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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio attributes his success to transcendental meditation. Dalio, who founded Bridgewater Associates in 1975, revealed that meditation gives him calmness and equanimity, which he credits more than anything else for his achievements.
What Happened: Dalio, with a net worth exceeding $16 billion, revealed in an interview <a href="https://www.pionline.com/special-report-hedge-funds/bridgewater-retains-top-spot-largest-hedge-fund-despite-aum-sliding-23">with</a> CNBC that he practices transcendental meditation by repeating a mantra for twenty minutes twice daily.
He describes each session as a &#8220;20-minute vacation&#8221; that aids in decision-making and creativity.
"The best advice that I could give anybody, I think, it would be to meditate, and that&#8217;s because it gives you a calmness and equanimity," Dalio said, according to the report.
"Whatever success I&#8217;ve had in life has been more due to my meditating than anything else."
Dalio began this practice in 1968, influenced by The Beatles, and it has been a constant throughout his career, including his tenure as co-CEO of Bridgewater until 2017.
Research supports the benefits of transcendental meditation, with studies indicating reduced symptoms of trauma and improved mental health.
Dalio&#8217;s approach to leadership at Bridgewater included &#8220;radical transparency,&#8221; where meetings are recorded and open criticism is encouraged.
Other billionaires, like&nbsp;Richard Branson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jack Dorsey, also incorporate meditation into their routines, highlighting its widespread appeal among successful entrepreneurs.
Why It Matters: Dalio, who has a net worth of nearly $16 billion as per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44345022/ray-dalio-has-a-chilling-warning-for-president-trump-debt-crisis-is-imminent-and-an-issue-of-paramount-importance">vocal</a> about various global economic issues, including the looming debt crisis in the U.S.
Additionally, Dalio <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/03/44273552/ray-dalio-says-china-is-way-ahead-in-ai-and-robotics-us-lags-in-mass-production">has</a> expressed concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He highlighted China&#8217;s lead in AI and robotics, contrasting it with the U.S.&#8217;s lag in mass production. Dalio also warned about the potential risks of AI, suggesting it could lead to totalitarian control or anarchy.
Dalio&#8217;s insights into meditation, economic challenges, and technological advancements reflect his comprehensive understanding of both personal and global dynamics, offering valuable perspectives to investors and leaders worldwide.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is expected to reach a six-figure valuation by 2025, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. This prediction comes despite the lack of explicit support from U.S. President Donald Trump.
What Happened: In a recent video update, Green discussed the potential for Bitcoin to outshine gold if the Federal Reserve opts to reduce interest rates this year.
He pointed out that gold&#8217;s current upward trend is largely due to macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly stemming from Trump&#8217;s tariff policies.
Green believes that if the U.S. dollar weakens following rate cuts, investors may be more "inclined" to pivot towards Bitcoin.
"We live in a digital&nbsp;world, and I think that&nbsp;with or without Donald Trump's&nbsp;backing – and I think&nbsp;he's going to back it&nbsp;– you're going to see&nbsp;Bitcoin start to soar again.&#8221; He emphasized that a potential decline in the dollar would encourage more investments in Bitcoin.
According <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME's FedWatch tool,&nbsp;69% of traders and investors&nbsp;anticipate a rate cut by the Fed in June.
Green remains firm&nbsp;on his prediction that Bitcoin&nbsp;will rise over 79% from its current value by the end of the year, aiming for $150,000.
Why It Matters: The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing fluctuations, with Bitcoin recently breaching $86,000 before dropping to $83,647.19, despite President Trump&#8217;s supportive remarks for the industry at a recent event.
This volatility is not uncommon, as explained by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44410262/why-bitcoin-pulls-back-and-then-gains-after-economic-uncertainties-like-tariffsbitwise-cio-explains-dip-then-rip-phenomenon">Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan</a>, who noted that economic uncertainties, such as tariffs, can lead to short-term price dips due to increased market risk perception.
Additionally,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44345006/arthur-hayes-predicts-bitcoin-surge-to-250000-by-year-end-says-current-downturn-is-clearing-out-deadwood-short-term-pain">Arthur Hayes</a>, co-founder of BitMEX, has also projected a significant increase in Bitcoin's value, anticipating it will reach $250,000 by the end of the year.
Hayes suggests that the current downturn is a temporary setback, part of a natural market cycle.
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Price Action: Bitcoin was trading at $84,417 at the time of writing, up 0.2% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Bitcoin To Flourish With Or Without Trump's Support, Says Expert: Fed's Rate Cuts Could Make People More 'Inclined' To Buy BTC

Danny Moses, renowned for his accurate prediction of the 2008 financial crisis, has voiced concerns over the economic impact of recent federal job cuts.
