Newsletter Apr 9, 2024

S. Korea Probes Temu Over Alleged False Ads, Unfair Practices: Yonhap

South Korean regulators are investigating the hugely popular Chinese shopping app Temu on suspicion of false advertising and unfair practices, the Yonhap news agency reported Monday.

Breaking Barriers: Women Entrepreneurs Driving Growth in Saudi Arabia's SME Sector

While Personal Statement Laws tell women to obey their husbands "in a reasonable manner", 40 per cent of digital entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia are women

Single Mom of 6 Turned $5 Into a $10M Cupcake Empire: Meet Mignon Francois

After starting her business 16 years ago, Mignon Francois has built a cupcake empire that produces thousands of cupcakes for customers all over the US.

Robotics Under Sharia Law: Saudi Arabia's Female Humanoid Abstains from Discussing Sex, Politics

Saudi Arabia unveils culturally-coded humanoid Sara, designed for home use and programmed to avoid sensitive topics.

OpenAI's Sam Altman Declared Billionaire By Forbes

Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, has become a billionaire, Forbes said Monday.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Warns Inflation Could Stay High

Inflation could remain elevated for longer than expected, posing a risk to the US economy's near-term health, JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said Monday.

Apple iCar Release No Longer Happening? Tech Giant Explores Home Robotics

After scrapping its electric car project, Apple is exploring home robots that follow users and use AI to navigate homes.