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Ligue 1: Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille project an intriguing gamble as they aim to catch Kylian Mbappe-less PSG

France’s Ligue 1 is not experiencing it is happiest period this summer with a brewing financial crisis related to the underwhelming domestic and international television rights situation. That follows hot on the heels of Kylian Mbappe’s departure from flagship club Paris Saint-Germain to European kings Real Madrid. French professional soccer is struggling for visibility even in some major markets yet …

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OpenAI’s new voice mode threw me into the uncanny valley

It’s strange to sit down at my desk and talk to an AI about my life — but that’s what I spent my Tuesday doing. I’d gotten access to OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode, the new ChatGPT feature that sounds strangely like a human. When counting quickly, it’ll pretend it’s out of breath. It says “um” and “uh.” It laughs. It …

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CNBC Daily Open: Live long and prosper

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 31, 2024 in New York City.  Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like …

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