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FBI Director Christopher Wray and U.S. Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone have warned of increasing cyber threats from China and cybercriminals targeting U.S. AI firms. Companies like Alphabet Inc's Google and Microsoft Corp are at risk due to their innovation and intellectual property. The FBI and U.S. Cyber Command are working together to counter these threats, emphasizing the importance of AI in national defense and the need for partnerships to protect intellectual property.

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January 10, 2024 | 3:33 am

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FBI Director Christopher Wray and U.S. Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone have warned of increasing cyber threats from China and cybercriminals targeting U.S. AI firms. American AI industry leaders like Alphabet Inc's Google and Microsoft Corp, along with OpenAI, are at risk of cyberattacks aimed at their innovation and intellectual property. The FBI and U.S. Cyber Command are working together to counter these threats, which are considered a matter of national security. The National Security Agency has established the AI Security Center to bolster AI capabilities in national security systems.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

January 10, 2024 | 3:32 am

META

A Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) employee claims she's under investigation after complaining about censorship of pro-Palestinian content. She alleges that a letter she co-authored, which gained support from 450 colleagues, was removed from Meta's internal forum and her system access was revoked. Meta's spokesperson emphasized the company's non-political workplace policy and commitment to a respectful and inclusive environment. This incident adds to the scrutiny Meta faces over content moderation and allegations of bias in handling Palestinian content.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

January 10, 2024 | 3:12 am

TSLA

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and Tesla investor, expressed disappointment over Tesla's lack of a large language model (LLM) in its vehicles, following announcements by competitors like Volkswagen about integrating ChatGPT in their cars. Elon Musk has previously hinted at exploring a partnership with his AI startup xAI to bring its AI chatbot Grok to Tesla cars, emphasizing Tesla's AI capabilities over traditional automaking.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

January 10, 2024 | 3:02 am

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Saori Casey, a former Apple Inc. executive, is set to become the CFO of Sonos Inc., replacing Eddie Lazarus who will become the chief strategy officer. Casey's extensive experience at Apple, where she managed financial planning and investor relations, is expected to benefit Sonos as it expands into new markets like headphones. This appointment follows a trend of executive departures from Apple, with other notable figures like Tang Tan and Steve Hotelling also leaving the company.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

January 10, 2024 | 1:50 am

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Boeing CEO David Calhoun has committed to acknowledging the company's mistake and ensuring complete transparency as investigations into a recent incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 9 continue. The FAA has grounded all 737 Max 9 jets, and airlines like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have found loose parts in their Boeing fleets. Boeing shares closed down 1.41% at $225.76 and have dropped over 10% in the past week.

Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann

January 09, 2024 | 10:54 pm

WMT

At CES, Walmart discussed its vision for adaptive retail, emphasizing the use of AI, GenAI, and AR to transform from a shopping destination to a customer's concierge.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 10:35 pm

APA

Stephen J. Riney has been promoted to President and CFO of APA Corporation. He has been with the company since 2015, serving as the executive vice president and CFO.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 10:04 pm

KTCC

Craig D. Gates, the President and CEO of Key Tronic, has announced his retirement effective June 30, 2024. Brett R. Larsen has been appointed as his successor and will take on the role of COO. The transition is detailed in an 8-K filing.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 09, 2024 | 10:04 pm

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Boeing's CEO addressed staff about the importance of ensuring customers trust the safety of their airplanes, particularly in light of the recent Alaska Air accident that significantly impacted customer confidence.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 09, 2024 | 9:46 pm