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The Justice Department said on Monday that it had seized hundreds of computers and accused 13 people of tricking US companies into paying salaries to North Korea.In a new indictment filed in Massachusetts federal court, prosecutors alleged that conspirators fooled over 100 American firms in Washington, D.C., and 27 states.These firms weren’t named, but authorities said they include Fortune 500 companies and a defense contractor in California with access to sensitive military technology files.Investigators detailed an elaborate scheme where at least two US citizens worked with North Korean state actors from 2021 to 2024 to steal identities, use them to get people…

Here’s how X’s new head of product said he got the job: “I’ve officially posted my way to the top.”Nikita Bier, a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur, posted a picture on X on Monday with the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, writing about how he landed his new appointment.”While I already spend every waking hour on this app, I’ll now be spending that time helping others unlock that same value,” he said in the post.Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve officially posted my way to the top:I’m joining @X as Head of Product.𝕏 is the most important social network in the world. It’s where internet…

Olivia Munn says her breast cancer diagnosis taught her to let go of the “extra baggage” in her life.”When I got the diagnosis, immediately, the negative thoughts in my head, I dropped all of that,” she said.Despite being more common in middle-aged and older women, breast cancer is rising among women under 50.Olivia Munn, 44, says her breast cancer diagnosis forced her to confront her priorities in life.On Monday’s episode of “Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard,” Munn spoke about how her cancer journey prompted her to let go of distractions and focus on the things she truly cared about.The “X-Men:…

US tech giants came close to paying billions to Canada under a new tax law.Had Canada not halted a digital services tax enacted in 2024 that applies retroactively to 2022, US tech giants would have needed to pay Canada approximately $3 billion upfront on Monday, on top of a 3% levy on all revenue earned from digital services linked to Canadian users going forward.The Computer & Communications Industry Association estimated that Canada’s tax measure would lead to annual losses of between $900 million and $2.3 billion for US firms and could result in up to 3,000 job losses in the…

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership with Apple for its generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, the release of GPT-4o with voice capabilities, and the highly-anticipated launch of its text-to-video model Sora. OpenAI also faced its share of internal drama, including the notable exits of high-level execs like co-founder and longtime chief…

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal to avoid the death penalty, an attorney for one victim’s family said.Shanon Gray, an attorney representing the family of Kaylee Goncalves, confirmed Monday that prosecutors informed the families of the deal by email and letter earlier in the day, and that his clients were upset about it.“We are beyond furious at the State of Idaho,” Goncalves’ family wrote in a Facebook post. “They have failed us. Please give us some time. This was very unexpected.”They spoke with…

On Monday, Clio, a 17-year-old Canadian law firm management software company, announced that it has agreed to acquire vLex, a 26-year-old legal data intelligence platform, in a $1 billion cash-and-stock deal. The announcement comes about a year after Clio’s massive $900 million funding round, which nearly doubled the Vancouver, British Columbia-based company’s valuation from $1.6 billion in 2021 to $3 billion. vLex, which was largely bootstrapped until it was purchased by private equity firm Oakley Capital in 2022, has been a highly sought-after asset, according to Jack Newton, CEO and founder of Clio. Harvey, the AI-native legal tech startup, attempted…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal on a rebound in the 112th minute, and Al Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 on Monday night, eliminating the Premier League power from the Club World Cup in the round of 16.In a back-and-forth thriller at Camping World Stadium, the Saudi Arabian club took the lead three times, including twice in extra time. Kalidou Koulibaly put Al Hilal ahead 3-2 in the 94th minute, but Phil Foden — who entered as a substitute four minutes earlier — equalized in the 104th.Leonardo finally put Man City away. Goalkeeper Ederson saved a…

Tallulah Willis is shining a light on the physical impact of her battle with an eating disorder.In a candid Instagram post on Sunday, the actress, who is the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, shared a deeply personal reflection, detailing the hair loss she experienced during the most severe phase of her anorexia.Tallulah Willis shares sweet moment embracing dad Bruce Willis at family gatheringThe post included photos from her time at a recovery facility in 2022, showing her hair cropped close and visibly thinning.In the caption, Tallulah Willis opened up about how, at the time, she saw her…

A full-blown courtroom drama — complete with a gavel-wielding judge and an attentive jury, played out in London’s King’s Cross on Monday, mere steps away from Google DeepMind’s headquarters.Google was on trial for allegations of breaking its promises on AI safety.The participants of this faux-production were protesters from PauseAI, an activist group concerned that tech companies are racing into AI with little regard for safety. On Monday, the group congregated near King’s Cross station to demand that Google be more transparent about the safety checks it’s running on its most cutting-edge AI models. Protesters pose outside Google DeepMind’s office. Hugh…