What Happened: The founder of Moses Ventures cautioned that the market has not fully considered the economic repercussions of the job cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a move supported by Elon Musk.
Moses expressed concerns about the negative effects on the economy, stating, &#8220;We're hurting the revenue side of the equation.&#8221;
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Under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration, over 24,000 federal employees have been dismissed, with an additional 75,000 opting for deferred resignation.
The cuts are part of efforts to reduce government spending, which DOGE claims to have decreased by $115 billion. However, experts question the accuracy of these savings.
Moses noted that the cuts have begun to impact major contracts, with Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) losing U.S. government contracts, causing its share price to drop by 7.3%.
The elimination of federal jobs and contracts creates an &#8220;unvirtuous cycle,&#8221; affecting both small businesses and private contractors.
The influx of former federal workers into the job market raises concerns about their ability to find new employment, particularly in sectors like tech and data science. The uncertainty surrounding tariffs, labor supply, and immigration further complicates the situation, leaving employers hesitant to make hiring decisions.
Why It Matters: Danny Moses is not new to making bold predictions. Known for his role in shorting the U.S. housing market before its crash in 2008, Moses and his colleagues at FrontPoint Partners gained fame through Michael Lewis&#8217; book, &#8220;The Big Short,&#8221; later adapted into a film.
Recently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43355225/the-big-short-goes-long-men-who-predicted-housing-bubble-like-asian-stocks-gold">Moses and his peers</a> have shifted their focus to long positions, particularly in Asian stocks and gold.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/emerging-markets/25/01/42933234/michael-burrys-hedge-fund-could-soar-if-china-cuts-interest-rates-in-2025">Michael Burry</a>, another &#8220;Big Short&#8221; alum, is betting on Chinese tech companies, anticipating potential gains if China cuts interest rates.
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Big Short Investor Danny Moses Warns Of Economic Risks From Elon Musk's DOGE-Induced Federal Job Cuts

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates may be <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44207591/bill-gates-is-a-divorced-grandpa-living-alone-in-gigantic-66000-sq-ft-home-but-wont-be-downsizing-i-cant-i-like-the-houses-i-have">best known for transforming</a> the tech world, but he says a quirky racquet sport has held his heart for decades—and it's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/07/33235405/pickleball-is-americas-fastest-growing-sport-but-is-it-also-the-most-dangerous-report-shows-it-could">called pickleball</a>.
What Happened: In <a href="https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/pickleball/bill-gates-calls-pickleball-a-funny-american-game-heres-why-he-loves-it-article-119265785">an</a> interview with Times Now, Gates opened up about how he relaxes, revealing that pickleball is one of his favorite pastimes.
"I get to play a lot of tennis, a funny American game called pickleball, and a card game, not many people play called bridge—I am big on that," Gates said.
Pickleball, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/10/29239115/bill-gates-tom-brady-lebron-james-and-gary-vee-inside-the-explosion-of-the-sport-of-pickleball">a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping pong</a>, has become the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for two years running. However, Gates' love for the game long predates its current hype.
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In a 2022 "Gates Notes" YouTube video titled "I'm a Pickler," the billionaire philanthropist said he's been playing the sport for 50 years.&nbsp;
"It is kind of stunning that 50 years after it was invented, it started to take off and now has incredible momentum," Gates said. He added that the game's simplicity, accessibility, and fun factor make it ideal for players of all ages.
Gates also has a personal connection to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/22/10/29109800/lebrons-passion-for-pickleball-pumps-up-the-sports-community-this-cbd-company-is-also-delighted">pickleball's origins</a>. His father, Bill Gates Sr., was close friends with the sport's inventors—Bill Bell, Barney McCallum, and Joel Pritchard—who created it in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, not far from the Gates family's hometown of Seattle.
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Why It's Important: Gates currently has a net worth of $162 billion, making him the seventh wealthiest person on the Bloomberg Billionaire <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Index</a>.
Gates has held numerous titles throughout his life—tech pioneer, philanthropist, and once the world&#8217;s wealthiest individual.
Gates owns approximately 1% of Microsoft. He resigned from his role as a director in March 2020, and his exact holdings have not been detailed in later proxy statements.
His net worth does not account for shares held by the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, which focuses on poverty reduction, medical advancements, and educational programs.
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Bill Gates Calls Pickleball A 'Funny American Game:' But He's Been Obsessed With It For 50 Years And Wants You To Try It Too

Ethics experts are raising alarm over members of the Donald Trump administration openly promoting Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), even as the electric vehicle company <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44394560/elon-musks-tesla-targeted-with-arson-attacks-in-las-vegas-kansas-city-report">faces public backlash</a> and its stock continues to slide.
