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Linux Foundation Announces the Formation of the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), Anchored by New Project Contributions Including Model Context Protocol (MCP), goose and AGENTS.md

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With founding contributions from Anthropic, Block, and OpenAI, the AAIF unites cutting-edge technology and open source governance to shape the future of open and accessible AI SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass...

December 9, 2025
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Cash App Afterpay Reveals Over 38% of U.S. Shoppers are Financially Stressed Amid Economic Pressures

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(BLOCK) DISTRIBUTED-WORK-MODEL/OAKLAND, CA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Economic uncertainty isn’t going to see U.S. shoppers retreat from the holidays. On the contrary, new insights from Cash App Afterpay’s 2025 Holiday Survey gives an insight into how many Americans are determined to preserve seasonal traditions – and manage their stress – through mindful spending, planning ahead, and still finding a little time for self-care. Conducted by Morning Consult, the research examined the sentiments and spending plans

September 11, 2025Retail
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