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Trial testimony reveals OpenAI interest in Chrome: reports
Trial testimony reveals OpenAI interest in Chrome: reports
by  AFP

OpenAI is ready to buy Chrome if Google is forced to sell its popular browser as part of antitrust trial, a top executive testified Tuesday, according to media reports. Turley said during his testimony that OpenAI had approached Google about integrating its search technology into ChatGPT artificial intelligence power digital assistant but was rebuffed, according to media reports.

Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps
Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps
by  AFP

The world's largest auto industry expo opens its doors Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China's global ambitions. And although the levies will increase the cost of China's vehicle component exports by about 24 percent, "this represents only about 3.8 percent of China's total auto industry production value", it noted.

Trump says has 'no intention' of firing Fed chief
Trump says has 'no intention' of firing Fed chief
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no plans to fire the Federal Reserve chief, in apparently conciliatory remarks after berating him and triggering market turmoil. The president does not have direct authority to fire Federal Reserve governors, but Trump could initiate a lengthy process to attempt to unseat Powell by proving there was cause to do so.

Jury finds New York Times did not libel Sarah Palin
Jury finds New York Times did not libel Sarah Palin
by  AFP

A US jury found Tuesday that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin in a 2017 editorial she claimed damaged her reputation, the paper said. Palin, a former governor of Alaska, was the running mate of Republican presidential candidate John McCain during his 2008 election defeat to Barack Obama.

Tesla says profits plunge 71%, warns of 'changing political sentiment'
Tesla says profits plunge 71%, warns of 'changing political sentiment'
by  AFP

Tesla reported a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits Tuesday in results that lagged analyst estimates as Elon Musk's automaker warned of a hit to demand due to "changing political sentiment." The electric vehicle producer reported profits of $409 million following a drop in auto sales that analysts said reflected brand damage due to Musk's work for the Trump administration.

US Treasury chief expects China tariff impasse to de-escalate
US Treasury chief expects China tariff impasse to de-escalate
by  AFP

The trade standoff between Washington and Beijing is not sustainable, US Treasury Scott Bessent said Tuesday, predicting the tit-for-tat tariff war would de-escalate soon. Bessent told the event Tuesday that he expects a de-escalation in the near future, according to a person who was in the room.