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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
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
US Authorities Warn About Rising 'Anti-Tech Extremism' Fueled by AI FearStartups
US Authorities Warn About Rising 'Anti-Tech Extremism' Fueled by AI Fear

US law enforcement warns of growing anti-tech extremism driven by fears and hostility toward AI and modern technology.

May 27, 20262m read
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance TechPolicy & Society
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance Tech

Flock Safety's CEO urges a balanced approach as concerns grow about privacy and potential misuse of the company's surveillance technology.

Aug 24, 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
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
Meta Explores AI-Powered Wearable Pendant to Bring Smart Tech Closer to YouPolicy & Society
Meta Explores AI-Powered Wearable Pendant to Bring Smart Tech Closer to You

Meta is reportedly developing a stylish AI-powered pendant, aiming to bring smart technology closer to users through wearable hardware.

May 31, 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
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
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
Stanford Graduation Protest Targets Google CEO Over AI and Controversial ContractsResearch
Stanford Graduation Protest Targets Google CEO Over AI and Controversial Contracts

Stanford graduates protest Google CEO over AI's role in defense contracts, raising ethical concerns about technology's use in surveillance and military.

Jun 16, 20262m read
How Ukraine Is Using AI-Powered Drones to Target Russian SoldiersHow It Works
How Ukraine Is Using AI-Powered Drones to Target Russian Soldiers

Ukraine is deploying AI-powered drones that can autonomously identify and attack targets, marking a new chapter in modern warfare technology.

Jun 13, 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
How AI is Bringing Back the Voices of Pilots from Old Flight RecordingsStartups
How AI is Bringing Back the Voices of Pilots from Old Flight Recordings

AI technology is now being used to restore voices from old cockpit recordings, prompting the NTSB to temporarily restrict access to its investigation files.

May 24, 20262m read
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont HeadquartersStartups
Agility Robotics Launches New Training Facility Near Tesla’s Fremont Headquarters

Agility Robotics opens a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California, near Tesla’s factory, aiming to advance humanoid robotics development.

Jul 18, 20263m read
Your Complete Guide to Understanding AI Terms in 2024How It Works
Your Complete Guide to Understanding AI Terms in 2024

Discover key AI terms explained simply in this essential glossary to help you understand the technology shaping our world.

Jul 4, 20262m read
Why Students Are Booing AI at Graduation—and What Microsoft Says About ItResearch
Why Students Are Booing AI at Graduation—and What Microsoft Says About It

Students are booing AI-focused graduation speeches, revealing concerns about the technology. Microsoft urges open conversations to address these fears.

Jun 11, 20262m read
AI Startup Offers Free Home Cleaning to Train Future RobotsAI Tools
AI Startup Offers Free Home Cleaning to Train Future Robots

AI startup Shift offers free home cleaning by recording cleaners to train future robots, combining spotless homes with smart technology development.

May 29, 20262m read
How AI is Helping the US Fight Insider Trading in Prediction MarketsAI Tools
How AI is Helping the US Fight Insider Trading in Prediction Markets

The US is using AI technology to detect insider trading in prediction markets, ensuring fairness and transparency.

May 16, 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
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Blacklisting of AI Firm AnthropicStartups
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump Administration's Blacklisting of AI Firm Anthropic

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration's blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic illegal, protecting ethical stances in government contracts.

Aug 29, 20263m read
Speculation Swirls Over Anthropic and Physical Intelligence Amid OpenAI's Expansion MovesBig Tech
Speculation Swirls Over Anthropic and Physical Intelligence Amid OpenAI's Expansion Moves

Rumors swirl around Anthropic and Physical Intelligence following OpenAI's aggressive acquisition moves, hinting at shifts in the AI landscape.

Jul 22, 20263m 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
Libraries Lead a Growing Movement to Help People Navigate Life Without AIPolicy & Society
Libraries Lead a Growing Movement to Help People Navigate Life Without AI

Public libraries are hosting popular workshops to help people live with less reliance on AI amid growing concerns about privacy and control.

Jul 26, 20263m read
Midjourney Expands Into Astrology by Acquiring Popular App Co-StarBig Tech
Midjourney Expands Into Astrology by Acquiring Popular App Co-Star

Midjourney has acquired Co-Star, merging AI image expertise with personalized astrology to enhance daily horoscopes and user engagement.

Jul 25, 20264m read
Lorde Criticizes Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, Calling Them ‘Not Sexy’Policy & Society
Lorde Criticizes Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, Calling Them ‘Not Sexy’

Lorde criticized Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during a Madrid festival, calling them unattractive and raising concerns about authenticity and privacy.

Jul 13, 20263m 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
Stripe’s Acquisition of OpenRouter Driven by Practical AI Integration, Not 'Singularity' HypeAI Tools
Stripe’s Acquisition of OpenRouter Driven by Practical AI Integration, Not 'Singularity' Hype

Stripe’s acquisition of OpenRouter is driven by practical AI needs, focusing on flexible model integration rather than speculative singularity goals.

Aug 20, 20263m read
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial AssetResearch
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial Asset

Nvidia teams with major financiers to create a $500B market treating computing power as a new tradable asset class.

Aug 19, 20264m read
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges Using AI in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Industry DebateResearch
Fenix Flexin Acknowledges Using AI in Creating ‘Rubberz’ Amid Growing Industry Debate

LA rapper Fenix Flexin confirms using AI in his song 'Rubberz,' spotlighting AI's evolving role in music production and creative processes.

Aug 8, 20264m read