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China Blocks SoftBank's $5.4 Billion ABB Robotics Acquisition

China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked SoftBank's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division, citing concerns over robotics data transfer overseas. SoftBank had agreed to buy the Swiss engineering group's robotics business in October 2023 to strengthen its AI development role. China is ABB's largest robotics market, accounting for about 30% of its business. The NDRC fears data could aid AI models like those by OpenAI, where SoftBank is a major investor.

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Microsoft Withdraws from Multibillion-Dollar AI Deal with UK’s Nscale

Microsoft has pulled out of a multibillion-dollar deal to support Nscale's flagship data centre project in Loughton, Essex. The decision followed delays in power connections, which pushed the project's expected supply date into the 2030s, causing Microsoft to reject the partnership.

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IIT Graduate Arrested in Bengaluru for Extortion Threats to Bollywood Actors

Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested 30-year-old IT engineer Vaibhav Mishra from Bengaluru for sending extortion threats to Bollywood actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor. Mishra posed as a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding crores of rupees. The arrest followed cyber and forensic investigations tracing his digital and voice evidence. Authorities believe he exploited panic over recent gang threats targeting celebrities.

Deccan Herald··Bengaluru

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Karnataka HC Quashes BJP Defamation Case Over '40% Commission' Ads

On November 4, the Karnataka High Court dismissed a criminal defamation case filed by the BJP against former CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and KPCC. The case, filed in May 2023, concerned Congress advertisements accusing the previous BJP government led by Basavaraj Bommai of corruption, including collecting 40% commissions and looting Rs 1,500 crore through corrupt practices.

The News Minute··Bengaluru

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Democrats Win US Midterms, Deal Blow to Trump

In the US midterm elections, Democrats won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump. This outcome is expected to intensify conflicts over investigations, budget, Iran war policies, appointments, and veto powers during Trump's remaining two years in office.

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DuckDuckGo Offers Schools Alternative After Google's AI Policy Backlash

Google's decision to make AI features optional for schools, linking the removal of other AI tools to Search availability, has faced criticism from educators and privacy advocates. In response, DuckDuckGo is providing schools with an alternative search option, emphasizing that schools should have more control over how children access information online.

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