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Elon Musk's brain-implant company Neuralink has FDA approval to conduct its first human trial. But can a device actually link our brains to computers? And is it safe? The Washington Post tells you everything you need to know. 

Then, would you let Elon Musk implant a device in your brain? Although Neuralink promises to be a breakthrough medical technology, there's a danger that it could be taken too far. Bloomberg raises concerns about linking our brains to computers.

Elon Musk's Neuralink

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Morale is low among Amazon's workforce. With protest rallies outside the company's Seattle headquarters, Wired explores the factors behind the malaise, including layoffs and broken promises.

Then, what's life like in the age of mass layoffs? As large-scale business firing becomes standard business practice, the Financial Times discusses the unexpected consequences for the future of work.

Big Tech's walk outs & layoffs

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Nvidia has become the first chipmaker to hit a $1tn valuation and join an elite group of U.S.-listed companies, including Apple. The Financial Times reports that the Silicon Valley-based company is leading a surge of enthusiasm across Wall Street by riding the AI wave.

Then, with Nvidia stocks surging, Bloomberg reports that their CEO Jensen Huang has received a rock-star-worthy reception in Taiwan. Discover the company's recent success in the age of AI and what's coming next.

How AI got Nvidia in the $1 trillion Club

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Weight loss startup Noom once touted mindfulness, and now it's jumped on the obesity drug wave to add pharmaceuticals into the equation. Bloomberg reports how the startup is the latest weight loss company aiming to capitalise on the craze. 

Then, WeightWatchers is getting a makeover. With obesity drugs such as Ozempic becoming some of the most profitable pharmaceuticals in the industry, The Wall Street Journal explains why getting into the business of weight loss drugs makes financial sense.

Why are weight loss apps prescribing drugs?

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Law firms with a global reach have significant advantages in our international world. Therefore, Bloomberg explains why creating a transatlantic network makes sense ahead of London-based Allen & Overy and New York firm Shearman & Sterling's $3.4bn merger. 

Then, what's Wim Dejonghe's vision for Allen & Overy's future with Shearman? The Financial Times reports on the "Belgian rainmaker's" long-held ambitions for one of the biggest deals in the industry's history.

A breakdown of the biggest deal in the law industry's history

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A year after Y. Michele Kang purchased Washington Spirit for $35mn, she's making another big splash in women's soccer (football). The Washington Post explores her plans to create a global network to advance the women's game.

Then, Sixth Street Partners will become the first institutional investor to be a majority owner of a professional U.S. sports franchise after buying a women's football club for $125mn. The Financial Times reports on this historic deal.

The business of women's soccer

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Is ChatGPT knocking on the music industry’s door? Bloomberg Opinion explores whether machine-generated music really poses a threat or whether it’s all just white noise.

Then, we examine the intellectual property concerns around generative AI and music. The Guardian’s Alex Hern explains why record label Universal is urging streaming services not to let AI use music to clone pop stars.

Will AI disrupt the music industry?

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