Americas

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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 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,…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

A federal arts panel has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring Donald Trump, marking the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4. The 24-karat…

Three individuals linked to a U.S. technology supplier have been charged over an alleged scheme to smuggle artificial intelligence chips to China, according to the US Department of Justice. Prosecutors…

Pop Mart and Sony Pictures are developing a feature film based on the Labubu toy franchise, marking an expansion of the brand into entertainment. The project is currently in early…

Shopify is preparing to expand its platform around agentic shopping systems that could function as AI-powered personal shoppers. The initiative aims to help consumers discover products while providing merchants with…