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For some athletes, winning an Olympic medal comes with a cash prize

Aug 6, 2024
Here's what winning gold is worth for U.S. athletes — and who's paying.
In the U.S., athletes get nearly $38,000 tax-free per gold medal won.
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Paris 2024: The AI-powered Olympics

Jul 26, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially begins today — and this year's tournament will use artificial intelligence more than any other.
The International Olympic Committee is creating a sort of chatbot for competing athletes to have their questions answered.
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