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Elon Musks X to block Grok from undressing images of real people
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IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Jemma Crewand Nick Edser,Business reporters Getty Images Trade tensions and a reversal in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. Its comments came in its latest world economic outlook, where it described the global economy as “steady”, with growth expected to…
Ford boss Lisa Brankin warns against taxing electric cars
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Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
Walmart is the biggest brick-and-mortar retailer in the US and is known for its low prices. It has benefited from a trend of higher earners trading down to lower-priced items, as the jobs market cools and inflation persists. Its speedy home delivery offering has also enticed shoppers from households across income brackets.
Next continues to profit after M&S cyber-attack
Fashion brand Next has continued to see sales overperform, following a boost in the aftermath of a cyber-attack at rival firm M&S. The British retailer reported a stronger-than-expected 10.5% increase in full-price sales for its third quarter on Wednesday and raised its full year profit guidance for the fourth time in eight months. Next is…
