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AI in Action: Visa Revocations, Personalized News, and Freelance Tools

US to revoke student visas over 'pro-Hamas' social media posts flagged by AI – report

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• The US State Department is utilizing artificial intelligence to identify and revoke visas of foreign students perceived as supporters of Hamas.
• This initiative is part of a broader effort following an executive order by Donald Trump to combat antisemitism, targeting non-citizen college students and others involved in pro-Palestinian activities.

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BBC News to create AI department to offer more personalised content

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• BBC News is establishing a new department, BBC News growth, innovation, and AI, to utilize AI for providing more personalized content to the public, focusing on under-25s and adapting to changing news consumption habits.
• The move is driven by the need to support and accelerate BBC News's growth by leveraging AI technology to cater to evolving audience preferences, particularly on platforms like TikTok and mobile devices.

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Fiverr's New Suite Of AI Tools Could Reshape The Freelance Economy

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• Fiverr has launched a new suite of AI tools aimed at empowering freelance workers.
• The AI tools are designed to enhance the productivity and efficiency of freelance workers on the Fiverr platform.

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Broadcom Up Most in 12 Weeks as AI Growth Fuels Upbeat Forecast

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• Broadcom Inc. shares are seeing significant gains due to an optimistic forecast, driven by healthy spending on artificial intelligence computing.
• The company's positive outlook indicates a strong demand for AI technologies across tech companies, including Apple Inc.

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Microsoft Plans $297 Million South Africa AI Investment

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• Microsoft plans to invest $297 million in South Africa by 2027 to enhance its cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities.
• The investment aims to expand Microsoft's presence and infrastructure for AI technologies in South Africa.

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