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This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Katie Deighton: Welcome to Tech News Briefing. It's Friday, November 21st. I'm ...

The questions flood in from every corner of the human psyche. “What are permanent hair removal solutions?” “Can you help me analyze this text conversation between me and my boyfriend?” “Tell me all ...