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TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation
TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation
Technology
by  AFP

A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be "detox" specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -– while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making money. - 'Fake treatment' - AFP examined around a dozen of what appeared to be a flood of TikTok accounts of influencer moms promoting scientifically unproven detox products.

US tightens curbs on AI chip exports to China
US tightens curbs on AI chip exports to China
Technology
by  AFP

The United States on Tuesday said it was tightening curbs on exports of state-of-the-art AI chips to China, sending the share price of Nvidia and other semiconductor companies plummeting on Wall Street. - 'Permanent loss' - The share price of Nvidia was down as much as six percent on Tuesday after the announcement, with Intel and AMD also sharply lower.

EU states strike deal on electricity market reform
EU states strike deal on electricity market reform
Economy
by  AFP

EU member states reached an agreement to reform its electricity market after months of sparring between France and Germany over state support for nuclear energy, the European Council said Tuesday. The 27 member states' agreement does allow for state support for existing nuclear power plants subject to compliance with EU rules on state aid.