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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Canadian crypto firms face regulatory hurdles launching a local stablecoin, while the US moves forward with stablecoin legislation. The regulatory gap could impact innovation and competitiveness in Canada. #Stablecoin #CryptoRegulation #Canada #US #FinTech #Blockchain #DigitalAssets

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

A UN survey across 21 countries shows trust in AI is highest in low-income and developing nations, with 83% in China and only 37.5% in the US expressing trust. #AI #TrustInAI #China #US #GlobalTrends #TechPerception #DigitalDivide #ArtificialIntelligence #UNSurvey

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Huawei launches HarmonyOS 6 developer beta with new AI Agent Framework, empowering developers to build AI agents for smarter device interactions. HarmonyOS 6 brings enhanced AI, cross-device features, and improved privacy. #HarmonyOS6 #Huawei #AI #DevCommunity #MobileTech #SmartDevices

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

🚨 Microsoft suspended ICC prosecutor's email amid Trump sanctions - sparking EU-wide panic over digital dependency on US tech giants. European governments now scrambling for alternatives as "kill switch" fears intensify. #DigitalSovereignty #TechDependency #ICC #Microsoft #EUTech

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

🚨 SECURITY ALERT: Hackers exploited CoinMarketCap's doodles feature to inject fake "Verify Wallet" phishing pop-ups targeting crypto users. Stay vigilant - never enter wallet details on unexpected prompts! #CryptoSecurity #CoinMarketCap #PhishingAlert #CryptoScam #WebSecurity

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

🚨 China launches national internet ID system in July - experts warn it's "digital totalitarianism infrastructure" that could instantly erase users across ALL platforms. Currently voluntary but raises major concerns about freedom online. #ChinaCensorship #DigitalRights #InternetFreedom

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Meta adds passkey support to Facebook iOS/Android "soon" + Messenger rollout "coming months." Enhanced security without passwords for billions of users. #Meta #Facebook #Messenger #Passkeys #Cybersecurity #PasswordFree #TechNews #iOS #Android #DigitalSecurity

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Study: US kids reporting "addictive" social media/phone/gaming use were 2-3x more likely to have suicidal thoughts or self-harm by age 14. Quality of use matters more than time spent. #MentalHealth #YouthSuicide #SocialMedia #DigitalWellness #ParentingTips #TeenHealth #Research

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

MIT researchers introduce SEAL: Self-Adapting LLMs that continuously improve by generating their own training data through reinforcement learning. AI systems now update their weights autonomously. #MIT #SEAL #AI #MachineLearning #SelfImproving #LLM #Research #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

EU Court advocate-general backs €4.12B Google fine for Android antitrust violations, dealing major blow to tech giant. 2018 ruling on suppressing competition through mobile OS dominance moves closer to final confirmation. #Google #Android #EU #Antitrust #TechNews #GOOGL #Competition

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

MIT study: ChatGPT users showed lowest brain engagement vs Google/no-tool groups when writing essays. 83% couldn't recall their own content minutes later. AI dependency may weaken memory & critical thinking. #MIT #ChatGPT #AI #BrainHealth #CognitiveScience #Research #Education

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

OpenAI shifts ChatGPT Enterprise from fixed pricing to flexible credits system, enabling broader workforce access across companies. Major change in enterprise AI adoption strategy. #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Enterprise #AI #Pricing #Business #Workforce #Technology #SaaS #Innovation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Google trains Gemini & Veo 3 AI models using YouTube video library, company confirms only "subset" used for training. Raises questions about creator consent and data usage. #Google #YouTube #Gemini #Veo3 #AI #MachineLearning #DataPrivacy #CreatorRights #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

45+ sources detail Zuckerberg's shift to "MAGA Mark" with talks of becoming Trump adviser. Meta CEO's political transformation raises questions about platform neutrality and tech leadership influence. #Zuckerberg #Meta #Trump #TechPolitics #MAGA #Facebook #SiliconValley #Politics

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

EU grants Apple & Meta reprieve: No immediate sanctions after June 26 DMA deadline despite €500M & €200M fines in April. Commission opts for "ongoing exchange" over automatic penalties. #Apple #Meta #EU #DMA #DigitalMarketsAct #TechRegulation #GDPR #BigTech #EuropeNews

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Trump extends TikTok ban deadline for 3rd time with no clear legal basis. How many more extensions possible? ByteDance sale deadline now Sept 17. #TikTok #TrumpAdmin #ByteDance #SocialMedia #TechPolicy #NationalSecurity #China #USPolitics #TechNews #BreakingNews

