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Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) faces controversy and safety concerns, leading to discussions on Reddit about whether to short sell or buy the stock. Users debate Boeing's prioritization of shareholder interests over passenger safety, its financial health, and its strategic importance in both commercial aviation and defense. Despite challenges, Boeing's unique market position and significance for national security suggest resilience and potential for long-term growth.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

March 14, 2024 | 1:23 pm

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Cisco and Telenor have expanded their partnership to focus on sustainability, connectivity, security, and managed services for critical industries. This includes developing an 'always-on' solution for defense and public safety, and enhancing connected experiences through 5G, cloud, data analysis, IoT, Open vRAN, Smart Building, and security solutions.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 14, 2024 | 12:23 pm

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The EU Commission has initiated an investigation into Alibaba's AliExpress over concerns regarding the sale of illegal products, pornographic materials, and the presence of hidden links on its platform. The investigation also seeks information from online platforms about generative AI.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

March 14, 2024 | 10:53 am

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Trimble announced that two of its cloud software solutions supporting asset lifecycle management have been awarded Level 2 Certification based on the security requirements of the Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 14, 2024 | 10:36 am

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OpenAI CTO Mira Murati revealed in an interview that the release of the Sora AI model is delayed due to concerns over its potential misuse for spreading misinformation. Despite its impressive demonstration, OpenAI, backed by Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), is still refining Sora AI's safety features, including watermarking videos and establishing content provenance. The company is also considering the ethical implications of AI-generated content, such as the generation of videos involving nudity.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

March 14, 2024 | 8:41 am

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has partnered with Nozomi Networks Inc to enhance operational technology (OT) security solutions. This partnership includes joint marketing and technical development efforts. Additionally, Mitsubishi Electric has acquired an equity stake in Nozomi Networks.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 14, 2024 | 7:41 am

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Chubb Ltd (NYSE:CB) CEO Evan Greenberg clarified that underwriting Donald Trump's $91.63M appeal bond in the E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit does not imply support for any party. The decision was based on supporting the rule of law, and the bond is fully collateralized. Trump's bond payment has raised concerns about national security and his ability to serve as president.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

March 14, 2024 | 12:42 am

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched an investigation into a cyberattack affecting UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare and other healthcare entities. The attack disrupted healthcare and billing operations nationwide. OCR's investigation will determine if there was a breach of protected health information and compliance with HIPAA Rules. The Biden administration urged UnitedHealth to take action to stabilize the health system and expedite funding for affected providers. Despite efforts to restore the network by March 18, healthcare leaders expect prolonged disruptions. Cyber threats in healthcare have significantly increased, with hacking and ransomware incidents rising dramatically over the past five years.

Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh

March 13, 2024 | 6:49 pm

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The Biden administration is investigating UnitedHealth Group due to a cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, which has disrupted health-care payments and likely exposed millions of patients' data. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aims to determine the breach's extent and compliance with HIPAA. The attack, described as the most significant in U.S. health system history, has led to frozen payments, affecting hospitals and doctors' ability to meet payroll. UnitedHealth is under pressure to expedite payments to affected providers, with the White House and lawmakers urging action. UnitedHealth has outlined steps to restore services, but critics argue these efforts are insufficient.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 13, 2024 | 5:17 pm

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President Joe Biden is expected to express concerns regarding the takeover of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel. This move highlights potential regulatory and national security implications that could arise from such a significant acquisition in the steel industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

March 13, 2024 | 4:48 pm