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Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m read
Meta Cuts Thousands of Jobs to Fund Big AI Technology InvestmentsStartups
Meta Cuts Thousands of Jobs to Fund Big AI Technology Investments

Meta lays off thousands to fund major investments in AI technology, aiming to streamline operations and focus on future growth.

May 21, 20262m read
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam AltmanBig Tech
Hollywood Studios Step Back from New Film About OpenAI’s Sam Altman

Several major studios have declined to distribute the new film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, showing Hollywood's hesitation to tackle Big Tech stories.

Jun 24, 20262m read
How It Works
OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple Amid Partnership Disputes

OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple, hiring an outside law firm to explore its options amid partnership tensions.

May 14, 20261m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI BoomBig Tech
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom

Apple is raising prices on popular devices due to the growing costs of supporting AI technology, affecting laptops, tablets, and smart speakers.

Jun 28, 20262m read
Elon Musk Shifts Focus From Solar Power to Natural Gas and Space TechnologyAI Tools
Elon Musk Shifts Focus From Solar Power to Natural Gas and Space Technology

Elon Musk is shifting from solar power to natural gas and space-based data centers, marking a surprising change in his clean energy vision.

May 24, 20262m read
SambaNova Secures $1 Billion Funding, Valued at $11 Billion Amid AI Chip BoomPolicy & Society
SambaNova Secures $1 Billion Funding, Valued at $11 Billion Amid AI Chip Boom

SambaNova raises $1B at an $11B valuation, highlighting rapid growth in AI chip technology just months after Intel's interest.

Jul 8, 20262m read
Data Center Project Scaled Back by Half After Community PushbackStartups
Data Center Project Scaled Back by Half After Community Pushback

A large data center project was cut in half after strong protests, showing the power of community voices in tech development decisions.

Jun 6, 20262m read
Why the AI Boom Feels Uneven for Different People and CompaniesResearch
Why the AI Boom Feels Uneven for Different People and Companies

The AI boom is creating big winners and losers, with some benefiting greatly while others struggle to keep up in this fast-changing tech landscape.

May 17, 20262m read
Google’s AI Search Struggles with the Word ‘Disregard,’ Showing Odd ResponsesResearch
Google’s AI Search Struggles with the Word ‘Disregard,’ Showing Odd Responses

Google’s AI search gave odd chatbot-like replies for the word 'disregard' but now shows news stories instead, highlighting AI’s growing pains.

May 23, 20262m read
Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: What the OpenAI Trial Means for AI’s FutureResearch
Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: What the OpenAI Trial Means for AI’s Future

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI ends with dismissal, highlighting fierce competition and challenges in the AI industry.

May 22, 20263m read
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Uses AI to Highlight Bigger Global IssuesStartups
Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical Uses AI to Highlight Bigger Global Issues

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical uses AI to highlight deeper issues like concentrated power, democracy, and fairness in technology.

May 26, 20262m read
Amazon’s Security Research Influenced White House Ban on Anthropic’s AI ToolsResearch
Amazon’s Security Research Influenced White House Ban on Anthropic’s AI Tools

Amazon's security research helped prompt the White House to ban foreign access to Anthropic's AI models over cybersecurity concerns.

Jun 14, 20262m read
Midjourney Pushes Hollywood Studios to Disclose Their AI Use Amid Legal BattleBig Tech
Midjourney Pushes Hollywood Studios to Disclose Their AI Use Amid Legal Battle

Midjourney demands Hollywood studios reveal how they use AI amid a legal dispute over artificial intelligence practices.

Jul 5, 20262m read
OpenClaw App Launches on Android and iOS, Bringing AI to Your PhoneAI Tools
OpenClaw App Launches on Android and iOS, Bringing AI to Your Phone

OpenClaw, the free open-source AI program, is now available on Android and iOS, bringing smart agentic AI to your mobile device.

Jul 1, 20262m read
Inside the Elon Musk ‘Jackass’ Trophy Moment at Musk vs. Altman TrialResearch
Inside the Elon Musk ‘Jackass’ Trophy Moment at Musk vs. Altman Trial

A cheeky trophy inscribed 'Never stop being a jackass' revealed tensions between Elon Musk and OpenAI staff during the Musk vs. Altman trial.