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Irish Data Protection Commission confirms Meta delayed WhatsApp ads in EU until 2026 due to regulatory scrutiny, despite company claiming "gradual" rollout elsewhere. #WhatsApp #Meta #GDPR #DataProtection #EU #DigitalRights #Privacy #TechNews #Regulation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Tesla’s robotaxi service debuts in Austin with around 10 vehicles, operating within geofenced zones and monitored by remote teleoperators to ensure safety. #Tesla #Robotaxi #Austin #AutonomousVehicles #SelfDriving #TechNews #Mobility #AI #Innovation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Lobbyists for Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta support a 10-year ban on US state AI regulations, sparking division in the AI industry and GOP. #AI #BigTech #Amazon #Google #Microsoft #Meta #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #ArtificialIntelligence #USPolitics #TechNews

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

BREAKING: Samsung semiconductor engineers fleeing to SK Hynix amid talent exodus. Sources cite brutal hours, heavy workloads & reduced bonuses driving mass departures. 200+ applied for just 3 SK Hynix positions. #Samsung #SKHynix #TechTalent #SemiconductorWar #TalentExodus #TechNews #DRAM

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

JD.com founder Richard Liu calls the past five years the company’s “darkest period,” pledges rapid global expansion and aims to take on Meituan in food delivery, travel, and more. #JDcom #RichardLiu #Ecommerce #ChinaTech #Meituan #FoodDelivery #Travel #TechNews #Business #Innovation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

BREAKING: EU Commission finds AliExpress breached Digital Services Act—failed to stop illegal product sales including counterfeit goods, dangerous toys & medicines. Faces potential fine up to 6% of global revenue. #AliExpress #EU #DSA #DigitalServicesAct #ECommerce #TechNews #Alibaba

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

US State Dept restarts student visa interviews; applicants must make social media public for embassy vetting. #USStateDept #StudentVisa #VisaInterviews #SocialMedia #VisaVetting #USEmbassy #Travel #Immigration #VisaPolicy #VisaUpdate

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

BREAKING: Netflix signs historic deal with France's TF1—first time streaming live linear TV channels! All 5 TF1 channels launching summer 2026, including live sports, soaps & reality shows. #Netflix #TF1 #LiveTV #Streaming #France #TechNews #LinearTV #NFLX #MediaDeal #TechBreaking

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

BREAKING: UBS confirms data stolen in cyberattack on supplier Chain IQ. 20 companies targeted, 130K+ staff impacted. Major security breach hits Swiss banking giant. #UBS #Cyberattack #DataBreach #ChainIQ #Banking #Cybersecurity #Switzerland #TechNews #FinTech #DataSecurity

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Temu signs US data storage deal with Oracle to localize operations amid growing scrutiny over Chinese data handling. Strategic move follows TikTok's similar approach. #Temu #Oracle #DataStorage #China #TechNews #ECommerce #DataPrivacy #CloudComputing #USChina #TechDeal

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

DOJ seizes $225.3M in crypto tied to global “pig butchering” scams—the largest cryptocurrency seizure in US Secret Service history. Over 400 victims targeted; funds will be used to compensate those defrauded. #DOJ #CryptoScam #PigButchering #Cryptocurrency

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

BREAKING: Microsoft ready to abandon OpenAI talks over ownership disputes. Tech giant prepared to walk away if no agreement reached on stake size. Partnership at crossroads. #Microsoft #OpenAI #MSFT #TechNews #AI #BreakingNews #Partnership #TechStocks #Negotiations #ChatGPT

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

BREAKING: Microsoft planning thousands of job cuts in sales division next month after fiscal year ends, sources report. Major workforce reduction ahead. #Microsoft #JobCuts #TechLayoffs #MSFT #TechNews #BreakingNews #Sales #Workforce #TechIndustry #Employment

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Midjourney launches V1, its first AI video generation model—subscribers can now animate images on the site. Video jobs cost ~8x more than images. #Midjourney #AI #AIVideo #AIArt #DigitalArt #GenerativeAI #TechNews #AICommunity #VideoCreation #Innovation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

New study from Chinese researchers shows AI models are forming internal “maps” of the world—mirroring human conceptual thinking. Tested on 4.7M odd-one-out tasks, AI grouped objects into 66 core concepts, closely matching brain activity. #AI #MachineLearning #Neuroscience #Research

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

MIT’s SEAL tech lets AI models train and upgrade themselves using their own generated data—no human input needed. SEAL writes its own rules, creates synthetic data, and outperformed GPT-4.1 in tests. Self-improving AI is here. #AI #MachineLearning #MIT #Automation #TechNews

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

AI-generated masks are restoring damaged paintings, helping preserve cultural heritage with precision. MIT’s new technique combines art and technology for accurate restoration. #AI #ArtRestoration #CulturalHeritage #MIT #MachineLearning #Innovation #DigitalPreservation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

TikTok launches new AI-powered ad tools in Symphony suite, letting marketers create 5-second video ads from text prompts or images. AI avatars can now showcase products, model clothing, and demo apps. Major push to automate ad creation and reduce costs.

