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GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy NeedsHow It Works
GM Unveils Smart EV Tech to Support the Power Grid Amid Rising AI Energy Needs

GM introduces vehicle-to-grid tech and sodium-ion batteries to help EVs support the power grid amid growing AI energy demands.

Jun 10, 20262m read
OpenAI Ventures Into Hardware with a Unique Moving Speaker Inspired by ChatGPTResearch
OpenAI Ventures Into Hardware with a Unique Moving Speaker Inspired by ChatGPT

OpenAI is reportedly developing a unique screenless speaker with moving parts, designed as a physical companion for its ChatGPT AI.

Jul 15, 20263m read
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental ConcernsResearch
Al Gore Highlights AI’s Long-Term Risks Beyond Environmental Concerns

Al Gore shifts AI risk focus from data center emissions to deeper ethical and societal concerns raised by the AI industry itself.

Sep 17, 20263m read
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI InteractionAI Tools
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Introduces Live Avatar for Real-Time AI Interaction

Google’s Gemini 3.8 update introduces Live Avatar, an animated AI persona that lip-syncs and expresses in real time across 97 languages.

Sep 25, 20263m read
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing GoalsStartups
Rising Data Center Energy Use Challenges America's Manufacturing Goals

Data centers’ growing energy use is raising electricity costs in the Rust Belt, challenging efforts to revive American manufacturing under the "Made in America" plan.

Jul 8, 20262m read
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market ChallengesStartups
Situational Awareness Commits $400 Million to Chip Startup Source Foundry Amid Market Challenges

Situational Awareness invests $400 million in chip startup Source Foundry, signaling strong confidence in AI hardware innovation despite market challenges.

Aug 10, 20263m read
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital DilemmaBig Tech
Musicians Take on AI Music Scammers in a Growing Digital Dilemma

Musicians are uncovering hidden AI use in music, raising questions about authenticity and transparency in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Aug 30, 20263m read
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection ToolsPolicy & Society
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection Tools

As Meta AI glasses gain popularity, privacy concerns rise, prompting tools like Zuckoff to detect when these devices are recording.

Aug 21, 20263m 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
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Startup Faces Layoffs Amid OpenAI’s IPO PlansPolicy & Society
Sam Altman’s Eye-Scanning Startup Faces Layoffs Amid OpenAI’s IPO Plans

Sam Altman’s eye-scanning startup, Tools for Humanity, faces layoffs due to revenue struggles while OpenAI prepares for its IPO.

Jun 9, 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
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in IndiaBig Tech
Google Pilots AI-Powered Shopping Integration with Flipkart in India

Google is testing AI-powered shopping with Flipkart in India, using its Gemini model to streamline purchases for select users.

Sep 27, 20263m read
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running HotterAI Tools
Nvidia’s New AI Data Center Design Cuts Water Use by Running Hotter

Nvidia’s new AI data center design uses liquid cooling and runs hotter to slash water use, aiming for greener, more efficient technology.

Jun 23, 20262m read
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
TypeSafe’s AI Model Jev Valued at $7.5 Billion Shortly After LaunchAI Tools
TypeSafe’s AI Model Jev Valued at $7.5 Billion Shortly After Launch

TypeSafe's AI model Jev reaches a $7.5B valuation weeks after launch, promising faster results with fewer tokens than traditional models.

Oct 10, 20263m read
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music InnovationAI Tools
Sean Parker Shifts Stability AI’s Focus Toward Music Innovation

Sean Parker is refocusing Stability AI on music, backed by record labels aiming to harness AI for creative innovation.

Oct 3, 20263m read
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center DemandPolicy & Society
Nvidia Poised to Surpass $100 Billion in Quarterly Revenue Amid Soaring Data Center Demand

Nvidia projects $108 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by booming data center demand and AI infrastructure growth.

Aug 27, 20263m read
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy After Five Years, Sells Assets to Disney for $20 MillionPolicy & Society
Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy After Five Years, Sells Assets to Disney for $20 Million

Character.AI files for bankruptcy after five years, selling assets to Disney for $20 million amid challenges in monetizing its chatbot platform.

Oct 13, 20262m read
Snap’s New AR Glasses Launch Hits Stock Market HardAI Tools
Snap’s New AR Glasses Launch Hits Stock Market Hard

Snap’s new expensive AR glasses launch caused a drop in its stock, highlighting challenges in bringing high-tech wearables to market.

Jun 18, 20262m read
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s RoleHow It Works
Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for Personal AI Sparks Debate Over Tech’s Role

Mark Zuckerberg’s detailed vision for personal AI sparks debate over privacy, control, and the role of AI in daily life.

Aug 11, 20263m read
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the EnvironmentStartups
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the Environment

Erin Brockovich is challenging the secrecy of data centers to promote environmental transparency and sustainability.

Jun 1, 20262m read
Amazon’s Texas Data Center Proposal Raises Concerns Over Potential Climate ImpactAI Tools
Amazon’s Texas Data Center Proposal Raises Concerns Over Potential Climate Impact

Amazon’s Texas data center plan includes a power plant that could become the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

Aug 9, 20263m 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
Amazon’s Alexa Plus Update Enhances Smart Home Control with Deeper AI IntegrationHow It Works
Amazon’s Alexa Plus Update Enhances Smart Home Control with Deeper AI Integration

Amazon updates Alexa Plus to better handle complex smart home commands, connecting seamlessly with devices from Bosch, Whirlpool, and more.

Jul 24, 20263m read
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community ConcernsHow It Works
San Antonio’s Expanding Data Center Footprint Raises New Community Concerns

San Antonio’s data centers have grown into massive hyperscale hubs, raising new challenges around traffic, noise, and community impact.

Oct 2, 20264m read
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms VentureAI Tools
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms Venture

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms hints at entering the robotaxi market, aiming to tackle autonomous ride-hailing challenges once more.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Capcom Envisions Collaborative Game Development with AI IntegrationBig Tech
Capcom Envisions Collaborative Game Development with AI Integration

Capcom plans to integrate AI into its game development process, aiming to streamline workflows and empower creators for next-generation titles.

Oct 4, 20263m read
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for YouStartups
Why Apple Is Raising Prices Amid the AI Boom and What It Means for You

Apple is raising prices on popular devices, blaming the AI boom’s growing hardware costs for making tech more expensive.

Jun 28, 20262m read
Anthropic Introduces Hardware Interface to Bridge AI and Physical DevicesResearch
Anthropic Introduces Hardware Interface to Bridge AI and Physical Devices

Anthropic unveils a new hardware interface standard to enable AI agents to communicate directly with physical devices and each other.

Aug 28, 20263m read
SpaceX Reveals Prototype AI Device That Looks Like a SmartphoneAI Tools
SpaceX Reveals Prototype AI Device That Looks Like a Smartphone

SpaceX has revealed a smartphone-like AI prototype, hinting at its plans to expand into wireless and satellite-connected devices.

Jul 2, 20262m read