AI avatars in China just proved they are ace influencers

AI avatars in China just proved they are ace influencers

Chinese influencer Luo Yonghao and co-host Xiao Mu tried out livestreaming on Sunday, June 15, 2025, using interactive digital avatars based on Baidu’s generative artificial intelligence model. Screenshot BEIJING — Avatars generated by artificial intelligence are now able to sell more than real people can, according to a collaboration between Chinese tech company Baidu and…

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NBA Board of Governors approves sale of Timberwolves

NBA Board of Governors approves sale of Timberwolves

David Sherman | National Basketball Association | Getty Images Four years after starting the process to take over, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez are officially in charge of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale on Tuesday of the controlling interests in both the Timberwolves and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx from Glen Taylor, whose ownership of…

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GXO, KMX, NVDA, CRCL

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GXO, KMX, NVDA, CRCL

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: GXO Logistics — The stock popped more than 11% after the supply chain and warehousing management firm raised its full-year earnings outlook. The company now sees earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, between $860 million and $880 million. GXO also appointed Patrick Kelleher…

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