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Tesla's ad spend on X has shrunk to almost nothing

Tesla's ad spend on X has shrunk to almost nothing: Tesla spent a fraction on X in early 2025 compared to 2024. It also paid $300,000 to Kimbal Musk's drone company. Read More

Google Gemini dubbed 'high risk' for kids and teens in new safety assessment: Google's Gemini comes up short on kids' safety, says Common Sense Media. Read More

A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025: From leadership changes at legacy semiconductor companies to wishy washy policy around chip exports, a lot has happened already. Read More

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