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'New York Times' sues ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Microsoft, for copyright infringement

'New York Times' sues ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Microsoft, for copyright infringement

The Times is the first major news publisher to take OpenAI to court over the use of its copyright material in its popular chatbot. The suit follows months of tense negotiations between the two sides.
by Bobby Allyn

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5 ways life got pricier, but also cheaper, in 2023

5 ways life got pricier, but also cheaper, in 2023

Inflation eased this year, and wages are now climbing faster than prices. Americans are still spending, even if they have to borrow money to do so.
by Scott Horsley and Alina Selyukh

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Power Pair: Steve and Mary Grove support each other and Minnesota

Power Pair: Steve and Mary Grove support each other and Minnesota

The Star Tribune’s new publisher Steve Grove and startup investor Mary Grove are each other’s biggest fans and big believers in the potential of Minnesota. Listen back to MPR News host Angela Davis’ conversation with the married couple as part of her Power Pair series.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Holiday spending is up. Shoppers are confident, but not giddy

Holiday spending is up. Shoppers are confident, but not giddy

Consumer spending from Nov. 1 through Christmas Eve rose 3.1 percent year over year, new data show, a figure in line with the decade leading up to the pandemic and another positive sign for the economy.
by Becky Sullivan

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The year when the girl economy roared

The year when the girl economy roared

Girl spending was one of the most powerful economic forces in 2023. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts boosted local and national economies. World leaders begged Taylor Swift to come and perform.
by Pallavi Gogoi

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