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IBM is cutting jobs in several U.S. states, with numbers possibly in the thousands, and is providing medical coverage for affected employees until June 2021. This is part of broader tech industry cuts due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, Facebook is launching a new messenger feature to combat scams by using AI to detect suspicious activity. This feature, already available on Android, will soon be on iOS. Additionally, Newsy offers free headlines for streaming.

Which company is reducing its workforce in several U.S. states?

• Microsoft

• IBM

• Apple

• Google

Until when is IBM providing medical coverage for the affected employees?

• June 2021

• December 2020

• March 2021

• September 2021

What technology does Facebook's new feature use to detect suspicious activity?

• Blockchain

• Quantum Computing

• AI

• Virtual Reality

What action can users take if suspicious activity is detected on Facebook Messenger?

• Report to the police

• Send a warning message

• Block or ignore the requests

• Delete their account

On which platform was Facebook's anti-scam feature initially available?

• Windows

• Android

• Linux

• iOS