What Happened: On Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared on Fox News and encouraged viewers to buy Tesla stock.
"If you want to learn something on this show tonight, buy Tesla," Lutnick said on Jesse Watters' program. "It'll never be this cheap again."
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The remarks come as Tesla shares have dropped over 38% year-to-date.
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Ethics experts say the administration's behavior crosses a line, according to <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-lutnick-promoting-elon-musk-tesla-stock-isnt-working-2025-3">a</a> report by Business Insider.
"It's an ethics issue, and it's an optics issue," said Jordan Libowitz, head of communications for the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. "When someone spends hundreds of millions of dollars to elect a president and then that president&#8217;s administration takes action that appears to be an attempt to boost that person&#8217;s net worth."
Richard Painter, former ethics counsel under George W. Bush, was more blunt.
&#8220;The idea of promoting a company, the White House doesn&#8217;t do that,&#8221; he stated. &#8220;The Commerce Secretary is not Jim Cramer.&#8221;
Why It's Important: The decline in Tesla&#8217;s stock value has been exacerbated by Musk&#8217;s involvement with President Trump&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency.
This has raised questions about <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44436944/spacex-dethrones-tesla-as-elon-musks-most-valuable-asset-for-the-first-time-since-2019-report">Musk&#8217;s ability to manage his responsibilities</a> at both Tesla and DOGE.
President Trump has also publicly supported Musk and Tesla, hosting what was effectively a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44266805/trump-turns-white-house-into-tesla-showroom-says-elon-musk-was-treated-very-unfairly-heres-the-car-he-picked-for-himself">promotional event at the</a> White House last week.
He posed for photos in front of Teslas on the South Lawn and pledged to buy a Model S, though it remains unclear if he followed through.
The endorsements come amid growing backlash. Musk, who also leads the Department of Government Efficiency, has faced <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44071203/tesla-falls-nearly-23-destroying-354-billion-of-investor-wealth-in-2025-its-only-going-to-get-worse-says-top-investor">#TeslaTakedown protests</a> following mass layoffs.
Additionally, Tesla has <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44434973/tesla-record-highest-trade-ins-amid-backlash-against-ceo-elon-musk-surge-in-vandalism">experienced a surge in trade-ins</a>, with a record number of vehicles being traded this month. This follows protests against Musk&#8217;s role with the Trump administration and DOGE.
Despite these challenges, Cathie Wood of Ark Invest has continued to bet on Tesla, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44429127/cathie-wood-bets-on-elon-musks-tesla-despite-cybertruck-recall-dumps-zuckerbergs-meta-shares-again">acquiring 9,351 shares of the automaker</a>. This purchase, valued at approximately $2.21 million, comes amid Tesla&#8217;s recall of over 46,000 Cybertrucks due to safety concerns.
Price Action: Tesla&#8217;s stock rose 5.27% during Friday&#8217;s regular session, closing at $248.71. In after-hours trading, it added another 0.30%, reaching $249.45, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Trump Administration's Promotion Of Elon Musk's Tesla Draws Criticism From Experts: 'The Commerce Secretary Is Not Jim Cramer,' Says Former Ethics Counsel

Jamie Dimon, CEO of&nbsp;JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), addressed employees at a town hall meeting on Thursday at the bank&#8217;s&nbsp;Dallas corporate conference center in&nbsp;Plano, Texas.
What Happened: Dimon humorously opened the session, which lasted about an hour, with a joke, promising, "No swearing this time,&#8221; setting a relaxed tone, according to <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/03/21/jpmorgan-jamie-dimon-inflation-economy-return-to-work-wall-street-veterans-dei/">a</a> report by Fortune. He discussed his future at JPMorgan, stating he plans to remain CEO for a &#8220;few more years&#8221; before transitioning to a chairman role.
He also expressed interest in joining a nonprofit board post-JPMorgan, according to attendees.
Dimon addressed the bank&#8217;s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, reaffirming its commitment to these initiatives.
However, Jennifer Piepszak, JPMorgan&#8217;s COO, announced a name change to DOI—diversity, opportunity, and inclusion—in a memo on Friday. The bank plans to reduce certain training and reallocate programs to different business lines.
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Dimon also touched on the bank&#8217;s return-to-office policy, emphasizing the benefits of in-person work for young employees. Despite logistical challenges, he praised the facilities team for their efforts. The meeting followed a February session where Dimon faced employee frustration over the return-to-office mandate.
