Data Sheet: Alphabet plunge, Anthropic vs. Andreessen, fintech IPOs, digital wallet rules, Pixel Tablet plans

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Good morning. Millennials—the overachieving, avocado toast-eating, unluckiest generation in American history-ing demographic of which I am an elder (geriatric?) statesman—are apparently the most optimistic about AI in the workplace. According to a survey published this week, a majority of millennials said AI improved decision-making, reduced stress, and enhanced creativity at work. Meanwhile just 1 in … Read more

Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal leaves PhonePe board

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Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal has stepped down from PhonePe’s board of directors, three quarters after making a similar move at the e-commerce giant. Bengaluru-headquartered PhonePe said it had appointed Manish Sabharwal, an executive at staffing and HR firm Teamlease, as an independent director and audit committee chair. Bansal played a key role in Flipkart’s acquisition … Read more

It makes you proud” – Major Man City ace courting transfer to “the best club in history

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Rodri talks to Pep Guardiola during the match between Manchester City and Arsenal. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Man City will be none too happy with Rodri after the Spaniard appeared to court a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid during a recent interview. The Ballon d’Or winner is out of action until the end … Read more

Series of tourist deaths in Laos sheds light on methanol poisoning

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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 22: We look at reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language press after the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Also: a series of deaths linked to methanol poisoning in Laos sheds light on bootleg alcohol practices. Finally: a … Read more

Government to monetise land assets of BSNL, MTNL by FY25 end: Official

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The Department of Public Enterprises has decided to monetise land assets of debt-riddled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) by the end of the current financial year.   “The government will float a tender to auction BSNL and MTNL’s land by the second half of February,” an official said. Typically, … Read more

Surge of guns and ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean, fueling conflict

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Authorities have seen a surge of guns and ammunition flowing from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean, fueling conflict in regions already struggling with violence and unrest. Last week, U.S.-based airlines were struck by gunfire while flying over Haiti’s airspace. While the origin of the firearms remains uncertain, Haiti has no domestic … Read more