Best Contractor License Podcasts (2025)

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Nightmare Renovation in North Raleigh: Importance of Licensed Contractors & Permits 51:47

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11d ago51:47

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In this episode of Chicks in Construction, hosts Mikki and Jess dive into a harrowing North Raleigh renovation story that underscores the importance of hiring licensed general contractors, obtaining permits, and not prepaying large sums of money upfront. They highlight a homeowner's ordeal with a fraudulent GC who left numerous structural and compl…

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The Power of Hiring a Licensed Contractor. Ft Tom Cole 45:08

20d ago45:08

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In this episode of AZREIA Show we sit down with Tom Cole, the Director of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC). Tom outlines the role and responsibilities of the ROC, highlighting their mission to protect public health, safety, and welfare by promoting quality construction in Arizona. We delve into common issues faced by homeowners and real e…

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13 Nations Accuse China, Sony Leaks New Portable, TransUnion Data Breach, Global Age Verification Laws, and more... 12:52

12h ago12:52

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(0:10): 13 Nations Accuse Chinese Tech Firms of Global Cyber-Espionage on Critical Infrastructure (2:09): Sony's Bold Return to Portable Gaming: New Device Canis Leaked, Promises High Performance and Innovation (5:54): TransUnion Data Breach Exposes 4.4 Million: Personal Info Compromised in Third-Party App Hack (8:06): Age Verification Laws Surge G…

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The TRUTH About Hard Money Lending ft Jules Wrubel 31:53

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Welcome to another episode of the AZREIA Show! Today we are joined by Jules Wrubel to discuss hard money lending and financing. Jules shares his journey from New York and New Jersey to Arizona, where he started in the mortgage business and transitioned into hard money lending. He shares valuable insights and personal experiences, from making his fi…

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Anthropic Launches 'Claude' Browser Extension, Airtel Maintains Jammu Connectivity, PayPal System Fails, Apple Music Partners with TuneIn, and more... 10:42

1d ago10:42

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(0:10): Anthropic Unveils AI Browser Extension 'Claude' Amid Security Concerns and Mixed Reactions (2:25): Airtel Extends Support Amid Record Rainfall in Jammu & Kashmir, Ensures Connectivity During Crisis (3:57): PayPal System Failure Freezes €10 Billion in Transactions, Shakes User Trust Across Europe (5:57): Apple Music Expands Reach with TuneIn…

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#539 - Do You Think You Can - Alan Beckley 6:01

3h ago6:01

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan asks you a question, as an inventor, "Do you Think You Can?" Alan explores why it is crucial that, when in doubt, you think you can. Alan describes how uncertainty - of thinking you can't - causes inventors to give up when faced with big challenges. So, think that you can. Be sure to subscribe to t…

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Anthropic Resolves Major AI Copyright Case, States Urge AI Safety Measures, Meta Forms AI Super PAC, Corsair Unveils XENEON EDGE, and more... 11:20

3d ago11:20

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(0:10): Anthropic Settles Landmark AI Copyright Lawsuit with Authors (2:19): 44 States Demand AI Giants Boost Child Safety Amid Alarming Reports of Harmful Interactions (4:33): Meta Launches AI Super PAC to Shape California's Regulatory Landscape (6:35): Corsair Unveils XENEON EDGE: A Game-Changing Touchscreen for Gamers and Creators (8:26): Citrix…

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Robomart Launches RM5, AI and Tech Breakthroughs, Saudi AI Firm Launches Allam, Elon Musk's xAI Challenges Nvidia, and more... 11:33

4d ago11:33

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(0:10): Robomart Unveils RM5: Autonomous Robot Revolutionizes Urban Delivery in Austin with $3 Flat Fee (2:34): August 2025: Breakthroughs in AI, Fusion, and Quantum Tech Revolutionize Industry and Society (4:17): Saudi AI Firm Humain Launches Allam, Pioneering Culturally-Rooted Arabic Conversational AI (6:29): Elon Musk's xAI to Challenge Nvidia w…

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We Bustin' 12 Common Construction Myths 57:07

4d ago57:07

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We debunk 12 common construction myths! From the truth about verbal agreements, exact project completion dates, and new construction home inspections, to whether higher prices always mean higher quality and the myth of being able to knock down any wall, Mikki and Jess have got you covered. They also share a personal project update, discuss the bene…

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Apple Plans Foldable iPhone, Google Launches Pixel 10, Samsung Rebrands to Boost Sales, Apple Battles Rising Cybersecurity Costs, and more... 10:03

4d ago10:03

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(0:10): Apple's Foldable iPhone Set for 2026: Sleek Design, Touch ID, and No SIM Slot (2:07): Google Unveils Pixel 10 with Groundbreaking Satellite WhatsApp Calls, Beating Apple and Samsung (3:43): Samsung's Youthful Rebranding Boosts Galaxy Sales, Challenges Apple's Market Dominance (5:54): Apple Faces Rising Cybersecurity Costs Amidst Zero-Day Vu…

