Daily Tech Headlines The Nasdaq Soared 12% To Its Best Day Since 2001 - DTH
Apr 10, 2025
The Nasdaq made a stunning leap of 12%, marking its best day since 2001. A whistleblower revealed Facebook's troubling collaboration with China, raising U.S. security concerns. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind is set to enhance its capabilities by supporting Anthropic's Model Context Protocol. The tech landscape is rapidly evolving with significant shifts, including Apple's resurgence and bold moves by Waymo and Polestar, against a backdrop of intense scrutiny over spyware activities.
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Facebook & CCP Allegations
- Former Facebook policy head Sarah Wynne Williams testified that Meta collaborated with the CCP.
- She alleged they built censorship tools, giving a chief editor control over content and the power to shut down services.
Nasdaq Soars
- The Nasdaq jumped over 12%, its second-best day ever, after President Trump announced a tariff pause for some countries.
- Tech stocks soared, with Apple gaining over 15%, reclaiming its position as the world's most valuable company.
Google Supports Model Context Protocol
- Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis announced support for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol for Gemini models.
- This follows OpenAI's recent adoption of the same standard for connecting AI models to data systems.