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Jim Acosta Departs CNN After Rejecting Late-Night Slot
CNN anchor Jim Acosta announced his departure from the network after nearly two decades, opting not to accept a new late-night hosting role. Acosta, a former White House correspondent known for his tense exchanges with Donald Trump, made his announcement on-air, urging viewers to “hold on to the truth.” CNN had planned to move Acosta to a midnight time slot, but he declined, instead reflecting on his career highlights, including covering President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba. Trump, in a Truth Social post, celebrated Acosta’s exit, calling him a “major loser.” (Read More) (Associated Press Rating)
China’s DeepSeek AI Sparks Comparisons With ChatGPT Amid Censorship Concerns
A new Chinese AI chatbot, DeepSeek, has quickly become the most downloaded free app on Apple’s iPhone store, raising questions about China’s ability to compete with U.S. tech giants like OpenAI. The chatbot has drawn attention for its censorship of politically sensitive topics, refusing to discuss events like the Tiananmen Square crackdown while aligning closely with official Chinese government narratives. ChatGPT, in contrast, provides detailed responses on such topics. Both chatbots, however, incorrectly identified Joe Biden as the current U.S. president, citing outdated training data. (Read More) (Associated Press Rating)
Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico and Mount McKinley Following Trump Order
Google Maps is updating place names in accordance with official U.S. government sources, implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” Additionally, Google will revert Mount McKinley’s name from Denali, undoing a 2015 decision by Barack Obama to honor Alaska’s indigenous heritage. Other mapping platforms, including Microsoft Bing, have yet to confirm similar updates. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)
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