ByteDance says it will add safeguards to Seedance 2.0 following Hollywood backlash
ByteDance has said it will work to strengthen safeguards on a new AI video-making tool, following copyright concerns and legal threats from Hollywood.
Deutsche Bank warns AI risks in U.S. equities is undermining dollar’s safe haven status
“The less attractive the dollar as a portfolio hedge, the more incentive there is to reduce dollar exposure,” Deutsche Bank’s George Saravelos said.
Crypto is playing a growing role in human trafficking networks, report shows
A report from a blockchain analytics company has found that cryptocurrency is playing a growing role in suspected human trafficking activity.
Much ado about nothing? TikTok’s U.S. usership steadies after turbulent start
TikTok’s U.S. joint venture seems to have survived a turbulent rollout relatively unscathed, as concerns of a mass user exodus now appear overstated.
Here’s how much athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics get for winning medals
For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can come with six-figure checks.
CNBC Daily Open: Muted U.S. CPI and cooling tensions with Iran give investors some comfort
The U.S. consumer price index on Friday stateside provided some balm to investors, who have been singed by drops in the market because of AI-related fears
Australia’s Qube Holdings’ shares jump to record high on Macquarie-led $8.3 billion takeover deal
The offer represents a 27.8% premium to Qube’s closing price on Nov. 21, the final trading day before the company announced it had entered an exclusivity process.
Japan’s economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Japan’s economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, avoiding a technical recesssion
Altman and Pichai among tech CEOs heading to India for major AI summit in a key market
India has a market of young, tech-forward consumers and a huge pool of talent which could be key to continued development of AI.
Warner Bros. may reopen sale talks with Paramount following new deal terms, Bloomberg reports
Warner Bros. board members are weighing whether Paramount’s sweetened bid may result in a better deal or prompt Netflix to up its offer, Bloomberg reports.