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#538 - Save Time and Money with AI - Alan Beckley 8:17

3d ago8:17

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Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan describes how to tap the power of AI to save you time and money. Alan shares how many inventors recognize the power of AI, but they aren't using it. Learn how you're wasting time and money if you're waiting. He shares 2 specific parts of every email AI can optimize for you. Be sure to subscribe…

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Apple TV+ Price Increase, Insta360 Launches Go Ultra, Tesla Under Crash Report Probe, FTC Issues Privacy Warning, and more... 12:14

7d ago12:14

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(0:10): Apple TV+ Price Hike to $12.99: Can Premium Content Justify the Cost? (2:47): Insta360 Unveils Go Ultra: 4K Action Camera Revolutionizes Portability and Performance (5:17): Tesla Probed by NHTSA for Delayed Crash Reports Amidst Autonomous Vehicle Strategy Scrutiny (7:35): FTC Warns Tech Giants: Foreign Laws Threaten U.S. Privacy and Securit…

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Target CEO Resigns, Microsoft Pushes Quantum-Safe Cryptography, FieldAI Raises 405M, FBI and Cisco Warn of Russian Hackers, and more... 10:54

8d ago10:54

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(0:10): Target CEO Steps Down as New Leadership Tackles Challenges and Embraces AI-Driven Transformation (2:19): Microsoft Leads Quantum-Safe Revolution: Integrating Post-Quantum Cryptography by 2029 (4:40): FieldAI Secures $405M, Hits $2B Valuation with Support from Gates, Bezos, and Nvidia (6:46): FBI & Cisco Warn of Russian Hackers Exploiting 7-…

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#537 - Don't Pay for the Chandeliers - Alan Beckley 8:44

7d ago8:44

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan encourages inventors not to make the mistake of "paying for the chandeliers." Inventors often overpay for services they need - by contracting with companies that charge premium prices, for unneeded services. Alan describes how to pay for what you need, at affordable prices. Be sure to subscribe to …

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The $45,000 Lesson 29:16

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After a year-long deployment, Army Specialist came home with over $40,000 saved from combat pay and a reenlistment bonus. But what was supposed to be the start of his future turned into his biggest loss. Betrayed by the two people he trusted most. In this episode of Money, Mistakes & Secrets, hear how blind trust, misplaced loyalty, and a rushed in…

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Nintendo Reveals Kirby Air Riders, Adobe Unveils Acrobat Studio, Firecrawl Raises 14.5M, Eight Sleep Secures Funding, and more... 11:00

10d ago11:00

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(0:10): Nintendo Direct Unveils Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2: New Features, Modes & Characters (2:06): Adobe Launches Acrobat Studio: AI-Powered PDF Management Platform for Enhanced Productivity and Collaboration (4:11): Firecrawl Secures $14.5M to Revolutionize Web Data Extraction, Boost AI with Faster, Ethical Solutions (6:20): Eight Sleep Secur…

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Apple Expands in Bengaluru, OpenAI Launches GPT-5, AI Stocks Boost Emerging Markets, Rust Routing Breaks Records, and more... 9:52

12d ago9:52

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(0:10): Apple India Secures Record-Breaking Office Lease in Bengaluru, Expands Retail and Manufacturing Footprint (2:44): OpenAI Unveils GPT-5: 'PhD-Level Intelligence' Promises to Transform AI Interaction, Raises Ethical Debates (4:44): AI Stocks Propel Emerging Markets as Tech Earnings Surge by 15% (5:40): Rust-Based Routing System Sets New Bench…

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#536 - Contractor invents better flexible ducting for homeowners - Dale Crook 23:10

10d ago23:10

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Alan interviews Dale Crook. As a general contractor, Dale Crook always looked for time-saving ways to get work done. He invented ways to improve flexible ducting, wire splicing and more. Today, his inventions are sold to wholesale and retail stores that serve consumers and contractors across the U.S. and online. Make sure to subscribe to the podcas…

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Accenture Buys CyberCX, Apple Launches iOS 26 Beta, Oracle Teams Up with Google, Supreme Court Supports Age Verification, and more... 11:17

14d ago11:17

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(0:10): Accenture Acquires CyberCX for $1 Billion to Boost Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Presence (2:01): Apple Unveils iOS 26 Beta: Liquid Glass Design, AI Features, and Enhanced Privacy Tools (4:14): Oracle Partners with Google to Boost Cloud AI with Gemini Models, Driving Enterprise Innovation (6:17): Supreme Court Allows Mississippi to Enforce Soc…

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Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery, Google Launches Flight AI, Oxford Ionics Unveils Quantum Computer, NSF and NVIDIA Invest in AI, and more... 11:17

