Meta has launched Muse Spark, its most powerful AI model yet and the first major product from Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang’s newly formed Meta Superintelligence Lab. The release comes as the company ramps capital expenditures to as much as $135 billion this year, nearly double last year’s spend, raising the stakes for every product that emerges from Wang’s lab. Unlike Meta’s previous open-source Llama models, Muse Spark will be proprietary, with plans to eventually offer paid API access, opening a potential new revenue stream. Meta says larger, more capable models are already in development and that Muse Spark is just the foundation on the road to what Zuckerberg and Wang call “personal superintelligence.” CNBC’s Julia Boorstin explores why this launch is such a big deal for Meta.

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Why Meta’s New AI Model Is Such A Big Deal

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Job-seeking impostors, including deepfakes, are exploiting the remote work trend, defrauding U.S. companies and potentially threatening U.S. national security, according to experts.

While fraudulent job seekers can originate from anywhere, fake candidates with ties to North Korea have drawn significant headlines in recent months.

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With EV sales faltering and forecasts lowered, automakers are looking for ways to sell the batteries they are making. CNBC’s Robert Ferris breaks down how and why automakers including General Motors and Ford are investing in a new industry.

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Why Automakers Want To Power AI Data Centers

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Over the past decade, TJX Companies has nearly doubled its annual sales, crossing the $50 billion mark in fiscal 2024. Consumers are drawn to T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods for their ability to find name brands at a discount and the treasure hunt-like nature of its shopping experience. Experts credit the brand for destigmatizing the discount shopping. Watch the video to learn how T.J. Maxx won over the American consumer.

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1:20 Chapter 1: Consumer perception is key
3:45 Chapter 2: Finding the right product
6:20 Chapter 3: Sustaining growth

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How T.J. Maxx Disrupted The Retail Industry

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Iranian drone strikes have shut down helium production in Qatar, which is responsible for over a third of the world’s supply. Helium is critical for medical imaging, aerospace and electronics manufacturing and semiconductors, but there are no viable alternatives. CNBC’s Lisa Kailai Han breaks down what the shortage means for markets.

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What The Helium Shortage Means For Semiconductors

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