INDUSTRY
As artificial intelligence companies compete for increasingly scarce training material, some are reportedly turning to an unexpectedly old-fashioned source: physical books. AI developers and their contractors are purchasing large quantities of secondhand books, removing their bindings and scanning the pages before destroying or recycling the originals, according to a July
Verizon Profit Declines Amid Pricier Plan Launch and Subscriber Loss
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Verizon Communications Inc's profit fell 23 percent and it added fewer-than-expected...
Exxon Mobil Shares Surge to Record Intraday High
HOUSTON (Reuters) — Exxon Mobil Corp shares passed their all-time high on Friday, Oct. 21 as oil prices...
Toyota Expects Full-Year Output Cut Due to Chip Shortage
TOKYO (Reuters) — Toyota Motor Corp said on Friday, Oct. 21 that its annual vehicle production was likely...
Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid Recession Concerns and Unstable Chinese Demand
NEW YORK (Reuters) — Oil prices toggled between negative and positive territory on Friday, Oct. 21 as...
Amazon Launches Home Insurance Comparison Website in England
LONDON (Reuters) — E-commerce giant Amazon is launching a home insurance portal in England and has signed...
Pakistan ‘May Buy’ Discounted Russian Oil: Finance Minister
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) — Pakistan is considering buying discounted Russian oil, its finance minister said...
Biden Awards $2.8 Billion to Boost US Mineral Output for EV Batteries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The Biden administration said on Wednesday, Oct. 19 that it will be awarding $2.8...
Ranchers Irate as Google Installs Emissions Data Into Recipe Searches to Discourage Meat Eating
The agriculture industry is not happy after Google announced it plans to deploy a new social credit-style...
Germany’s Scholz: Nuclear Plant Extension Brings Clarity
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday, Oct. 18, that his decision to extend the lifespan of three...