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French AI lab claims world's fastest voice bot, beating GPT-4o to the punch
• 3:32 PM
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A French AI lab has released a demo of a voice chatbot with practically immediate response times. OpenAI, the world's third most valuable start-up, has been teasing a similar feature for its own voice bot since mid-May.
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A deep dive into capitalism with Scene on Radio podcast co-host John Biewen
• 8:00 AM
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Scene on Radio, the Peabody-nominated podcast series produced by The Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, has dedicated its latest season to exploring the history, failures and future of capitalism over the course of 13 episodes. John Biewen, c
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Thursday, july 4, 2024
EU imposes additional tariffs on China-made EVs
• 5:28 PM
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The European Union has sharply raised import duties on Chinese electric vehicles to address what it sees as unfair competition.Starting Friday, provisional tariffs of up to 37.6% will be imposed on China-made EVs coming into the EU, on top of the standar
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Google's greenhouse gas emissions are soaring because of AI data centres
• 7:52 AM
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The energy required to power AI data centres has caused Google's greenhouse gas emissions to increase 48 percent since 2019. Meanwhile, General Motors is faced with a $146 million fine to settle allegations that its vehicles released more pollution than
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Wednesday, july 3, 2024
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Economic turmoil in Bolivia fuels distrust in government following coup attempt
• 9:12 PM
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Bolivia's president thwarted an attempted coup last week. But as a political feud continues between rivals, the country's deepening economic crisis and President Luis Arce's refusal to admit there is one, are fuelling public distrust in the government. B
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Paris hospitality sector faces tourism slump ahead of Olympics
• 10:34 AM
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Hotel occupancy rates in the French capital are well below average, as bad weather combines with Olympics-related transport hassles and price hikes to keep summer tourists away. Also, President Emmanuel Macron's planned unemployment insurance reform beco
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Monday, july 1, 2024
EU charges Meta with violating competition rules
• 8:57 PM
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European antitrust regulators have charged Meta with violating the EU's competition law. Brussels has found Meta's new "pay or consent" advertising model in breach of the Digital Markets Act, which is designed to ensure fair competition and rein in the p
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French stocks jump in post-election relief rally as hung parliament looms
• 9:27 AM
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Paris's CAC 40 index jumps at the open after losing more than 6 percent last week, as investors calculate the possibility of a hung parliament in Europe's second-largest economy. Plus, we take a closer look at France's public debt and the spending plans
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Friday, june 28, 2024
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Tax the super-rich, says new report commissioned by G20 chair Brazil
• 8:57 PM
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In a new report commissioned by Brazil for its G20 presidency, French economist Gabriel Zucman says an international scheme to impose a global minimum tax on the world's richest individuals is technically feasible and that a 2 percent wealth tax on 3,000
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France's major parties trade barbs over economy in TV debate
• 9:21 AM
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Ahead of the first round of voting in legislative elections on June 30, top representatives of France's major parties and alliances took part in a televised debate on Tuesday night. In this edition, we take a look at the proposals and arguments put forwa
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Tuesday, june 25, 2024
Kenya's president says debate on controversial tax bill 'hijacked by dangerous people'
• 8:55 PM
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Kenya's President William Ruto has vowed to restore calm "at whatever cost" after protesters stormed parliament and security forces opened fire. He said the debate over a controversial new tax bill has been "hijacked by dangerous people". The finance bil
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China's Li hits back at Western accusations of unfair competition
• 9:56 AM
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In a speech at the World Economic Forum in China on Tuesday, Premier Li Qiang hit back at criticism from the US and EU that its manufacturers of green technologies benefit from an unfair advantage. His speech comes as Canada could impose higher tariffs o
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Monday, june 24, 2024
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Free trade vs. protectionism: Assessing the impact of globalised trade
• 5:40 PM
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It's a common and accepted trope that free trade has led to more prosperity. Yet free trade, and another word that often accompanies it – globalisation – are frequent targets of criticism, with both seen as eroding national sovereignty, taking away loca
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AI and data sideline referees at Euro 2024 football tournament
• 2:33 PM
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At Euro 2024 in Germany, referees are souped up with data and artificial intelligence, players' bodies are scrutinised to within a square inch by a grid of cameras, and even the ball has been fitted with a special sensor. In this edition of Tech 24, Pete
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Thursday, june 20, 2024
French parties try to reassure business leaders ahead of snap elections
• 8:48 PM
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Candidates for France's snap elections have defended their economic plans before the employers' federation Medef, though business leaders remain sceptical about how their various spending plans will be funded. Meanwhile, the French think tank Institut Mo
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French political parties grilled by business leaders as elections loom
• 12:38 AM
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Representatives of major parties in the upcoming snap French legislative elections have pitched their economic plans at a meeting of France's top employers' federation, with the leftist New Popular Front coalition and the far-right National Rally deliver
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Wednesday, june 19, 2024
EU reprimands France, six others over budget deficits
• 5:21 PM
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The European Commission has recommended disciplinary action against France, as well as Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Malta, Slovakia and Poland, for running excessive budget deficits.The EU's Maastricht treaty requires member states to keep public debt below
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'You need to face the Chinese competition,' Citroën CEO tells FRANCE 24
• 9:08 AM
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As French carmaker Citroën launches a new compact SUV, FRANCE 24 speaks to its CEO. Thierry Koskas, who has been at the helm of the Stellantis-owned brand since March 2023, tells us about competition on the European market, and how his firm didn't take i
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EU rebukes France for breaking budget rules in fresh blow to Macron
• 5:53 AM
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The European Commission on Wednesday reprimanded France for breaching the EU's budget rules under President Emmanuel Macron, in the runup to snap elections marked by lavish spending promises.
