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A top Israeli economist says a recession is almost certain as leaders warn of a long war

Israeli ground troops are massed near the border with Gaza, following Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks that killed 1,400 people. But…

Coinbase picks Ireland as its main EU regulatory hub as U.S. authorities go on the offensive

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has chosen Ireland as its main operational and regulatory hub in the European Union, the company told…

Google, Amazon, Apple could see antitrust bills put on hold if Jim Jordan is House speaker

If Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio is elected the speaker of the House Tuesday, tech giants like Google, Apple,…

U.S. tackles loopholes in curbs on AI chip exports to China

The U.S. will take steps to prevent American chipmakers from selling products to China that circumvent government restrictions, a U.S. official said, as part of…

China gives Ehang the first industry approval for fully autonomous, passenger-carrying air taxis

BEIJING — Self-driving air taxis are one step closer to reality in China. Guangzhou-based Ehang on Friday said it received…

Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard takeover approved by UK, clearing way for deal to close

Britain’s top competition watchdog on Friday gave the green light to Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion takeover of gaming firm Activision…

While ChatGPT stokes fears of mass layoffs, new jobs are being spawned to review AI

Artificial intelligence might be driving concerns over people’s job security — but a new wave of jobs are being created…

Already a humanitarian crisis, war with Hamas could have major impact on Israel’s economy

As Israel prepares for what could be a long war with massive humanitarian implications, there are also concerns about how…

U.S. warned China to expect updated export curbs in October, official says

The Biden administration warned Beijing of its plans to update rules that curb shipments of AI chips and chipmaking tools to China…

FTX customers who lost a fortune on the bankrupt exchange are doubling down on crypto

FTX’s multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency blowup hasn’t destroyed all faith in the industry.  In a new documentary premiering Monday, FTX customers, insiders…