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Their labour in demand, Germany's Syrians are in no rush to leave

After Assad's fall, Syrian refugees in Germany express reluctance to return due to established lives and labor needs, while political debates about their future emerge.

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Amazon donating $1 million to Trump inaugural fund, to air event on Prime Video

Amazon and Meta donate $1 million each to Trump's inaugural fund, with Prime Video also contributing. Bezos, critical of media bias, will meet Trump next week.

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Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience

Meta launched an AI model, Meta Motivo, to enhance digital avatars in the Metaverse, alongside the Large Concept Model for language training and other AI tools.

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Factbox-How Trump's new FTC chair views AI, Big Tech

Andrew Ferguson, FTC chair pick, aims to regulate Big Tech while avoiding stringent AI laws, emphasizing data privacy, free speech, and parental control over children's online activities.

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BuzzFeed sells 'Hot Ones' creator for $82.5 million to group led by Soros-affiliate

BuzzFeed sold First We Feast for $82.5 million, focusing on high-margin revenues while continuing the popular 'Hot Ones' series led by Chris Schonberger and Sean Evans.

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Trump names Andrew Ferguson as FTC Chair. What are the Big Tech implications?

President-elect Trump plans to appoint Andrew Ferguson as FTC Chair, emphasizing antitrust enforcement on Big Tech while reversing policies from the previous administration, particularly regarding mergers and AI regulation.

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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund

Meta Platforms donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund, diverging from Zuckerberg's past neutrality, amidst strained relations post-2020 election and following the Capitol riots.

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China's Instagram-rival Xiaohongshu hits $1 billion in annual profit ahead of potential IPO

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Australia plans new rules forcing Big Tech to continue paying news outlets

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Google-parent Alphabet hits record high after Trump taps Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair