Intel’s Missed Investment in OpenAI Revealed
Intel’s missed opportunity to invest in OpenAI has surfaced as a pivotal moment in its struggle to keep pace in the AI era. Around seven years ago, Intel had the…
Elon Musk’s X Lawsuit Forces GARM to Close, Signaling Potential Industry Shifts
A recent antitrust lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X has led to the sudden shutdown of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM), a key initiative under the World Federation…
Stranded Starliner Astronauts Expected to Return Home Next Year
NASA announced that astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will likely return to Earth next year due to ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner…
Zoom Challenges Microsoft and Google with AI-Powered Docs
Zoom has launched Zoom Docs, an AI-powered word processor, positioning itself to compete with Microsoft and Google. Introduced in March, Zoom Docs is integrated with Zoom AI Companion, which uses…
NYC’s Weather Alert Drones Struggle with Spanish Announcements
New York City recently introduced a drone warning system to alert residents about hazardous weather conditions, but the system’s Spanish language capabilities have fallen short. On Wednesday, a resident recorded…
X Faces Court in Ireland for Using EU Data to Train Grok Without Consent
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched High Court proceedings against Elon Musk’s X, accusing the company of using European user data without proper consent to train its artificial intelligence…
‘Crypto Advocates for Harris’ Gain Backing from Mark Cuban
As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, a group named ‘Crypto Advocates for Harris‘ is rallying support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, urging her to formulate a clear policy on digital…
Rossmann Cuts Ties with Tesla Over Musk’s Political Stance
European drugstore giant Rossmann announced on Tuesday it will no longer purchase Tesla’s electric vehicles for its fleet, effective immediately. This decision follows Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s public support for…
Binance Records $1.2 Billion in Inflows During Major Market Downturn, CEO Reports
On August 5th, amid a significant market downturn, Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, experienced one of its largest trading days of 2024, with a staggering $1.2 billion in net inflows.…
Reddit to Experiment with AI in Search Results
Reddit is set to introduce AI-generated summaries at the top of search results, aiming to enhance user experience by summarizing and recommending content. CEO Steve Huffman announced during Tuesday’s earnings…
Biden Expresses Doubts About Peaceful Transfer of Power if Trump Loses 2024 Election
In a recent interview with CBS News, President Joe Biden voiced significant concerns regarding the peaceful transfer of power should former President Donald Trump lose in the upcoming fall election.…
Nasdaq Seeks Regulatory Approval to List Options for Spot Ethereum ETFs
Nasdaq has officially approached U.S. regulators with a proposal to allow options trading on spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a regulatory filing dated August 6. This request specifically…
Crypto Coalition Advocates for Definitive Regulatory Framework from Biden Administration
A coalition of cryptocurrency firms has intensified calls for the Biden administration to establish a definitive regulatory framework for digital assets, emphasizing the potential economic and national security benefits for…
Tech CEOs Reverse RTO Mandates with Only 3% Requiring Full-Time Office Work
Tech firms have spent the last two years urging workers back into the office, often using layoffs as a threat. Even Zoom shifted back to in-person work last year. However,…
Elon Musk’s X Files Lawsuit Claiming Massive Advertiser Boycott
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has initiated a lawsuit against a prominent group of advertisers, alleging a “massive advertiser boycott” that resulted in substantial revenue losses and violated antitrust…
Major Job Cuts at Dell as Company Shifts to AI
Dell is undergoing significant restructuring aimed at focusing more on AI-based products and servers, leading to substantial job cuts. An internal memo by sales executives John Byrne and Bill Scannell,…
Ripple Labs Incurs $125M Penalty Following SEC Lawsuit, Judge Rules
A federal judge has imposed a $125 million civil penalty on Ripple Labs, concluding a significant legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ruling by Judge…
OpenAI Co-founder John Schulman Leaves for Rival Anthropic
John Schulman, one of the co-founders of OpenAI, has left the ChatGPT maker for rival Anthropic. Schulman announced his departure in a social media post on X late Monday, stating,…
Video Game Actors Strike Over AI Concerns
Actors, represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), have initiated a strike against the video game industry due to unresolved issues concerning artificial intelligence…
Crypto Community Reacts to Kamala Harris’ Choice of VP Amid Uncertainty in Digital Asset Policy
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate. This decision has sparked various reactions from the…