Nvidia Tackles AI Chip Smuggling, Calls Bootleg Data Centers a ‘Losing Proposition’
Nvidia on Thursday called data centers built using smuggled chips a “losing proposition,” emphasizing it does not support unauthorized products. The statement follows a report from the Financial Times revealing…
Anything Said to ChatGPT May Be Used as Evidence, Altman Cautions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a stark warning for users who rely on ChatGPT for therapy or personal counsel: conversations with the AI are not legally protected and could…
Google Chrome Introduces AI-Powered Store Summaries to Assist US Shoppers
Google announced on Monday that its Chrome browser will introduce AI-generated summaries of store reviews, designed to help U.S. shoppers choose the best places to make purchases. This new feature…
SpaceX Attributes Starlink Outage to Network Upgrade
SpaceX has identified a recent network upgrade as the cause behind Thursday’s widespread Starlink outage, which temporarily disrupted access to its satellite internet service. Initially, a SpaceX executive mentioned a…
UK Begins Enforcing Online Age-Verification Rules
A new UK law took effect on Friday, mandating that pornography websites verify the age of their users. According to the BBC, around 6,000 adult sites have committed to complying…
Google Took a Month to Shut Down Catwatchful Spyware Hosted on Its Servers
Google has suspended the account of Catwatchful, a phone surveillance operator that used Google’s Firebase platform to host and operate its monitoring software. The shutdown follows concerns raised a month…
Trump Administration to Release Over $5 Billion in Frozen Education Funds
The Trump administration has decided to release the remainder of nearly $7 billion in public school funding that was abruptly frozen earlier this month, following a programmatic review. A senior…
India Bans 25 Streaming Apps Citing ‘Obscene’ Content
The Indian government has banned 25 streaming platforms accused of distributing “obscene” content, marking one of the country’s most sweeping moves against digital media to date. The ban targets lesser-known…
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Says Job Cuts Have Been ‘Weighing Heavily’ on Him
Microsoft has laid off over 15,000 employees so far in 2025, a move that has weighed heavily on CEO Satya Nadella. In a memo to staff on Thursday, Nadella addressed…
Google Apologizes for Assistant Issues, Promises Smart Home Fix
Google Home’s user experience has deteriorated in recent years, with many customers voicing frustrations over key features that no longer work reliably. Over the past week, complaints have surged, highlighting…
No Legal Privacy Protections When Using ChatGPT as Therapist, Says Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has cautioned users about relying on ChatGPT for therapy or emotional support, warning that conversations with AI currently lack the legal privacy protections found in traditional…
Snapchat Introduces Feature to Notify Friends When You Arrive Home Safely
Snapchat introduced a new feature called Home Safe on Thursday, allowing users to notify friends and family when they have arrived home safely after being out. How “Home Safe” Works…
Tesla’s Profits Decline Amid Falling EV Sales and Regulatory Credit Reductions
Tesla’s second-quarter results for 2025 reflected several headwinds: declining electric vehicle (EV) sales, a lower average selling price, reduced revenue from regulatory credits, and a drop in solar and energy…
Trump’s AI Action Plan Seeks to Block Chip Exports to China but Leaves Key Details Unclear
The Trump administration is focused on maintaining the United States’ position as a global leader in AI technology, both at home and abroad. At the same time, it aims to…
Google Photos Adds AI Features to Remix Photos and Convert Them into Videos
Google Photos is getting a significant boost in AI capabilities. On Wednesday, Google announced new tools that let users creatively enhance their photo memories, including turning photos into short videos…
UK Presses Apple and Google to Implement Mobile Changes to Limit Market Power
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced plans to designate Apple and Google as companies with “strategic market status” (SMS), identifying them as dominant players with significant control over digital…
Proton Launches Privacy-First AI Assistant That Encrypts All Chats and Keeps No Logs
Proton, known for its privacy-centered productivity tools, unveiled its new AI assistant called Lumo on Wednesday. The company highlights that Lumo is designed with user privacy at its core, ensuring…
Volvo Regionalizes Global Production to Sidestep Tariffs
Volvo Cars is restructuring its global operations to grant its three main markets—U.S., China, and Europe—greater decision-making authority, CEO and President Håkan Samuelsson said during a July 17 call with…
Spotify Faces Backlash for Uploading AI-Generated Songs Under Deceased Artists’ Names
Spotify has come under fire after investigations revealed the platform was hosting AI-generated songs released under the names of deceased musicians, without the consent of their estates or record labels.…