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Nvidia Talks Big at GTC but Investors Stay Cautious

When Jensen Huang delivered his keynote at GTC, the message was clear: AI is massive, accelerating, and central to the future economy. Wall Street’s reaction? A drop in Nvidia’s stock.…

Delve Faces Allegations of Fake Compliance Reports as Company Pushes Back

An anonymous post on Substack has accused compliance startup Delve of misleading customers about their privacy and security compliance status, raising concerns about potential legal and financial exposure. The post,…

Hachette Pulls ‘Shy Girl’ Over Suspected AI Use Despite Author Denial

Hachette Book Group has decided not to publish the novel “Shy Girl” in the United States and will discontinue its release in the United Kingdom, citing concerns that artificial intelligence…

From First Tweet To X The Platform’s 20-Year Journey Reflects A Changing Social Media Landscape

On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted what would become one of the most iconic messages in internet history: “just setting up my twittr.” That short post marked the beginning…

AI Tokens Emerge As A New Form Of Engineer Compensation In Silicon Valley

A new compensation trend is gaining traction in Silicon Valley, with companies exploring the idea of giving engineers AI “tokens” alongside salary and equity. These tokens represent access to computing…

Study Finds Scientists Rarely Land Jokes During Conference Presentations

A new study examining more than 500 science conference presentations suggests that humor in academic talks rarely lands, with most attempts receiving little more than polite chuckles or silence. Most…

Pinterest CEO Calls For Under-16 Social Media Ban As Global Pressure Builds

Bill Ready has urged governments to ban social media use for children under 16, adding to a growing global debate over youth access to digital platforms. In an opinion piece…

Microsoft Scales Back Copilot In Windows 11 As It Refocuses On Useful AI Features

Microsoft has announced a series of updates to Windows 11, including scaling back integrations of its AI assistant Copilot across the platform. The changes reflect a shift toward a more…

Elon Musk Found Liable For Misleading Twitter Investors In $44 Billion Deal Dispute

A California civil jury has ruled that Elon Musk intentionally misled investors during his attempt to withdraw from the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022. The verdict centers on…

Anthropic Challenges Pentagon Claims In Court Over National Security Dispute

Anthropic has filed new sworn declarations in a California federal court, disputing the Department of Defense’s claim that the company poses a national security risk. The filings come ahead of…

Bluesky Raises $100 Million As Leadership Shift Signals Next Growth Phase

Bluesky has raised $100 million in Series B funding as the company prepares for its next stage of growth following a leadership transition. The round, led by Bain Capital Crypto,…

AI Bots Could Outnumber Human Web Traffic By 2027, Cloudflare CEO Says

Artificial intelligence bots could soon dominate internet traffic, with volumes expected to surpass human activity by 2027, according to Matthew Prince. Speaking at the SXSW conference in Austin, Prince said…

Polymarket Partners With MLB To Expand Prediction Markets In Sports

Polymarket has signed a new partnership with Major League Baseball, continuing its recent expansion through high-profile deals across sports and technology. The agreement designates Polymarket as MLB’s official prediction market…

Jeff Bezos Seeks $100 Billion Fund To Acquire And Modernize Industrial Firms With AI

Jeff Bezos is reportedly seeking to raise $100 billion for a new investment fund aimed at acquiring companies in major industrial sectors and upgrading them with artificial intelligence, according to…

Dancing Robot Incident Raises Safety Questions In Restaurant Automation

A service robot performing at a Haidilao outlet in Cupertino caused disruption after moving too close to diners and knocking over tableware, according to a video shared on Xiaohongshu. The…

Amazon Acquires Rivr To Expand Autonomous Doorstep Delivery Efforts

Amazon has acquired Rivr, a startup known for its stair-climbing delivery robot, in a move that highlights the company’s growing focus on last-mile automation. The terms of the deal were…

Why Gas Prices Are Climbing After Qatar LNG Disruption And How It Could Affect You

A major gas facility in Qatar has been hit by missile strikes, causing extensive damage and disrupting global energy markets, according to QatarEnergy. The attack targeted Ras Laffan Industrial City,…

Meta Offers Up To $3,000 Monthly To Attract Creators Back To Facebook

Meta is offering payments of up to $3,000 per month to influencers as part of a new initiative aimed at bringing creators back to Facebook. The programme, called Content Fast…

Building A Low-Plastic Home Gains Momentum Amid Health And Climate Concerns

In 2021, writer and environmental advocate Erica Cirino set out to build a plastic-free home in rural Connecticut. The goal proved difficult. While she managed to reduce plastic use significantly,…

Colombia’s Startup Boom Faces Funding Challenges Despite Rising Success Stories

Walk through Bogotá and it is hard to miss the bright orange delivery bags of Rappi moving quickly through the streets. The on-demand platform has become one of Colombia’s most…