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Perplexity’s Security Flaws A Red Flag for Industry

AI Security | April 22, 2025 Why Perplexity's App Flaws Should Alarm Anyone Building with AI Perplexity AI is growing fast with over 10 million Android downloads and is backed by tech royalty like Jeff Bezos but a new security report by a Singapore security firm AppKnox found major vulnerabilities that could be exploited by


The post Perplexity’s Security Flaws A Red Flag for Industry first appeared on National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada.

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Trump says 'there is a chance' tariff revenue could replace the income tax. Economists are skeptical

President Donald Trump said "there is a chance" that tariff revenue could replace the federal income tax. Here's what economists say.

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Consumers are already making financial changes in response to tariffs. Here's what experts say to prioritize

As tariffs loom, Americans brace for more financial uncertainty. Experts say they would be wise to bulk up their emergency savings now.

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Trump said 'there is a chance' tariff revenue could replace the income tax. Economists are skeptical

President Donald Trump said "there is a chance" that tariff revenue could replace the federal income tax. Here's what economists say.

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The 'magic number' to retire comfortably fell to $1.26 million — but people are less confident they can reach it

Due to market volatility, inflation and future uncertainty, many retirement savers are adjusting their expectations.

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Court blocks DOGE access to sensitive personal data at Social Security Administration

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to block DOGE from further access to sensitive personal information at the Social Security Administration.

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Google’s Ad Tech Monopoly Ruled Illegal by U.S. Court

Antitrust | April 21, 2025 Google Hit With Second Antitrust Ruling as Court Calls Out Monopoly On April 17, 2025, a federal judge ruled that key parts of Google's digital advertising ecosystem is a monopoly and it broke antitrust laws.  It's the second time in less than a year that Google has been found guilty


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Education Department to resume 'involuntary collections' of defaulted student loans

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid will resume "involuntary collections" on May 5 for federal student loans that are in default.

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Meta Faces U.S. and Canadian Legal Pressure

Antitrust | April 21, 2025 Meta Faces U.S. Monopoly Trial and Rising Global Scrutiny The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) first sued Facebook (now called Meta Platforms Inc.) in December 2020, claiming it broke competition laws by buying Instagram and WhatsApp to suppress competition and maintain a monopoly in personal social media markets.  The case


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Top Wall Street analysts like these dividend-paying energy stocks

TipRanks' analyst ranking service discusses three dividend-paying stocks, including Energy Transfer and Diamondback Energy.

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Nearing retirement? These strategies can protect your savings from tariff volatility

If you're nearing retirement, these investing strategies can protect your portfolio from tariff volatility, experts say. Here's what to know.

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Experts see higher stagflation risks. Here's what it means for your money

Stagflation — a mix of slow economic growth, high inflation and high unemployment — which hit the U.S. in the 1970s, could make a comeback, economists say.

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Elliott Management takes a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise. How the firm may create value

Activist Elliott Management could help spur a great opportunity for shareholders now that the firm has a stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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Canadian small businesses are taking Trump's tariffs personally

Canadian national pride has sparked resistance and inspired action from small businesses.

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Beyond Sci-Fi: The Rise of Deep Tech

Deep tech merges cutting-edge science, engineering, and artificial intelligence—and is helping to reshape industries at an unprecedented pace. Unlike conventional software startups, deep tech companies tackle fundamental challenges in AI, biotechnology, quantum computing, and robotics, often requiring years of research … Continue reading


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