14d ago11:17

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Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery to 1,000+ Cities, Boosting Stock and Investor Confidence Google Launches AI-Powered Flight Deals Tool Amid EU Scrutiny and Growing AI Competition Oxford Ionics Installs World's Most Advanced Quantum Computer at UK Quantum Center NSF and NVIDIA Invest $152M in Open-Source AI Models to Revolutionize U.S. Scientific Res…

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From BRRRR to Big Leagues: John Trautman’s 23-Year Journey in Commercial Real Estate 47:47

13d ago47:47

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In this episode, we sit down with John Trautman, a seasoned commercial real estate investor and strategist with over 23 years in the industry. John shares his journey from starting with the BRRRR model in Tacoma, Washington, to becoming a specialist in commercial real estate in Phoenix. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, strategic partners…

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#535 - Do You Have a Time Budget - Alan Beckley 6:57

16d ago6:57

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Alan opens this episode with a simple question: Do you have a time budget? A money budget is important to keep your finances in order. To succeed as an inventor you must have a time budget. Alan shares his story on creating a time budget - so he could write a novel. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast o…

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Perplexity Challenges Google Chrome, Oura Enhances Women's Health Tracking, Fractal Analytics Files IPO, Google's New Feature Sparks Debate, and more... 9:30

16d ago9:30

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(0:10): Perplexity's Bold $34.5B Bid for Google Chrome Challenges Tech Giants Amid Antitrust Scrutiny (1:57): Oura Launches Pregnancy and Perimenopause Features, Enhancing Women's Health Tracking (3:12): Fractal Analytics Files for Rs 4,900 Crore IPO Amid Strong Financial Turnaround and Global Expansion (5:27): Google's 'Preferred Sources' Feature …

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GitHub CEO Resigns Amid AI Concerns, Nvidia Transforms Robotics Landscape, Wikimedia Loses UK Court Battle, iPhone 17 Pro Rumored Enhancements, and more... 11:50

18d ago11:50

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(0:10): GitHub CEO Resigns Amidst Microsoft's AI Integration; Future of GitHub and AI Strategy in Focus (2:19): Nvidia Revolutionizes Robotics with Omniverse SDKs, Cosmos Models, and Advanced AI Solutions (4:51): Wikimedia Foundation Loses UK Court Battle Over Strict Online Safety Act Rules (7:04): Apple iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Feature Redesigned …

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The Four-Week Bathroom Project That Took Four Months 42:37

18d ago42:37

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What was supposed to be a clean, modern upgrade to the only full bathroom in a 1960s split-level turned into four months of dust, delays, and constant headaches. With a solid budget and a contractor who promised four to five weeks, this Rhode Island homeowner thought they were in good hands. Instead, they found themselves showering in a freezing ba…

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Japan's Rapidus Targets 2nm Breakthrough, AI Black Hawk Transforms Wildfire Response, Tesla Enters UK Energy Market, Graduates Struggle in Job Market, and more... 11:43

18d ago11:43

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(0:10): Japan's Rapidus Races to Break TSMC, Samsung's 2nm Chip Dominance by 2027 (2:27): AI-Driven Black Hawk Helicopter Revolutionizes Wildfire Detection and Suppression in California (4:48): Tesla Ventures into UK Energy Market: Disrupting Power Giants with Innovative Solutions by 2026 (7:02): Graduates Trapped in 'AI Doom Loop': Job Search Frus…

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#534 - Toronto inventor's novelty light bulb moves towards final design – Brad Little 24:53

17d ago24:53

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Alan interviews Brad Little. Brad Little is a Toronto inventor who wanted a simple invention with a wow factor. His product is a unique light bulb that lights up in your hand with a logo printed on it. Brad describes how he worked through some design glitches with a manufacturer to create a better final design. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast…

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Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets, Apple Unveils New OLED MacBook Pro, Microsoft Cancels Contraband Game, Musk Unveils AI Chatbot, and more... 10:57

22d ago10:57

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(0:10): Lyten Acquires Northvolt's Assets Amid Battery Industry Shake-Up: Aiming for Global Leadership (2:14): Apple Unveils OLED MacBook Pro with 5G, Face ID, and Dynamic Island for 2026 Launch (4:26): Microsoft Cancels 'Contraband' Game After Four Years, Avalanche Studios' Future Uncertain (6:17): Elon Musk Unveils Ad-Supported AI Chatbot Amid Co…

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OpenAI Partners with US Government, Meta Contractors Warn on AI Breach, WhatsApp Introduces New Safety Features, Google Salesforce Breach Uncovered, and more... 11:13

23d ago11:13

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(0:10): OpenAI Offers ChatGPT Enterprise to US Government for $1 in Landmark AI Partnership (2:17): Meta Contractors Sound Alarm on AI Chatbot Privacy Breach: Sensitive User Data at Risk (4:21): WhatsApp Unveils New Safety Features to Combat Rising Online Scams (6:21): Google Salesforce Breach: UNC6040 Hacks SMB Data, Threatens Extortion (8:25): Ub…