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Tuesday, june 18, 2024
Boeing CEO apologises to families of fatal 737 MAX crashes at US Senate hearing
• 9:22 PM
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Boeing's CEO David Calhoun has testified at a US Senate subcommittee investigating the planemaker's "broken safety culture". Relatives of some of the 346 victims of two fatal crashes involving the Boeing 737 MAX also attended the hearing and heard the CE
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Nvidia edges past Apple and Microsoft to become world's most valuable company on stock market
• 6:03 PM
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Nvidia edged ahead of other tech companies Tuesday to become the world's most valuable publicly traded company in the latest sign of the might of artificial intelligence.
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Political risk weighs heavily on French business climate
• 9:38 AM
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France's leading CAC 40 stock index made small gains at the open this Tuesday after suffering its worst week of trading since March 2022. As FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn explains, the fallout from President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap elections co
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Monday, june 17, 2024
Despite being climate conscious, Gen Z struggle to break into green jobs
• 6:58 PM
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Generation Z desperately want to be eco-friendly and to work for a company with good climate credentials. But a new survey by LinkedIn has found that only one in 20 GenZers have the "green skills" needed to tackle the climate crisis. FRANCE 24's Yuka Roy
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Australia, China work to mend torn trade ties amid rush for lithium
• 12:37 AM
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia seeking to repair relations after a diplomatic spat between the two countries triggered punitive tariffs. While in Australia, he will visit a Chinese-controlled lithium processing plant, as Beijing eyes more inve
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Friday, june 14, 2024
European elections leave markets jittery: What do far-right gains mean for EU?
• 5:16 PM
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A cloud of uncertainty is hovering over Europe this June in the wake of the European elections. In France, the National Rally party of Marine Le Pen dominated the polls to such an extent that President Emmanuel Macron immediately dissolved parliament and
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AI and democracy: So far, so harmless?
• 2:19 PM
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In the UK's general election, Steve is running to be MP for Brighton. In Wyoming in the United States, Vic is running to be mayor. Both of them are not in fact human, but created by artificial intelligence. On this week's Tech 24, we interview AI Steve t
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Thursday, june 13, 2024
Wednesday, june 12, 2024
US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady despite softer inflation data
• 8:47 PM
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The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its lending rate unchanged at the current 5.25-5.50 percent range and projected just one rate cut this year, despite soft inflation data. But first, the European Commission has informed China that it will impose
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EU reportedly set to impose tariffs on Chinese electric car imports
• 9:10 AM
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Several media outlets are reporting that the European Commission will notify carmakers this Wednesday that it will impose provisional import duties on Chinese electric vehicles next month. The move is based on a probe the EU has conducted amid accusation
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Tuesday, june 11, 2024
World Bank sees global 'soft landing' but warns of sluggish growth for developing nations
• 9:00 PM
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The World Bank has upgraded its global growth outlook for this year, expecting it to hold steady at 2.6 percent for the first time in three years. The latest Global Economic Prospects report, however, warns that growth still remains well below the averag
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French business leaders urged to 'stick their neck out' against far right
• 10:21 AM
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French business leaders have been pitched into fresh uncertainty by snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron that risk strengthening the far right.