Why It Matters: The town hall meeting comes amidst ongoing discussions about JPMorgan&#8217;s return-to-office policy.&nbsp;Jamie Dimon has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44300682/jamie-dimon-doubles-down-on-work-from-home-criticism-where-did-you-get-your-amazon-packages">vocal</a> about his stance&nbsp;on the importance of in-office work, arguing that remote work can hinder creativity and slow decision-making.
In a previous town hall, he addressed employee concerns, stating, &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to work at JPMorgan&#8221; if they disagreed with the policy.
Additionally, Dimon has weighed in on broader economic issues, highlighting concerns over geopolitical tensions and potential tariff impacts. During a conversation with Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen, Dimon described the economy as experiencing a &#8220;soft landing&#8221; but noted the presence of significant turbulence.
He emphasized the uncertainty surrounding proposed tax plans and the impact of tariffs on the global economy.
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Jamie Dimon Reveals He Will Remain JPMorgan's CEO For 'Few More Years,' Jokes He Won't Swear This Time

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made some notable trades, including significant buys and sells.
Ark Invest's fund bought Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRDM#NASDAQ">IRDM</a>), Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEAM#NASDAQ">BEAM</a>), Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACB#NASDAQ">PACB</a>) and Absci Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>), while selling Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>), Repare Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPTX#NASDAQ">RPTX</a>), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), and Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>).
The IRDM Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>), and ARK Space Exploration &amp; Innovation ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKX#BATS">ARKX</a>) funds purchased a total of 68,355 shares of Iridium Communications Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $27.65, is approximately $1.89 million.
The BEAM Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK and Ark Genomic Revolution ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKG#BATS">ARKG</a>) funds bought a total of 28,717 shares of Beam Therapeutics Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $23.3, is approximately $669,106.
The PACB Trade: Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKK fund bought a whopping 243,300 shares of Pacific Biosciences of California Inc.
The total value of the shares bought, based on the last close price of $1.3, is approximately $316,290.
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<li>Amgen Inc: Ark Invest sold 990 shares through ARKG.</li>
<li>Veeva Systems Inc: Ark Invest sold 1,322 shares through ARKG.</li>
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Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google embarked on a 100-day mission to create a competitor to ChatGPT. The project, led by&nbsp;Sissie Hsiao, aimed to counter the rising popularity of&nbsp;OpenAI&#8217;s&nbsp;ChatGPT.
What Happened: In December 2022, Hsiao, a veteran of over 16 years at Google, was tasked with assembling a team to develop a chatbot named Bard, as reported <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/google-openai-gemini-chatgpt-artificial-intelligence/">by</a>&nbsp;Wired.
This initiative was part of Google&#8217;s response to the &#8220;code red&#8221; triggered by ChatGPT&#8217;s release. Despite initial challenges, including Bard&#8217;s inaccuracies and offensive responses, the team pushed forward.
Google executives, including&nbsp;Sundar Pichai, emphasized the need for rapid progress.
The urgency was heightened by the integration of ChatGPT into&nbsp;Microsoft Corp.'s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Bing search engine.
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To maintain its AI leadership, Google accelerated Bard&#8217;s development, branding it as an &#8220;experiment&#8221; to manage expectations.
Despite setbacks, such as a factual error in a marketing video that affected Alphabet&#8217;s stock value, Google continued to refine Bard.
The company ultimately merged its AI research teams, DeepMind and Google Brain, to create a more powerful language model, Gemini, which outperformed ChatGPT in several tests.
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Why It Matters: The race to develop a ChatGPT rival is a crucial chapter in Google&#8217;s AI journey.
In December 2023, Google unveiled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36131334/google-fires-biggest-salvo-against-openai-with-gemini-and-tiktok-parent-says-more-powerful-model-com">Gemini</a>, marking a significant move against OpenAI.
In early 2024, Google faced challenges with Gemini, including inaccurate image generation, leading to a temporary suspension of this feature.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37256429/gemini-ai-takes-a-timeout-google-halts-image-generation-after-historical-figure-controversy">Controversies</a>&nbsp;surrounding Gemini&#8217;s inaccuracies prompted&nbsp;Sundar Pichai&nbsp;to acknowledge the issues, stating they were &#8220;completely unacceptable.&#8221;
Amid these challenges,&nbsp;Elon Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37763969/elon-musk-says-woke-ai-like-google-gemini-can-be-deadly-it-will-do-whatever-it-can-potentially-even">voiced concerns</a> about the potential dangers of &#8220;woke AI&#8221; like Gemini, highlighting the risks associated with AI programmed to enforce diversity.
Despite these hurdles, analysts remain optimistic about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41633398/alphabet-at-the-forefront-of-the-ai-race-analysts-see-attractive-valuation-highligh">Alphabet&#8217;s position</a>&nbsp;in the AI race, citing its strength in cloud, search, and YouTube segments.