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#533 - Ask Good Questions - Alan Beckley 5:49

23d ago5:49

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Alan provides a new Thursday Thought episode. Like Jeopardy, this episode begins with an answer: Ask Good Questions It's the answer to a common inventor question: how do you know if you can trust someone before you work with them? Alan provides a couple of good examples of inventors asking good questions. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on Appl…

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Google DeepMind Advances 3D AI, US Government Approves AI Vendors, TSMC Sues Employees for Theft, Roku Launches Ad-Free Streaming, and more... 12:03

24d ago12:03

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(0:10): Google DeepMind's Genie 3: A Leap Forward in Real-Time 3D AI Simulations (2:32): US Government Approves AI Vendors, Paves Way for Federal AI Integration (4:54): TSMC Sues Employees for Trade Secret Theft Amid 2nm Chip Technology Race (7:04): Roku Unveils Howdy: Ad-Free Streaming for $2.99 with Classic Hits and More (9:20): New FAA Rule Prop…

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Synchron Revolutionizes Assistive Tech, Raven Software Workers Unionize, Spotify Increases Premium Prices, Google Cuts AI Power Use, and more... 12:11

25d ago12:11

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(0:10): Synchron's Thought-Controlled iPad Breakthrough Revolutionizes Assistive Tech, Empowering ALS Patients (2:34): Raven Software QA Workers Secure Historic Union Contract with Microsoft, Ending 'Crunch Time' (4:48): Spotify Hikes Premium Prices Globally, Stock Surges Following Announcement (7:02): Google Partners with Utilities to Cut AI Data …

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How to Spot a Real Painter vs. Someone Who Just Bought a Paintbrush 1:04:20

25d ago1:04:20

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Most painters are disasters waiting to happen. They'll destroy your floors, paint over problems instead of fixing them, take your deposit and disappear for weeks, then leave you with a mess that looks worse than when they started. But how do you spot the difference between a real professional and some guy who thinks painting is easy money? Elizabet…

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Amphenol Acquires CommScope Broadband Unit, Graduates Face Job Market Struggles, Apple Invests in visionOS, Phishing Campaign Targets Microsoft 365, and more... 12:12

26d ago12:12

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(0:10): Amphenol Set to Acquire CommScope's Broadband Unit for $10 Billion, Boosting AI Market Presence (2:17): Job Market Woes: Recent Graduates Face Rising Unemployment and Tech Sector Struggles (4:46): Apple Bets Big on visionOS: New Features, Vision Pro Update, and Affordable Headset in the Works (7:08): Phishing Campaign Exploits Trusted Link-…

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#532 - Your Future Begins Today - Alan Beckley 5:40

26d ago5:40

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Alan provides a new Me on the Mic episode. Today, Alan share with you why your future not only begins today, but now is the only time that matters. Alan shares 5 thoughts from Eckhart Tolle from his book The Power of Now. Begin to live right now, in the present moment, and tomorrow will be brighter for you. Give it a try. Be sure to subscribe to th…

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The 4 Money Quadrants That Determine Your Future 38:41

27d ago38:41

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In this episode of the AZREIA Show podcast, we dive into Robert Kiyosaki's Cashflow Quadrant to help you identify your investor profile. We break down the four sections of the quadrant Employee (E), Self-Employed (S), Business Owner (B), and Investor (I) and discuss how to move from the left side of active income to the right side of passive income…

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AI Threatens Millions of Jobs, Samsung Launches AI Galaxy Book 4, OpenAI Revenue Surges to 12 Billion, Anaconda Secures 150M for AI, and more... 11:53

29d ago11:53

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(0:10): AI Threatens Millions of Jobs: Microsoft Study Reveals 40 Professions at High Risk (2:20): Samsung Unveils AI-Powered Galaxy Book 4 Edge in India: Innovative Features at Rs. 59,990 with Cashback (4:45): OpenAI's Revenue Soars to $12 Billion Amid Explosive AI Market Growth (6:57): Anaconda Raises $150M to Boost AI in Enterprises, Expands Glo…

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Trump Pushes Digital Health Plan, Apple Introduces Video Shopping in India, TikTok Launches Safety Tools, DeepMind Launches AlphaEarth AI, and more... 11:55

30d ago11:55

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(0:10): Trump Administration Pushes New Digital Health Ecosystem, Sparking Privacy Concerns (2:35): Apple Launches 'Shop with a Specialist over Video' in India to Boost Customer Experience (4:28): TikTok Unveils New Safety Tools for Parents and Teens Amid Online Safety Act Debates (6:38): Google DeepMind Unveils AlphaEarth: AI Revolutionizes Real-T…