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TikTok Germany moderators raise alarm over layoff plans
TikTok Germany moderators raise alarm over layoff plans
by  AFP

Content moderators at the German branch of social media giant TikTok sounded the alarm Thursday about what they say is a plan to replace them with artificial intelligence, potentially putting platform users at risk.

EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services
EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services
by  AFP

The EU executive is preparing a list of proposed restrictions on US services companies -- including tech giants -- should Brussels fail to strike a trade deal with Washington, European diplomats said on Thursday.

Novartis first half net profits up 29 percent
Novartis first half net profits up 29 percent
by  AFP

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis posted Thursday a 29 percent increase in first-half net income, at $7.6 billion -- and unveiled its new chief financial officer. The Basel-based firm's net sales increased 12 percent to nearly $27.3 billion between January and June, it said in a statement.