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Monday, june 10, 2024
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Education on hold: Ukrainian refugees' road back to school
• 4:47 PM
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As a result of the war in Ukraine, millions of Ukrainian children have been scattered around Europe. These young refugees have seen their education heavily disrupted, with only between 30 and 50 percent of them enrolled in schools in their host countries
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Autonomous weapons: Palantir, Airbus engineers seek to calm 'killer robot' fears
• 3:40 PM
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Top AI engineers at defence technology companies defended the need for autonomous weapons on Thursday, amid a push for a ban on so-called "killer robots". More than 115 countries and 250 non-governmental organisations are calling for an international tre
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Thursday, june 6, 2024
ECB cuts interest rates for first time in almost five years
• 6:34 PM
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The European Central Bank has decided to lower its benchmark interest rates by 0.25 percent from a record high, effective June 12. However, the ECB also revised its outlook for the coming months and said it no longer believed inflation would hit its targ
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The post-WWII economy: From the Bretton Woods system to the Marshall Plan
• 9:39 AM
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As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the historic moment is also remembered as a catalyst for the turning of economic tides. A series of post-war events and decisions such as the Bretton Woods Conference heralded a new era for e
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Wednesday, june 5, 2024
Boeing launches first crewed Starliner spacecraft to ISS
• 6:18 PM
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After delays and over $1.4 billion of cost overruns, Boeing has finally launched its first crewed spacecraft into orbit. The CST-100 Starliner capsule lifted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying veteran NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and S
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Normandy surfs on 'memorial tourism' wave for 80th anniversary of D-Day
• 9:44 AM
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As hundreds of thousands of people flock to the French region of Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, local businesses there are capitalising on tourists' passion for World War II history. FRANCE 24's Leo McGuinn and our colleagues from
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Tuesday, june 4, 2024
AI could help with bereavement but technology is fraught with risks, researcher says
• 8:59 PM
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Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief? Selina Sykes reports. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks to Tomasz Hollanek, Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence, University of Cambridg
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India's election results show frustration over unequal economic growth
• 8:40 PM
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Indian shares plunged and the rupee tumbled after early results showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party winning far fewer seats than expected in the country's election, leaving it reliant on coalition partners. Billionaire Gautam Adani's business emp
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Indian stocks tumble as election race tighter than expected
• 10:16 AM
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India's Nifty 50 index saw shares tumble as much as 7 percent this Tuesday as the country's election results are counted. These show a tighter race than expected, even if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is still on course to win a third term. Also in this e
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Monday, june 3, 2024
Major Japanese carmakers admit to cheating on certification tests
• 8:54 PM
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Japanese carmakers Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha have admitted to cutting corners or providing false data in safety tests needed to get vehicle models certified. The disclosures come as a result of internal investigations ordered by Japan's tra
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Mexico's incoming president faces tough economic challenges
• 12:04 AM
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On top of security, immigration and the green transition, Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum is facing a host of economic challenges. In this year's budget, Mexico's public deficit stands at 5.9 percent, the largest in decades. Plus, as she seeks
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Friday, may 31, 2024
Ratings agency S&P downgrades French credit score from AA to AA-
• 8:29 PM
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Ratings agency S&P on Friday downgraded France's credit score for the first time since 2013, citing a deterioration in the country's budgetary position.
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From fuel to electric: European auto industry faces 2035 deadline
• 12:00 AM
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As decided by EU member states and the European Parliament, sales of internal combustion engine cars will be banned in the bloc by 2035, thereby forcing a transition to electric vehicles. How will Europe's car manufacturers manage this major change? FRAN
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Thursday, may 30, 2024
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South Africa heads to polls as unemployment and inequality grip the nation
• 9:08 PM
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When South Africa's ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all". But today, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the ruling party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's elect
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Macron reiterates calls to ‘buy European’ during Germany visit
• 9:35 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron made calls to "buy European" during a speech in Dresden while on a three day visit to Germany. Macron advocated for a European preference in key sectors like defence and space, following in the footsteps of Washington and
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Monday, may 27, 2024
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AI 'will not replace' journalists, VivaTech co-founder says
• 2:18 PM
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It’s often referred to as the biggest startup event in Europe. VivaTech opens its doors this Wednesday in Paris with 150,000 people in attendance, as well as 10,000 startups. The event takes place as signs are emerging that the French tech sector might b
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Paris's VivaTech trade fair opens with focus on AI
• 8:37 AM
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One of Europe's largest tech conferences kicks off in Paris this Wednesday. Startups will meet investors, and guest speakers including Elon Musk will discuss the role of artificial intelligence at the VivaTech event. On Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron
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Tuesday, may 21, 2024
Climate activists file criminal complaint against TotalEnergies in Paris
• 8:56 PM
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A group of NGOs have filed a criminal complaint in Paris, asking a court to open a trial against TotalEnergies' top management as well as major shareholders for the climate damage they have caused. The filing comes on the same day the French energy giant
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US FDA approves Neuralink's brain chip implant for second patient
• 3:46 PM
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The US startup Neuralink, which recently implanted one of its chips into the brain of a young quadriplegic man for the first time, has been forced to halt the trial. The company, co-founded by Elon Musk, encountered issues just a few weeks after the oper
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Forced labour: US Senate probe finds carmakers used parts from banned Chinese supplier
• 10:07 AM
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The US Senate Finance Committee has released the findings of a two-year probe which shows that BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have all used components from a Chinese supplier banned in the US under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). I
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