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A Norwegian man has taken legal action against Sam Altman-led OpenAI alleging that ChatGPT falsely claimed he murdered his children.
What Happened: Arve Hjalmar Holmen discovered the alleged fabrication after asking ChatGPT, "Who is Arve Hjalmar Holmen?"&nbsp;
The AI chatbot responded with an invented story that he had murdered two sons, attempted to kill a third, and was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
"Some think that there is no smoke without fire—the fact that someone could read this output and believe it is true is what scares me the most," Holmen said, adding that the hallucination was damaging to his reputation, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0kgydkr516o">reported</a> BBC.
The digital rights organization Noyb, which is representing Holmen in the complaint, argues that ChatGPT's response is defamatory and violates European data protection laws regarding the accuracy of personal information.
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"You can't just spread false information and in the end add a small disclaimer saying that everything you said may just not be true," said Noyb lawyer Joakim Söderberg.
Microsoft Corp.-backed (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) OpenAI responded by saying the issue stemmed from an older version of ChatGPT and that newer models, including those with real-time web search, offer improved accuracy, the report noted.
"We continue to research new ways to improve the accuracy of our models and reduce hallucinations," the company said in a statement.
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Why It's Important: The case highlights growing concerns over AI hallucinations—when generative models produce false yet convincing content.
Previously, Yann LeCun, Meta Platforms Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) chief AI scientist and &#8220;Godfather of AI,&#8221; said that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37559453/godfather-of-ai-explains-why-chatgpt-copilot-and-other-ai-chatbots-hallucinate">AI hallucinations stem from</a> their autoregressive prediction process—each time the AI generates a word or token, there's a chance it might deviate from a logical response, gradually leading the conversation astray.
In 2023, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) also acknowledged that AI technology, in general, is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31849266/sundar-pichai-opens-up-about-google-bards-trippy-troubles-no-one-in-the-field-has-yet-solved-halluci">still grappling with hallucination</a> problems.
Earlier this year, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) temporarily halted its Apple Intelligence news summary tool in the U.K. after it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries">generated inaccurate headlines</a> and misrepresented them as factual.
Google&#8217;s AI Gemini has also struggled with hallucinations—last year, it bizarrely advised using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39104319/google-defends-feature-that-spews-results-like-glue-on-pizza-and-obama-the-first-muslim-president-ai">glue to attach cheese to pizza</a> and claimed that geologists suggest people consume one rock per day.
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Former Facebook executive turned whistleblower says Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) has been blocking her from speaking with lawmakers about explosive allegations involving the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44294128/meta-silences-whistleblower-who-worked-with-mark-zuckerberg-and-sheryl-sandberg-book-alleges-harassment-and-shady-china-strategy">company's ties to China</a>, harm to teen users, and workplace misconduct.
What Happened: Sarah Wynn-Williams, who spent six years at Facebook as director of global public policy, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/03/44363736/zuckerbergs-global-push-meta-faces-scrutiny-over-privacy-free-speech-regulatory-tactics">published a memoir this</a> month titled "Careless People," detailing her time at the company.
Meta quickly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44294128/meta-silences-whistleblower-who-worked-with-mark-zuckerberg-and-sheryl-sandberg-book-alleges-harassment-and-shady-china-strategy">filed an arbitration demand</a>, claiming the book violated a non-disparagement agreement she signed when leaving in 2017.
The arbitrator issued an emergency order temporarily banning Wynn-Williams from making "disparaging, critical or otherwise detrimental comments" about Meta or promoting the book.
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That order, her attorneys say, is now preventing her from responding to requests from lawmakers in the U.S., U.K., and European Union, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/20/tech/meta-whistleblower-sarah-wynn-williams-response-congress/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
"Members of the United States Congress, the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and the Parliament of the European Union have requested to speak with Ms. Wynn-Williams," her legal filing states. But under the gag order, she "appears to be blocked from speaking" to them.
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Why It's Important: The book includes claims about Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook's efforts to expand in China and an allegation of sexual harassment involving top Meta executive Joel Kaplan.
Meta called the memoir "out-of-date" and containing "false accusations."
