E-commerce giant Amazon (AMZN) plans to spend $11 billion U.S. to expand its artificial intelligence (A.I.) infrastructure. Amazon says that it plans to invest heavily in Georgia to support cloud computing and A.I. technologies related to Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud computing unit. Amazon needs to develop data centers and advanced infrastructure to support…
Meta Platforms (META) has announced that it is ending a fact-checking program on its social media platforms such as Facebook that was meant to counter disinformation. Meta chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg said that the current fact-checking program will be replaced with a “community notes” system like the one found on X / Twitter….
UK Athletics and its former head of sport Keith Davies are charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei.UK Athletics and its former head of sport Keith Davies are charged with manslaughter over the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei. BBC News
West Ham sack manager Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge.West Ham sack manager Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge. BBC Sport
Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewablesDevelopers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewables BBC News
The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill. BBC News
While the war in Gaza grinds on with dozens of civilians already reportedly killed and injured so far this year – and as the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon largely holds – hopes are still high for a successful transition of power in Damascus following the overthrow of the Assad regime, although needs and challenges are…
The body’s co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.The body’s co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups. BBC News
Two muggers are jailed after a court hears the victim believed he was going to die in the attack.Two muggers are jailed after a court hears the victim believed he was going to die in the attack. BBC News
Futures tied to Canada’s main stock index struggled to find direction on Wednesday, after a report said U.S. President-elect Donald Trump was considering declaring a national economic emergency to allow for a new tariff program. The TSX weakened 69.9 points to end Tuesday at 24,929.89. The Canadian dollar gave up 0.13 cents to 69.48 cents…
