News Tipoffs - Connecticut Editors
AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, July 13 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news:
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AEM Announces Northeast Leg of "AEM Manufacturing Express" Tour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today announced the next leg of the "AEM Manufacturing Express," which will hit the road on August 31 for the third consecutive year. During the Northeast leg of the award-winning national tour, the "AEM Manufacturing Express" will
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AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger
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Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distr
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), arguing the deal would unlawf
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major fi
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger, the largest in Hol
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
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OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.), two of the nation's largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would ille
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
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July 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount).
"If this massive corporate merger is allowed to go through, Oregonians will pay
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Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Again to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong filed a second lawsuit with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a cou
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five
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Avangrid Recognized for Commitment to Employee Mental Health
ORANGE, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Avangrid, an energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, issued the following news release:
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Avangrid Recognized for Commitment to Employee Mental Health
Mental Health America recognizes Avangrid with their highest-level recognition for excellence in Workplace Mental Health
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Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced its second consecutive Platinum Bell Seal award, the highest-level
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Dr. Maria Krol Accepted as a Fellow into American Academy of Nursing
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 13 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news:
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Dr. Maria Krol Accepted as a Fellow into American Academy of Nursing
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Dr. Maria Krol, interim executive director of healthcare programs in the College of Health and Human Services and professor of nursing, has been accepted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing (Academy) as a member of the class of 2026. The Fellows represent a distinguished cohort of nurse leaders recognized
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Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join
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Today, 12 state attorneys general sued to block Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers-Discovery. In response, American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement applauding their decision and encouragi
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Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 14 -- Save the Sound posted the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Enviro Orgs File Lawsuit Seeking Environmental Impact Statement for Proposed New Mill Pond Dam
Restoring Long Island's Nissequogue River natural wildlife habitat and supporting the natural floodplain at forefront of litigation
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(EAST ISLIP, NY) -- Six environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Suffolk County Legislature challenging the County's failure to fully eval
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ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter
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* Widely regarded as one of sports media's most influential reporters, Schefter extended his ESPN tenure beyond 20 years
* Continues his year-round multi-platform presence breaking the league's biggest news across ESPN
ESPN has signed Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to a new multi-year agr
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ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN's Award-Winning "My Wish" series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on 'SportsCenter' beginning July 19
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* WNBA, PGA TOUR, WWE, MLB and college football stars grant wishes
* Wishes debut on SportsCenter July 19-23
Since its inception in 2006, ESPN's "My Wish" series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill almost 100 sports-themed wishes fo
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George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know
DALLAS, Texas, July 13
[Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know
By Gavin D. George, Mallika Dargan
In an article for Reuters, Haynes Boone Partner Gavin George and Associate Mallika Dargan examine how global privacy control (GPC) is reshaping the U.S. privacy compliance landscape.
As more states require businesses to honor browser-based opt-out s
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Governor Lamont Reminds Families That No-Cost Meals Are Available for All Children While School Is Out During the Summer Months
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Governor Lamont Reminds Families That No-Cost Meals Are Available for All Children While School Is Out During the Summer Months
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(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today are reminding Connecticut families that during the summer months, nutritious meals are available at no cost to all children in the state, helping to ensure that s
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Larson Applauds Court Ruling Blasting Sham "Get Out of Jail Free" Settlement for Trump and MAGA Allies
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Applauds Court Ruling Blasting Sham "Get Out of Jail Free" Settlement for Trump and MAGA Allies
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded Judge Kathleen William's court decision castigating President Trump's sham $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS that included payments to the Trump family and January 6 th insurrectionists, as well as a "get out of jail free c
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Lee Applauds Trump's Actions Reining in Monument Overreach
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Lee Applauds Trump's Actions Reining in Monument Overreach
Today, U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, applauded President Donald J. Trump's proclamation modifying the boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
"Today's proclamation shows that President Trump listens to Utahns and respects the limits Congress place
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 10 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education to Prevent Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to
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N.J. A.G. Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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AG Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
Merger Would Result in Higher Prices, Reduced Content Choices for New Jerseyans
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Pa
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Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
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This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One to commemorate the past year in sports. H
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R.I. Gov. McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act
On Monday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by bill sponsors Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston) and Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich); Matt Taibi, the Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 251; Patrick Leonard of Teamsters 251; Bri
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Sean Jeffery Appointed to the American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine Board
STORRS, Connecticut, July 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Sean Jeffery Appointed to the American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine Board
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The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Council has appointed Sean Jeffery, Pharm.D., to the Geriatric Medicine Board for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Among other roles, the Specialty Board defines and refines standards for certification and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in the disc
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SEC Network set for 50 hours of original studio programming for 2026 SEC Kickoff Presented by Regions Bank, live from Tampa, July 19-23
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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SEC Network set for 50 hours of original studio programming for 2026 SEC Kickoff Presented by Regions Bank, live from Tampa, July 19-23
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* Special edition of SEC Nation Presented by Kinder's to kick off festivities on Sunday, July 19 at 7 p.m. ET
* SEC Now: Live from SEC Football Media Days primetime special airs Tuesday, July 21, on SECN and ESPN2 (8 p.m.)
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UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
STORRS, Connecticut, July 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
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Mechanical engineering assistant professor Chang Liu has received a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development ( CAREER ) Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the agency's highest honor supporting early-career faculty who demonstrate exceptional potential as both researchers and educators.
The
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in
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Weiner to Step Down as Leader of Global Affairs after 14 years
STORRS, Connecticut, July 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Weiner to Step Down as Leader of Global Affairs after 14 years
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We are writing to share several updates regarding the Office of Global Affairs.
Following 14 years of leadership as Vice President for Global Affairs, Dan Weiner has decided to transition from his administrative role and return to the faculty. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize his many contributions t
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Yale: Analysis of 380 Trillion AI Tokens Reveals How the Technology is Transforming Financial Markets
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 13 -- Yale University issued the following news:
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Analysis of 380 trillion AI tokens reveals how the technology is transforming financial markets
A study of a massive dataset of real-world AI consumption shows on how AI is affecting businesses, workers, and financial markets.
By Mike Cummings
Financial markets are rewarding companies that are well positioned to benefit from widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) with higher returns, accordin
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