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Viral Chinese app lets strangers vote on purchases to stop impulse buying
By Marcus Chen
China’s AI chipmakers report first profits, but will the trend continue?
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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