Today: 24 May 2026

Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
10 February 2025
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Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

A former Google AI researcher says Google’s claim that its Bard system “learned” Bengali on its own is misleading, citing company data showing Bengali was already in its training mix. The dispute follows a 2023 “60 Minutes” segment where Google executives called Bard’s language abilities a “black box.” Bard has since been rebranded as Gemini and integrated into Google’s core products.
6 July 2024
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Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Nanox.AI, formerly Zebra Medical Vision, is now the imaging software unit of Nasdaq-listed Nanox, which acquired Zebra for $100 million in 2021. The company reported losses and financing risk in its 2026 filing but said it added Cedars-Sinai as a trial partner and accelerated U.S. deployment of its Nanox.ARC systems. NICE approved Nanox AI tools for NHS use during a three-year evidence period. FDA cleared its HealthFLD liver analysis software in 2024.
2 February 2024
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AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

U.S. employers cited artificial intelligence in 4,247 announced job cuts in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. By March 2026, AI was the top stated reason for U.S. job cuts that month, with 15,341 announced. The broader labor market showed 6.866 million job openings in March 2026, while layoffs remained at 1.2%, according to the Labor Department.
6 March 2023
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Stock Market Today

  • Saputo (TSX:SAP) Shows Strong 1-Year Returns Amid Mixed Short-Term Momentum
    May 24, 2026, 3:52 PM EDT. Saputo (TSX:SAP) shares traded at CA$41.61, reflecting a 4% rise over the past month but a 3% drop in the last three months. The one-year total shareholder return stands at a robust 62.09%, rewarding long-term investors. The stock is considered 11.1% undervalued with a fair value estimate of CA$46.80, driven by margin improvements and earnings growth from automation investments and cost-saving initiatives in the U.S. However, risks include volatile dairy demand and input costs, alongside competition from plant-based alternatives and regulatory challenges. Investors are advised to assess these factors carefully and consider other robotics and automation stocks to diversify opportunities.

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HPE Stock Pops 10%, Investors Look to the Holiday Weekend

HPE Stock Pops 10%, Investors Look to the Holiday Weekend

24 May 2026
Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares surged 10.6% to $37.58 Friday, capping a 13.5% weekly gain and pushing market value near $51 billion. Elliott Investment Management increased its HPE stake to 27.4 million shares as of March 31, up from 18.6 million in December. HPE’s Networking revenue jumped 151.5% last quarter, while Cloud & AI fell 2.7%. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day.
Transocean Share Spike Fades Quickly as Investors Watch Next Moves for RIG

Transocean Share Spike Fades Quickly as Investors Watch Next Moves for RIG

24 May 2026
Transocean shares closed at $6.81 Friday, down 0.15%, after reaching a 52-week high of $7.66 earlier in the week. Oil prices ended higher Friday but fell for the week, with Brent at $103.54 a barrel and U.S. crude at $96.60. NYSE trading will pause Monday for Memorial Day, resuming Tuesday. Valaris, merging with Transocean, dipped 0.3% Friday; Noble Corp. lost 0.7%.
SoundHound AI Traders Watch for Clues Before Tuesday’s Bell

SoundHound AI Traders Watch for Clues Before Tuesday’s Bell

24 May 2026
SoundHound AI shares closed at $8.17 Friday, down 14 cents, marking their lowest level since May 18. The stock lost 2.9% this week, underperforming the Nasdaq’s 0.5% gain. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. SoundHound recently agreed to acquire LivePerson in a $43 million all-stock deal.
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