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DoorDash, Shifting Business Model, Will Offer Drivers Hourly Pay

The company said the option would give couriers greater choice. It could also help DoorDash find people who will make less desirable deliveries.

By Kellen Browning

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Facial Recognition Spreads as Tool to Fight Shoplifting

British merchants are increasingly using the technology to combat shoplifting, raising questions about its spread as artificial intelligence rapidly improves it.

By Adam Satariano and Kashmir Hill

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TikTok Is Funding Montana Users’ Suit Against Ban

The popular video service had deflected questions about its involvement in the creators’ lawsuit for more than a month.

By Sapna Maheshwari

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Demand for Data Centers Is Soaring

The need for data centers has soared, fueled by remote work and the growth of high-speed streaming. But finding the necessary land and energy can be a challenge.

By Miranda S. Spivack