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Here are 5 things you missed today. Because we get it, life is busy & who has the time to sit around and read the news - here are 5 things we think you need to know in the world today.

1 -🥊 TikTok Intensifies Criticism of Biden Administration Amid Potential Ban

TikTok has escalated its legal dispute with the Biden administration over a potential U.S. ban, arguing the law would violate the First Amendment and isolate American users from global content. The company claims a previously discarded draft agreement could have addressed national security concerns without a ban and argues that divesting from its Chinese parent, ByteDance, is impractical. This move comes amid ongoing fears of Chinese government influence on user data, which TikTok denies.

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2 -🤖 Rise of the Machines: AI Augments Workforce, Replacing Repetitive Tasks

US companies are rapidly adopting AI to automate tasks like accounting and marketing, with over half of large firms planning to do so in the next year. This is driven by a desire to cut costs and boost productivity. While experts don't expect mass job losses immediately, AI is likely to change the way people work by taking over routine tasks and potentially creating new human-AI co-pilot jobs.

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3 -🚢 Shipping Industry Demands Action After Another Vessel Sinks in Red Sea

Shipping groups are pleading for action after a second ship sank in the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks. These attacks have killed at least 3 seafarers and disrupted global trade. Major shipping lines are forced to reroute around Africa, causing delays, port congestion, and soaring costs. The groups urge influential countries to intervene and stop the attacks to ensure the safety of seafarers and stabilize global supply chains.

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4 -😱 Washington Post in Turmoil: Pulitzer Winners Demand Publisher Resignation

Two Pulitzer Prize winners at The Washington Post are calling for the resignation of publisher Will Lewis. They, along with many other journalists at the paper, are questioning Lewis' integrity after reports surfaced about his past actions and attempts to suppress negative stories. Owner Jeff Bezos has publicly stated his support for journalistic standards, but that hasn't stopped the calls for Lewis' removal.

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5 -💻 Billionaire VC: AI Could Make Expert Help From Doctors to Engineers Free Within 15 Years

Billionaire investor Vinod Khosla believes AI will make professional expertise freely available within 15 years. AI tutors, doctors, and engineers could all be accessible for nearly free thanks to advancements in technology. While this could lead to massive productivity gains, Khosla also warns of potential income inequality and a "technological war" with China for dominance in AI.

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Written by The Managers Bulletin team - Australia
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