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Illustration of Donald Trump before a TikTok display as U.S.-China dealmaking looms in the background. This AI-generated image depicts the political and commercial tensions surrounding the reported TikTok agreement. / AI generated
A reported $10 billion payout tied to the TikTok restructuring is intensifying scrutiny of whether the Trump administration turned a national security standoff into a lucrative political transaction.
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Adobe will pay a $75 million fine and provide $75 million in free services under a proposed U.S. settlement over allegedly hidden subscription fees and difficult cancellations.
Meta is weighing another major round of layoffs as it ramps up expensive AI hiring and infrastructure investments.
Oracle is preparing further layoffs after increasing its restructuring budget and telling investors that AI tools are helping smaller teams produce more software.
The student-run Start Summit will bring more than 7,000 founders, investors and young talents from over 30 countries to St. Gallen on March 19 and 20 for a program focused on deep tech, European innovation and startup growth.
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A reported $10 billion payout tied to the TikTok restructuring is intensifying scrutiny of whether the Trump administration turned a national security standoff into a lucrative political transaction.
Adobe will pay a $75 million fine and provide $75 million in free services under a proposed U.S. settlement over allegedly hidden subscription fees and difficult cancellations.
Meta is weighing another major round of layoffs as it ramps up expensive AI hiring and infrastructure investments.
Oracle is preparing further layoffs after increasing its restructuring budget and telling investors that AI tools are helping smaller teams produce more software.
The student-run Start Summit will bring more than 7,000 founders, investors and young talents from over 30 countries to St. Gallen on March 19 and 20 for a program focused on deep tech, European innovation and startup growth.
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