The memoir also sheds light on Meta&#8217;s failed Free Basics initiative in India, which was thwarted by a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/media/25/03/44351682/meta-whistleblower-reveals-how-a-low-ranking-indian-official-outsmarted-mark-zuckerberg-and-crushed-facebooks-free-basics-with-one-single-click">single decision from a low-ranking</a> official at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
Price Action: Meta's stock ended Friday&#8217;s regular session at $596.25, gaining 1.75%. In after-hours trading, it gained an additional 0.13%. So far this year, the stock has declined by 0.50%, and over the past 12 months, it has surged 17.01%, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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The Donald Trump administration is <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/02/43424235/300000-venezuelans-lose-protected-immigration-status-trump-official-says-program-is-contrary-to-the-national-interest">revoking legal status</a> for hundreds of thousands of migrants, reversing a key Joe Biden-era immigration policy and reigniting debate over the scope of executive authority.
What Happened: In a move set to take effect April 24, the Department of Homeland Security announced it will end the temporary legal protections granted to roughly 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela under former President Biden's parole program, reported Reuters.
The change, outlined in a notice scheduled for publication in the Federal Register, will subject these individuals to expedited removal if they remain in the U.S. without another legal status.
Trump has also signaled that a decision on ending parole protections for some 240,000 Ukrainians will come "very soon."
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Why It's Important: The parole program, launched in 2022 and expanded in 2023, allowed migrants to enter the U.S. by air with a sponsor and stay for up to two years.
President Trump has argued the program exceeded the bounds of federal law and called to terminate it via an executive order signed on Jan. 20.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, a federal judge criticized the Trump administration for not adequately responding to a court order regarding <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44428767/trump-administration-failed-to-respond-to-court-order-on-deportation-flights-explain-non-compliance-by-tuesday-says-judge">Venezuelan deportation flights</a>.
This legal battle unfolds as Trump pursues an aggressive deportation agenda, targeting the removal of one million undocumented immigrants within his first year back in office.
Economists and investors are closely watching these immigration policies, as they could significantly impact the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44067679/trumps-immigration-policy-could-be-the-key-to-inflation-and-market-shifts-investors-warn">U.S. labor market and economic growth</a>.
Analysts warn that the reduction in immigration could slow GDP growth, potentially affecting market expectations and Federal Reserve decisions.
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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg once shared that the 2010 film "The Social Network" left him feeling misrepresented and hurt, criticizing the movie for fabricating parts of his life to make the story more dramatic.
What Happened: They "made up a bunch of stuff that I found kind of hurtful," Zuckerberg said during a public Q&amp;A at Facebook's headquarters in California in 2014. "I haven't spent a lot of time thinking about that movie in a while. I kind of blocked that one out."
Zuckerberg particularly took issue with the film's portrayal of his motivations for building Facebook.&nbsp;
In the movie, his character, played by Jesse Eisenberg, is shown creating the platform to impress women after a breakup. However, Zuckerberg said that this narrative was far from the truth.&nbsp;
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The Meta CEO said he was already dating Priscilla Chan, his wife now, at the time.
He added that the filmmakers prioritized entertainment over accuracy.&nbsp;
"I think the reality is that writing code and then building a product and building a company is not a glamorous enough thing to make a movie about, so you can imagine that a lot of this stuff they had to embellish or make up," he stated.
One detail the movie did get right? His signature gray T-shirt. Zuckerberg confirmed he owns multiple versions of the same shirt to avoid wasting time on trivial daily decisions like what to wear or eat.
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Why It's Important: Zuckerberg's company Meta currently has a market capitalization of $1.510 trillion, making it the seventh most valuable company in the world.
In the last quarter, Meta reported a revenue of $48.39 billion, surpassing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">analyst expectations</a> of $47.03 billion. The company also reported earnings of $8.02 per share for the quarter, exceeding the projected $6.77 per share.
Year-to-date, Meta stock has dropped by 0.50%, while in the past 12 months, the company's shares have gained 17.43%, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Pfizer has raised its dividends every year for the last 15 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Dec. 12, the company increased the quarterly payout from $0.42 to $0.43 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $1.72 per share. The dividend yield on the stock currently stands at 6.60%.
Pfizer&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 was $63.63 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings report on Feb. 4, the company posted revenues of $17.76 billion and EPS of $0.63. Both figures came in above the consensus estimates.
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Spire (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SR#NYSE">SR</a>) engages in the purchase, retail distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other end-users of natural gas in the U.S.
The company has increased its dividends consecutively for the last 22 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 14, Spire raised the quarterly payout from $0.755 to $0.785 per share, equal to an annual figure of $3.14 per share. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock is 4.12%.
Spire&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 was $2.51 billion. According to the company's Q1 2025 earnings release on Feb. 5, it posted revenues of $669.10 million and EPS of $1.34. Both figures came in below the consensus estimates.
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TriCo Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCBK#NASDAQ">TCBK</a>) operates as a bank holding company for Tri Counties Bank that provides commercial banking services to individual and corporate customers.
