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A senior Hamas leader has indicated that a proposed ceasefire includes a three-stage process, with the first stage involving the release of civilians such as women, children, adults, and patients.

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January 30, 2024 | 3:23 pm

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New York State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Citibank for its alleged failure to protect customers from electronic fraud and for not reimbursing victims as required by law. The lawsuit claims that Citibank's practices have resulted in significant financial losses for consumers and that the bank has violated the Electronic Fund Transfer Act by not properly investigating fraud claims or refunding unauthorized transactions.

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January 30, 2024 | 3:03 pm

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Rail Vision has unveiled a new AI computer designed to enhance railway safety and prevent accidents through high-performance, real-time AI deep learning inferencing.

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January 30, 2024 | 2:05 pm

MSFT

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has expressed concerns over AI-generated explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift, calling the situation 'alarming and terrible.' In an NBC Nightly News interview, he highlighted the need for tech companies to implement safeguards and proposed a global agreement for content regulation. The controversy underscores the misuse of AI technology, with incidents of nonconsensual explicit images spreading on social media. Microsoft's Designer image generator is speculated to have been used to create such images, although this is unconfirmed.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

January 30, 2024 | 2:04 pm

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The Floki team has responded to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's concerns by implementing safeguards in their staking program. They have added disclaimers and blocked Hong Kong residents from participating in the Floki and TokenFi staking programs. The team also explained the high APY of their staking program, which is tied to the market value of $TOKEN. The SFC had issued a warning about high-return staking programs, and Floki's token was trading up 2.10% at the time of the article.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

January 30, 2024 | 11:20 am

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The U.S. and China held a Counter-Narcotics Working Group meeting in Beijing, where China's Public Security Minister reported in-depth, pragmatic communication and a common understanding on the group's work plan, according to a Reuters pool report.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

January 30, 2024 | 10:25 am

GIB

CGI (NYSE:GIB) has entered into a 10-year strategic partnership with Posti Group to develop and deliver digital multichannel messaging services. The partnership includes the transfer of 88 professionals from Finland, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia to CGI, and a collaboration to modernize digital messaging technology. This will enable Posti to better meet customer expectations and enhance cybersecurity and operational security.

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January 30, 2024 | 10:02 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. (AAPL) is opposing UK government's proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act, which could allow the Home Office to pre-approve or reject new security features, affecting global privacy and security. Apple has previously threatened to withdraw iMessage and FaceTime from the UK and joined other tech giants in opposing the Online Safety Bill. The amendments will be debated in the House of Lords.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

January 30, 2024 | 7:34 am

JPM

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co, warned of a potential global market 'rebellion' due to the rising U.S. national debt, which has surpassed $34 trillion. During a panel at the Bipartisan Policy Center, he expressed concern over the debt-to-GDP ratio reaching 130% by 2035 and the implications of foreign holdings of U.S. debt. Dimon emphasized the importance of addressing the debt issue to maintain global security and a strong America.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

January 30, 2024 | 1:51 am

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The U.S. is reportedly set to renew oil sanctions on Venezuela following the barring of a candidate. The renewal is scheduled for April, coinciding with the expiration of the current license.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 29, 2024 | 6:24 pm