Americas

The autism spectrum disorder (ASD) market across the seven major markets (7MM) is projected to reach $2b in 2034 at a compound annual growth rate of 18.7%, according to a…

In a carefully worded announcement on Monday, Apple said John Giannandrea, who has been the company’s AI chief since 2018, is “stepping down” and will exit after an advisory period…

Earlier today, Shopify faced a major outage that disrupted the operations of numerous merchants, leaving many unable to fulfill transactions during one of the busiest shopping days of the year.…

A coalition of European law enforcement agencies coordinated by Europol announced Monday that it has shut down Cryptomixer, a cryptocurrency laundering service used heavily by cybercriminals. A Long-Running Money-Laundering OperationIn…

A New Stake in an AI-Focused Holding CompanyOpenAI is taking an ownership stake in Thrive Holdings, an operator that functions like a private equity platform for AI by acquiring companies…

Investment Deepens Existing PartnershipNvidia is investing $2 billion into Synopsys, a leading provider of software and components used in chip design. The move expands their long-running collaboration at a time…

Sensor Tower Data Shows Strong Uptake of Amazon’s AI ChatbotAmazon’s AI shopping assistant, Rufus, saw a sharp rise in use on Black Friday, according to new data from market intelligence…

New Funding Round Boosts the German AI Lab’s MomentumGerman AI startup Black Forest Labs announced on Monday that it has raised $300 million in a Series B round, bringing the…

State Requires Government-ID Age Checks Under the MMPAMissouri’s age-verification mandate will take effect this weekend, restricting access to Pornhub and other adult platforms for users in the state. Beginning November…

Sweeney Pushes Back on Marketplace Disclosure RequirementsEpic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said it “makes no sense” for game stores to label titles made with AI, arguing that AI tools will…

Market Growth Forecast Through 2030The medical membranes market is expected to reach $6.66 billion by 2030, according to MarketsandMarkets, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%. The report attributes…

Director Explains Difference Between Performance Capture and AI ToolsJames Cameron, known for using advanced visual effects technology in films such as the “Avatar” series, said he finds generative AI “horrifying”…

Early Setting Details Emerge for the Live-Action AdaptationNetflix’s live-action adaptation of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise may take viewers to Ancient Rome, according to a report from Nexus Point News. The…

Return to Service After Temporary GroundingsThousands of Airbus aircraft are returning to regular operations after being grounded for software updates prompted by a warning that solar radiation could interfere with…

Growing Divide Over Regulatory AuthorityFor the first time, Washington is nearing decisions on how to regulate artificial intelligence, and the central dispute now hinges on who should have the authority…

Discovery and Immediate Safety ActionAirlines around the world have warned of possible delays after Airbus requested urgent modifications to thousands of aircraft, following its discovery that intense solar radiation could…

Market Growth OutlookThe global smart ports market is expected to grow from $2.0 billion in 2022 to $15.5 billion by 2032, according to a new Allied Market Research report that…

Company disputes calculation method that could lead to $38 billion fine Apple has filed a case in the Delhi High Court challenging how India’s antitrust authority calculates penalties based on…

Gemini 3 and Ironwood mark a shift after early stumbles in the AI race Google has reasserted itself in the artificial intelligence market with the release of its Gemini 3…

Layoffs affect a portion of workforce as company expands into new battery reuse markets Redwood Materials is cutting around 5% of its workforce shortly after raising $350 million, according to…