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☆ Google and X lag peers in addressing non-consensual explicit images, lawmakers say
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Google, X and Discord are among a group of tech giants that could be doing more to address the rising threat of non-consensual explicit images online, according to a letter that a group of senators sent to the companies Friday. The letter criticizes nearly a dozen tech firms for their lack of participation in two programs that make it easier for people to request the removal of non-consensual explicit images and videos from the internet. The letter was spearheaded by Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Sen. Rick Scott, and co-signed by ten other senators. Most of the companies named in the letter have policies against the creation or sharing of non-consensual, explicit images, and in some cases offer their own ways for users to report or request the removal of such content. The fight to address non-consensual explicit images and deepfakes has received rare bipartisan support.

Persons: popstar Taylor Swift, OpenAI, Democratic Sen, Jeanne Shaheen, Republican Sen, Rick Scott, deepfakes, Ted Cruz, —, Amy Klobuchar Organizations: New, New York CNN, Google, CNN, Microsoft, National Center for, Democratic, Republican, Capitol Locations: New York

“I never loved him,” Trump said of Valadao, according to a GOP member. Trump did not shy away from acknowledging the bad blood between House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who unsuccessfully tried to oust Johnson against Trump’s wishes. House Republicans voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress on Wednesday. In his meeting with GOP lawmakers, Trump called the Department of Justice “dirty no good bastards,” according to another source in the room. In a news conference after the meeting, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said that the former president’s felony convictions have only energized the party that will propel them to victory in November.

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☆ Jason Kelce defends his wife against hecklers over Butker's 'homemaker' speech, saying they both work and care for kids
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewJason Kelce had something to say to hecklers who were angry that he distanced himself from the "homemaker" dialogue in the NFL world. Related storiesOn the "New Heights" podcast, Travis Kelce said he didn't agree with "just about any of" Butker's comments. Jason Kelce, who retired earlier this year from the Philadelphia Eagles, similarly said he did not "align" with Butker's views. AdvertisementBut Jason Kelce was much more vocal when someone on X, formerly Twitter, made a comment about his wife, Kylie. Early Monday morning, Jason Kelce gave a response after having "seen a number of people say" similar things.

Persons: —, Jason Kelce, hecklers, Jason, Travis, Harrison Butker, Butker, popstar Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Butker's, Kylie, Kelce Organizations: Service, NFL, Kansas City Chiefs, Business, Benedictine College . Nuns, Philadelphia Eagles

☆ Coldplay, then Taylor Swift: Concert economics are driving a tourism boom in Singapore
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and now Taylor Swift. Singapore is eyeing concert economics as its new growth driver, which is set to add hundreds of millions of dollars in tourism receipts. Fans bought 200,000 tickets as the shows sold out within hours, breaking the city-state's record for the most tickets sold by an artist in a single day. And starting this weekend, Singapore will host American popstar Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour in the U.S. last year was estimated to generate around $4.6 billion in consumer spending. "Taylor Swift is also widely expected to generate a sizable economic boost, given her past record," Liu added.

Persons: Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Yun Liu, Agoda, popstar Taylor Swift, Liu Organizations: Singapore's, Coldplay's Music Locations: Singapore, ASEAN, British, Asia, Pacific, Malaysia, Indonesia, U.S

☆ Jim Cramer says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is a bigger visionary than Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer said Thursday he believes Jensen Huang — the co-founder and CEO of leading artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia — is a bigger visionary than billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, whose panoply of companies includes Tesla , rocket maker SpaceX and brain-tech startup Neuralink. Cramer's Charitable Trust, the portfolio used by the CNBC Investing Club, has long been invested in Nvidia. Cramer has espoused the brilliance of Huang for years and even re-named his dog Nvidia. Ahead of earnings this time, Cramer equated Huang to popstar Taylor Swift , saying their success is unparalleled in their respective fields. And Musk is creating, singlehandedly, a way to be able to deliver things," Cramer continued.

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☆ Ahead of Nvidia earnings, Cramer says the AI giant isn't anywhere near its peak
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It's no secret that CNBC's Jim Cramer is a longstanding supporter of semiconductor giant Nvidia . Ahead of the Big Tech company's quarterly report, which it will release after Wednesday's close, Cramer reminded investors why he feels so strongly they should buy, not trade, Nvidia stock. "Nvidia deserves its valuation, and if they take a whack at it tomorrow, when they report—remember, Friday's another day." Investors shouldn't overlook Nvidia's importance in the artificial intelligence space, Cramer added. "If you think that Nvidia's quarter is one and done, you're also thinking that AI is one and done."

Persons: Jim Cramer, Wednesday's, Cramer, Jensen Huang, popstar Taylor Swift Organizations: Nvidia, Big Tech

☆ Egg prices crashed 11% in March — and more relief may follow
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Egg prices fell by almost 11% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday, following a 7% decline in February and delivering relief from record-high prices over the winter. The decrease is largely due to a recovery in egg production and weaker consumer demand, said Brian Moscogiuri, global trade strategist at Eggs Unlimited, an egg supplier. Egg prices rose more than those of almost any other consumer good or service last year, in percentage terms. In a sign of the times, comedian Trevor Noah asked popstar Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards in February if her fans could help reduce the high price of eggs. That's more than double the price in February 2022, when a dozen eggs cost $2, but is down 61 cents from $4.82 in January 2023, which was a record high.

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