail to coax microbes into unlocking more copper from ore.
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US senators demand answers from X, Meta, Alphabet, and others on sexualized deepfakes
In a letter to the leaders of X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok, several U.S. senators are demanding the companies provide proof that they have "robust protections and policies" in place, and how they plan to curb the rise of sexualized deepfakes on their platforms.
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Spotify raises its subscription prices in the US again
Spotify raised prices for its subscription plan in the U.S. for the third time in three years, as it hiked the monthly plan from $11.99 per month to $12.99 per month.
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Parloa triples its valuation in 8 months to $3B with $350M raise
The massive round was led by existing investor General Catalyst, with participation from other returning backers.
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Tiger Global loses India tax case tied to Walmart-Flipkart deal in blow to offshore playbook
Tiger Global's case in India is being closely watched by investors.
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After Italy, WhatsApp excludes Brazil from rival chatbot ban
WhatsApp is allowing AI providers to continue offering their chatbots to users in Brazil, days after the country's competition agency ordered the company to suspend its new policy that bars third-party, general-purpose chatbots from the app.
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Indian SpaceX rival EtherealX hits 5x valuation as it readies engine tests
EtherealX is ramping engine tests and building a 150-acre rocket campus in India as it targets a 2027 launch mission.
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Microsoft taps India’s Varaha for durable carbon removal offtake
Microsoft is buying over 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal credits from India's Varaha over the next three years.
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Mira Murati’s startup, Thinking Machines Lab, is losing two of its co-founders to OpenAI
The abrupt change in personnel was in the works for several weeks, according to an OpenAI executive.
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The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled
The order, first proposed a year ago, bans GM from collecting and then selling geolocation data to third parties, like data brokers and insurance companies.
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India’s Emversity doubles valuation as it scales workers AI can’t replace
Emversity has raised $30 million in a new round as it scales job-ready training in India.
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Musk denies awareness of Grok sexual underage images as California AG launches probe
The California attorney general has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI after its chatbot Grok began generating nonconsensual sexual images of real women and even children.
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OpenAI signs deal, worth $10B, for compute from Cerebras
The collaboration will help OpenAI's models deliver faster response times for more difficult or time-consuming tasks, the companies said.
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