TriCo Bancshares has increased its dividends every year for the past 12 years. According to the company&#8217;s most recent dividend hike announcement on Feb. 22, 2024, its board raised the quarterly payout from $0.30 to $0.33 per share, equating to $1.32 annually. More recently, in its dividend announcement on Feb. 20, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The current yield on the dividend is 3.22%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $388.76 million. In its most recent earnings release on Jan. 23, the company posted Q4 2024 revenues of $100.36 million and EPS of $0.88. Both figures beat the Street estimates.&nbsp;
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A Tesla Cybertruck owner returned from a trip to find his vehicle had been keyed. Instead of getting angry, he used the incident to promote Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), saying the act of vandalism did nothing to hurt the company or its CEO, Elon Musk.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;This Craziness Has To Stop&#8217;</h2>
Chris, who goes by &#8220;Common Sense American&#8221; on social media, <a href="https://x.com/chrisontesla/status/1901335888187269199">posted</a> about the incident, questioning the logic behind keying his truck. &#8220;Does this hurt Elon Musk? Keying my car? No,&#8221; he said, adding that if he didn&#8217;t have a wrap on his truck, he would simply take it to Tesla for repairs, giving the company more revenue.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">My Cybertruck was keyed. There's only one way to counter this craziness. <a href="https://t.co/lIDRyPWip4">https://t.co/lIDRyPWip4</a> <a href="https://t.co/hp1xPNk6Q3">pic.twitter.com/hp1xPNk6Q3</a>
&mdash; Common Sense American (@chrisontesla) <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisontesla/status/1901335888187269199?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&#8220;Does it hurt me? Not really, just makes me think less of you that you would actually harm someone else&#8217;s property out of some ideology or whatever your point was to do this,&#8221; he continued.
Rather than letting the situation bring him down, Chris said he would channel his frustration into something positive for Tesla. &#8220;I kind of thought about like what could I do. I can lash out and I don&#8217;t know, be mad about it, or I can help Tesla sell more cars, and that&#8217;s exactly what I&#8217;m gonna do.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&#8216;Go Schedule A Demo Drive&#8217;</h2>
Chris, who has owned both a Model X and a Cybertruck, encouraged his followers to test-drive a Tesla and see for themselves what makes the vehicles stand out.
&#8220;If you&#8217;ve never driven a Tesla, go drive one. Go schedule a demo drive,&#8221; he said, explaining that Tesla&#8217;s test-driving process is simple and does not involve salespeople pressuring customers.
&#8220;Most of the time you just show up, the app points you directly to the car, you go get in it and you drive it around. It&#8217;s an awesome experience. Go try it out.&#8221;
He ended his message with sarcasm directed at the person who keyed his truck: &#8220;So to whoever keyed the car, thank you. You just sold a lot more Teslas. I appreciate you.&#8221;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Escalating Attacks Against Tesla</h2>
The keying incident comes at a time when <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394560/elon-musks-tesla-targeted-with-arson-attacks-in-las-vegas-kansas-city-report">Tesla has faced</a> more <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44135841/elon-musk-slams-attacks-on-tesla-vehicles-after-incident-in-brookline-vandalism-is-not-free-speech">serious acts of vandalism</a> and arson across the country, incidents Attorney General Pam Bondi has described as &#8220;nothing short of domestic terrorism.&#8221;
On March 18, five Teslas were damaged when a fire was started at a Tesla Collision Center in Las Vegas. &#8220;This was a targeted attack against a Tesla facility,&#8221; said Dori Koren, assistant sheriff for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Officials found &#8220;RESIST&#8221; spray-painted on the facility's doors and evidence of gunfire aimed at Tesla vehicles.
A day earlier, two Cybertrucks caught fire at a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, in what authorities suspect was arson. Last week, a Tesla dealership in Oregon was hit with more than a dozen gunshots, and multiple Teslas were vandalized in Massachusetts.
The FBI is involved in multiple investigations, but no arrests have been made.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Musk Responds</h2>
The surge in attacks has coincided with Musk's new role in the White House, where he is leading the Department of Government Efficiency. The company's stock has plummeted 38% this year, and several top Tesla executives have sold off $100 million in shares.
Musk, who has frequently clashed with critics, dismissed the violence as politically motivated. &#8220;Because I am a deadly threat to the woke mind parasite and the humans it controls,&#8221; he <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1901635479528726969">wrote</a> on X.
Despite the escalating backlash, Tesla owners like Chris are standing by the company—and, in some cases, using these attacks to encourage even more people to buy Teslas.
