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Consortium offering to take over Malaysia Airports secures 84.1% stakeThe consortium is moving towards the 90% threshold to de-list Malaysia Airports.

A consortium comprising Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners that offered to take over Malaysia Airports Holdings said late on Wednesday it had secured an 84.1% stake of the company. The consortium, which includes Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, said it had reached the level as… Continue reading Consortium offering to take over Malaysia Airports secures 84.1% stakeThe consortium is moving towards the 90% threshold to de-list Malaysia Airports.

How I turned this 98-inch TV into an immersive entertainment system (and it’s $1,200 off)

ZDNET’s key takeaways TCL’s 98-inch Class S5 Series TV is one of the most accessibly-priced TVs of its size, and it’s currently on sale for $1,500 off. Watching movies and TV shows on such a big display is as close to a theatre-like experience as one can get at home. With such a large TV,… Continue reading How I turned this 98-inch TV into an immersive entertainment system (and it’s $1,200 off)

Tesla officially appeals judge’s decision on Elon Musk’s compensation package

Tesla has officially filed its appeal against the Delaware judge’s decision on Elon Musk’s compensation package. It’s heading to the state’s Supreme Court. For a full context of the case, you can read our last article on Judge McCormick rejecting Tesla’s claim that the new shareholder would ratify the compensation package and force her to… Continue reading Tesla officially appeals judge’s decision on Elon Musk’s compensation package

AGDQ’s best moments happen when you least expect them

Gaming/ Entertainment / Though the charity speedrunning marathon schedules the most popular and interesting runs in primetime, the event’s best moments come at any time. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video games and… Continue reading AGDQ’s best moments happen when you least expect them

CATL’s blacklisting by US tests Elon Musk’s China connectionsCATL is a major supplier of batteries to Tesla.

Washington’s addition of CATL to a list of firms it says work with China’s military could put Tesla founder Elon Musk in a tight spot, challenging how he balances his role in the Trump administration with his ties to China. CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, is a major supplier of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries to… Continue reading CATL’s blacklisting by US tests Elon Musk’s China connectionsCATL is a major supplier of batteries to Tesla.

CEO Who Bragged About Replacing Workers With AI Now Distressed That AI Will Replace His Job Too

Last month, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski boasted that he hadn’t hired anyone in a year as a result of his company embracing AI. Klarna’s workforce had shrunk by about 22 percent since doubling down roughly a year ago. Meanwhile, the company has amassed a valuation of well over $14 billion, in what Siemiatkowski frames as… Continue reading CEO Who Bragged About Replacing Workers With AI Now Distressed That AI Will Replace His Job Too

Gross AI Apps Create Videos of People Making Out, Without Their Consent

Ads for sleazy AI services that allow users to generate realistic synthetic video clips of real people kissing are flooding social media — the latest trend in the rise of easy-to-use generative AI tools blurring the lines of consent. Some of these many services advertise a tamer vision for their product, for example suggesting that… Continue reading Gross AI Apps Create Videos of People Making Out, Without Their Consent

Rent Too High? Blame AI, New Report Finds

It’s costing tenants billions of dollars every year. Landlord LiAIson It turns out that many of the country’s landlords are using the same artificial intelligence tool to jack up your rent. Packaged as part of the popular property management software RealPage, the AI is nominally intended to give rent price recommendations to landlords. But as… Continue reading Rent Too High? Blame AI, New Report Finds

Former MoviePass head pleads guilty to securities fraud

“A Florida man pleaded guilty today,” began a Department of Justice press release published on Tuesday. In this case, the ever-infamous Florida Man is none other than Ted Farnsworth, the former CEO of MoviePass’ parent company. His plea comes fewer than four months after another MoviePass leader, former CEO Mitch Lowe, entered a guilty plea… Continue reading Former MoviePass head pleads guilty to securities fraud