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

WhatsApp is introducing ads in the Updates tab, including Status and Channels, while keeping chats ad-free. Ads will use limited data like location and language for targeting. Paid channel subscriptions and promoted channels are also launching. #WhatsApp #Meta #Ads #TechNews

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Patreon will merge Pro and Premium plans into a single 10% commission for new creators starting August 5, replacing the current 8% (Pro) and 12% (Premium) rates. Existing creators keep their rates if they publish before the deadline. #Patreon #CreatorEconomy #ContentCreators #Memberships

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Threads is rolling out a feature that lets users blur text or images marked as spoilers, so plot details stay hidden until tapped. This update aims to make entertainment discussions safer for everyone. #Threads #Spoilers #SocialMedia #Entertainment #AppUpdate #TechNews #Meta

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Tensions escalate between OpenAI and Microsoft as partnership talks stall over equity, tech access, and future control. OpenAI execs have reportedly considered filing antitrust complaints, highlighting growing friction amid IPO ambitions and $13B+ in investments.

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Meta AI now prompts users with a warning before sharing content to the public feed, following reports of accidental exposure of personal chats and sensitive info. This update aims to strengthen privacy and prevent unintentional data leaks. #MetaAI #Privacy #AI #TechSafety #AppUpdate #DataProtection

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

New York passes the RAISE Act, setting the first legally enforceable AI transparency standards in the US. Major AI labs must publish safety reports and disclose incidents or face penalties up to $30M. Supporters say it boosts accountability; critics warn of stifled innovation. #AI #AISafety

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Ad fatigue and privacy shifts are driving brands to opt-in rewards programs over traditional ads. With US ad spend topping $300B, loyalty and rewards platforms deliver data and retention. Influencer-backed programs are rising. #DigitalMarketing #LoyaltyPrograms #AdTech #Rewards

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Nintendo Switch 2 breaks records with 3.5M units sold in 4 days, leading a surge in handheld gaming. Xbox Ally, PlayStation Portal, and ROG Ally join the trend, blurring lines between portable and home consoles. Indie games thrive as gaming culture expands. #NintendoSwitch2 #handheldgaming

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

America250, the nonprofit leading the US Semiquincentennial, secures sponsorships from Oracle, Amazon, Coinbase, and Palantir to support the 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. #America250 #US250 #Semiquincentennial #Sponsorship #TechPartners #History #USA #IndependenceDay

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

BT Group CEO Allison Kirkby signals AI could drive even deeper job cuts beyond the 40,000+ already planned by 2030, as current restructuring “does not reflect the full potential of AI.” #AI #TechNews #Telecom #JobCuts #FutureOfWork #BTGroup #Automation #DigitalTransformation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Waymo temporarily reduces robotaxi service in SF, Austin, and Atlanta, with a full stop in LA, as US cities brace for protests against federal immigration policies. #Waymo #Robotaxi #AutonomousVehicles #SF #LA #Austin #Atlanta #Immigration #TechNews #Transportation #UrbanMobility

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Airbnb’s redesign and Apple’s Liquid Glass UI signal a return of skeuomorphism and dimensionality in digital interfaces as digital artificiality rises. #UI #UXDesign #Skeuomorphism #DigitalDesign #Apple #Airbnb #DesignTrends #Tech #InterfaceDesign

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Salt Lake City will use AI-assisted 911 triage to manage about 30% of 450K annual non-emergency calls, addressing staffing shortages and improving response efficiency. #SaltLakeCity #AI #911 #PublicSafety #SmartCities #EmergencyServices #TechForGood #Innovation

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Taiwan tightens export controls on Huawei & SMIC, plus some subsidiaries, limiting their access to vital tech and equipment for AI chip production. #Taiwan #TechWar #Semiconductors #AI #ExportControls #Huawei #SMIC #ChipIndustry #GlobalTech #SupplyChain

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Statista reports the global influencer marketing industry will surge 36% from 2024 to 2025, hitting $33B—even as brands cut overall ad budgets. Influencer marketing remains a top growth driver. #InfluencerMarketing #DigitalMarketing #SocialMedia #MarketingTrends #BrandStrategy

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martechnewser @cheinyeanlim.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Digital rights groups are urging the FTC to investigate Character.AI and Meta for allegedly enabling unlicensed medical practice through AI therapy chatbots. #AI #DigitalRights #FTC #CharacterAI #Meta #HealthTech #AIGovernance #AIRegulation #MentalHealth #TechPolicy

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