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Cuban, the outspoken billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/25/01/42803678/mark-cuban-on-selling-dallas-mavericks-stake-i-didnt-want-my-kids-feeling-the-pressure-of-walking-into-my-spot">former owner of the Dallas Mavericks</a>, used to relentlessly heckle O'Neal from the sidelines. And Shaq? He didn't hold back either. The Hall of Famer recalled Cuban constantly complaining during games, shouting, "Shaq's in the f&#x2A;ing lane! Three seconds!"
"I didn't like him at first," Shaq admitted on "<a href="https://youtu.be/FOZ0PCYeGvQ?si=Jjg_Ur4Td5d_Qbbs">The Big Podcast with Shaq</a> in December. "The first time, Mark didn't really know me, but he just started talking trash off the bat."
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Cuban, who was sitting beside him, nodded along, proudly owning the history. "Shaq didn't like me right at the beginning… And then it's just like, from there, we got along."
Somewhere along the way, their banter turned into respect. And now, they both happen to be investing in the same company—BeatBox Beverages, a ready-to-drink alcohol brand that has exploded in popularity, skyrocketing to a $200 million valuation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How They Ended Up in the Same Deal—Without Planning It</h2>
Their paths didn't intentionally cross on this one. Cuban jumped in first, way back in 2014, when BeatBox Beverages pitched on "<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44367926/mark-cuban-kevin-oleary-rejected-poppi-on-shark-tank-pepsi-just-paid-1-9-billion-to-acquire-company">Shark Tank</a>." The company—a brand known for its brightly packaged, party-friendly boozy punches—asked for $200,000 in exchange for 10% equity. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/25/01/43084861/mark-cubans-29-million-shark-tank-portfolio-from-200k-in-dude-wipes-to-200m-for-beatbox-beverages-im-killing-it">Cuban didn't hesitate</a>. He countered with $1 million for a one-third stake, making it one of the biggest investments in "<a href="https://youtu.be/rQafXaRkPC0?si=F4Wvm_Gniz7jYhWx">Shark Tank" history at the time</a>.
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That deal turned out to be a home run. BeatBox is now sold in over 65,000 stores nationwide, with flavors that resonate with younger drinkers looking for something beyond the usual beer and seltzers.
A decade later, Shaq—who has an eye for high-growth brands—saw an opportunity. He teamed up with BeatBox to create his own Blueberry Lemonade flavor, bringing his signature larger-than-life energy to the brand. It boasts 11.1% ABV, is gluten-free, and low in sugar—because, of course, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44068159/nba-legend-shaq-says-his-net-worth-quadrupled-once-he-took-note-from-jeff-bezos-and-started-investing-in-things-that-change-peoples-lives">Shaq knows his audience</a>.
"When I first came across BeatBox, I saw a brand with that same bold energy," Shaq said, in a <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shaquille-oneal-invests-in-beatbox-beverages-partners-for-exclusive-flavor-302401122.html">statement</a> announcing the partnership. "This partnership felt like a perfect fit."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Big Names, Big Money, and a Bigger Trend</h2>
It's not unusual for high-profile investors to find themselves backing the same companies—especially when they have a track record of spotting winners.
Shaq and Cuban, despite their former rivalry, have both built reputations for smart business moves. Shaq's investments range from fast food to tech startups and fitness brands. Cuban, meanwhile, has his hands in everything from biotech to entertainment.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">From Trash Talk to Teaming Up</h2>
While Cuban and Shaq didn't exactly shake hands and plan this investment together, their shared belief in the brand speaks volumes.
It's a long way from the days of sideline arguments and trade rumors. Back in the early 2000s, Cuban actually tried to bring Shaq to Dallas—but the deal never materialized. Instead, Shaq spent years battling Cuban's Mavericks on the court, while the two threw playful jabs off it.
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&#8220;Our allies are calling constantly. They want to buy them also,&#8221; Trump said.&nbsp;
&#8220;We&#8217;ve given an order for a lot. We can&#8217;t tell you the price,&#8221; Trump added.&nbsp;
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&#8220;We recognize the importance of designing, building and delivering a 6th-generation fighter capability for the United States Air Force. In preparation for this mission, we made the most significant investment in the history of our defense business, and we are ready to provide the most advanced and innovative NGAD aircraft needed to support the mission,&#8221; said Steve Parker, interim president and CEO, Boeing Defense, Space &amp; Security.
Why It Matters: The F-47 jet contract is another loss for Lockheed Martin which recently was eliminated from consideration to build the next-generation carrier-based stealth fighter for the U.S. Navy.&nbsp;
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LMT, BA Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lockheed Martin shares fell 5.78% on Friday to end the session at $439.77. Boeing shares climbed after news of the contract win broke and closed 3.05% higher at $178.10.
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