OpenAI has indefinitely paused plans to introduce an “adult mode” for ChatGPT, as the company reduces focus on experimental features and shifts attention toward business and developer tools. The decision,…
Google has expanded its AI-powered Live Translate feature to iOS and additional markets, enabling real-time audio translation through headphones across 12 countries, while also broadening access to its conversational search…
Netflix has increased subscription prices across its plans, with the ad-supported tier rising to $8.99 per month and higher-tier plans also seeing price adjustments, according to information confirmed to TechCrunch.…
Wikipedia has introduced a policy prohibiting the use of AI-generated text in its articles, while still permitting limited use of AI tools in specific editorial tasks under human oversight. The…
Google has introduced new “switching tools” for its Gemini chatbot, allowing users to transfer personal data and chat histories from competing AI platforms in an effort to increase adoption. The…
David Sacks has concluded his 130-day tenure as a special government employee serving as AI and crypto adviser to Donald Trump, transitioning to a new role as co-chair of the…
Apple said it has not identified any successful cases of government-grade spyware compromising devices with Lockdown Mode enabled, nearly four years after introducing the security feature. An Apple spokesperson, Sarah…
Rivian has secured another $1 billion in funding from Volkswagen Group after completing winter testing for the VW ID.EVERY1, a vehicle built under their joint venture. The milestone marks progress…
SK hynix has confidentially filed for a U.S. listing that could raise between $10 billion and $14 billion, as the company seeks to address a valuation gap and secure funding…
SoftBank has secured a $40 billion loan to support its $30 billion commitment to invest in OpenAI, following the AI firm’s $110 billion fundraising round last month. The loan, disclosed…
Physical Intelligence is in early discussions to raise approximately $1 billion in new funding at a valuation exceeding $11 billion, a figure that would nearly double its valuation within four…
Whoop is shifting its positioning from a performance-focused fitness tracker used by elite athletes to a broader health monitoring platform, as it adds medical features, data integrations, and diagnostic tools…
Anthropic has recorded a sharp rise in paid subscriptions for its Claude chatbot, driven by increased public attention from its dispute with the U.S. Department of Defense, advertising campaigns, and…
All co-founders of xAI have now departed, with the final two remaining executives leaving the company, according to new reports, as leadership restructuring continues following its integration into SpaceX. The…
A study by Stanford University researchers reports that AI chatbot behaviour known as sycophancy—where systems affirm user views—can influence decision-making, reduce willingness to challenge oneself, and increase reliance on AI…
Messages exchanged between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg show a period of cooperation in early 2025, including offers of support and a brief discussion about a potential joint bid for…
Bluesky has presented a new standalone AI application called Attie, designed to let users create custom algorithms, curate personalized feeds, and eventually build their own social apps using natural language…
Waymo is now delivering 500,000 paid robotaxi rides each week across 10 U.S. cities, reflecting rapid growth in both ridership and market expansion as the company scales its commercial operations.…
The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack that targeted the cloud infrastructure hosting its Europa.eu websites, with early findings indicating that some data may have been accessed. The incident, detected…
An Iran-linked hacking group has claimed it accessed the personal Gmail account of Kash Patel and released alleged data, prompting a response from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which said…