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Feb 2024
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Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Davey Alba and Bloomberg Technology Co-Host Ed Ludlow discuss how Google tried using a technical fix to reduce bias in a feature that generates realistic-looking images of people. Instead, it set off a new diversity firestorm. Timothy Kramer, CEO of CNIC Funds, talks about investing in electricity with AMPD ETF. CalSTRS CIO Chris Ailman explains why he believes the US economy has made a soft landing. And we Drive to the Close with Louis Navellier Founder and CIO at Navellier & Associates.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. 

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