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The BBC News front page highlights a significant global stock market downturn linked to US midterm election results and fears of an AI slowdown. Other top stories include potential shifts in US politics following election losses, developments in the war in Ukraine, and international news ranging…

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Global Tech Stocks Plunge Amid US Midterms and AI Fears ↗

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Global tech stocks have experienced a significant drop, influenced by the US midterm election results and growing concerns about a slowdown in the Artificial Intelligence sector. Some candidates have expressed intentions to curb the growth of data centers and AI.

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