May 15, 20262m read
AI Powers Ransomware Attack, But Humans Still Hold the ReinsBig Tech
AI Powers Ransomware Attack, But Humans Still Hold the Reins

An AI helped perform a ransomware attack, but humans still chose the victim and set up the attack, showing AI isn’t fully running cybercrime yet.

Jul 7, 20262m read
White House Restricts AI Exports Over Concerns of Chinese Access to Anthropic's MythosHow It Works
White House Restricts AI Exports Over Concerns of Chinese Access to Anthropic's Mythos

The U.S. restricts exports of Anthropic’s Mythos AI amid fears China-linked groups accessed it, raising national security concerns.

Jun 15, 20262m read
Suno Launches Spark Program to Support Independent Artists and Boost AI Music StreamingBig Tech
Suno Launches Spark Program to Support Independent Artists and Boost AI Music Streaming

Suno’s new Spark program offers grants and mentorship to unsigned artists but raises questions about music rights and remixing terms.

Jun 29, 20262m read
Anthropic Battles US Government Over Access to New AI ModelsBig Tech
Anthropic Battles US Government Over Access to New AI Models

Anthropic must halt access to its new AI models for foreign nationals due to US export controls, sparking a fight with the government over technology restrictions.

Jun 16, 20262m read
Your Essential Guide to Understanding AI Terms in 2024How It Works
Your Essential Guide to Understanding AI Terms in 2024

Get to know the key AI terms and concepts you’ll hear in 2024 with this easy-to-understand glossary.

Jul 4, 20262m read
Experts Question Claims About Kimi K3’s Rapid Performance Leap from Anthropic’s FableAI Tools
Experts Question Claims About Kimi K3’s Rapid Performance Leap from Anthropic’s Fable

Experts doubt that Kimi K3’s rapid advancement is solely due to distilling Anthropic’s Fable, suggesting more complex techniques are at play.

Jul 23, 20264m read
What to Expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s Big Makeover and New Apple Intelligence FeaturesHow It Works
What to Expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s Big Makeover and New Apple Intelligence Features

WWDC 2026 is set to bring a major Siri update and smarter Apple Intelligence features, making your Apple devices more helpful and intuitive.

Jun 7, 20262m read
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Talk at CommencementResearch
University of Arizona Graduates Boo Eric Schmidt’s AI Talk at Commencement

University of Arizona graduates booed Eric Schmidt’s AI-focused commencement speech, reflecting widespread concerns about AI’s impact on jobs and society.

May 18, 20262m read
Nvidia Hits New Revenue High but Expects Slower Growth AheadPolicy & Society
Nvidia Hits New Revenue High but Expects Slower Growth Ahead

Nvidia reports record revenue and $43B in startup investments but expects slower growth in the next quarter.

May 21, 20261m read
AI Tools
OpenAI Just Released GPT-5 — Here's What Actually Changed

Everyone's talking about GPT-5, but most headlines miss the point. Here's a plain-English breakdown of what's new, what's better, and whether you actually need it.

May 12, 20262m read
Lovable Eyes Big Growth with $13.2 Billion Valuation in SightBig Tech
Lovable Eyes Big Growth with $13.2 Billion Valuation in Sight

Lovable is in talks to raise $300 million, aiming to double its valuation to $13.2 billion with Menlo Ventures leading the investment round.

Jul 9, 20261m read
SandboxAQ Teams Up with Claude to Make Drug Discovery AI More AccessibleAI Tools
SandboxAQ Teams Up with Claude to Make Drug Discovery AI More Accessible

SandboxAQ teams up with Claude to simplify AI-powered drug discovery, making advanced models accessible without needing a computing PhD.

May 19, 20262m read
Google’s New Smart Speaker Looks Great but AI Gemini Needs More TimePolicy & Society
Google’s New Smart Speaker Looks Great but AI Gemini Needs More Time

Google’s new smart speaker impresses with design but its AI assistant Gemini isn’t quite ready yet for prime time.

Jul 1, 20262m read
Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights: New Surface PC, AI Updates, and MorePolicy & Society
Microsoft Build 2026 Highlights: New Surface PC, AI Updates, and More

Microsoft Build 2026 revealed a new mini AI development PC, an always-on assistant, and major AI updates, highlighting the future of smart technology.

Jun 3, 20262m read