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Meta’s Llama AI Models Under Scrutiny for Revenue Sharing Tactics

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously stated that “selling access” to Llama AI models was not part of the company’s business model. However, according to newly unredacted court documents in the…

Elon Musk Blames Political Motives for Tesla Vandalism, Defends Company as Peaceful

After his Tesla Cybertruck faced heavy criticism at Mardi Gras earlier this month, Elon Musk expressed frustration over the growing hostility directed at his company, especially given the rise in…

Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Political Rivals Harris, Clinton, and More

In a late-night memo on Friday, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to revoke the security clearances of over a dozen individuals he perceives as political adversaries, including former Vice…

Starlink Introduces Harsh Speed Cap for Priority Plan Users

SpaceX has introduced a severe speed cap for customers on its Priority plan, reducing internet speeds to as low as 1Mbps after users exceed their monthly data limits. Starlink’s new…

Google Wallet Now Allows Kids to Make In-Store Payments with Parental Consent

Google announced on Wednesday that children with Android phones in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, and Poland can now use Google Wallet to make in-store payments. The feature…

Union Sues the Trump Administration Over Shutdown of Student Loan Repayment Programs

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over the decision to block access to affordable income-driven repayment (IDR) plans for millions…

Shopify Shifts Its U.S. Listing from NYSE to Nasdaq

Nearly 10 years after its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Toronto Stock Exchange, Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify has announced its decision to transition…

Google Agrees to $28 Million Settlement in Racial Bias Lawsuit

Google has agreed to pay $28 million (£21.5 million) to settle a lawsuit alleging that white and Asian employees were given better pay and career opportunities than workers from other…

U.S. Music Streaming Subscribers Hit 100 Million for the First Time

The U.S. has officially crossed a major milestone in music streaming, reaching over 100 million paid subscribers for the first time, according to a recent report by the Record Industry…

What to Expect as the Fed Prepares to Update Its Rate Projections

Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep interest rates unchanged in their upcoming meeting but will likely adjust their outlook on the economy, including projections for future rate changes. If…

Google Combines AI Answers and User Suggestions for Health Searches

Google has long been a go-to platform for health and wellness-related questions. With the rise of AI-powered features, the company has now made significant changes to how search results are…

Judge Rules Elon Musk’s Role in DOGE Likely Breaches the U.S. Constitution

Elon Musk’s role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could violate the U.S. Constitution’s appointments clause, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. Theodore Chuang, a judge in the U.S.…

J. D. Vance Argues That Deregulating AI Will Benefit Both Workers and Tech Innovators

On Tuesday, Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration’s support of AI and tech innovations should benefit both populists and those investing in and leading tech companies.…

Nvidia Partners with Harvard and MIT to Drive Quantum Computing with AI

Nvidia is establishing a new research center in Boston, in collaboration with Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to drive forward advancements in quantum computing powered by artificial…

Amazon Claims No Responsibility for Hazardous Products in Ongoing Legal Battle

Amazon has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over its order demanding the recall of hazardous products sold through Amazon’s platform. The lawsuit, which was…

Meta’s Llama AI Models Reach 1 Billion Downloads, Zuckerberg Says

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared on Tuesday that the company’s Llama AI model family has reached 1 billion downloads, a significant leap from 650 million downloads in December 2024, representing…

Google Unveils Open AI Models for Accelerating Drug Discovery

During a health-focused event in New York on Tuesday, Google announced the development of a new collection of “open” AI models for drug discovery called TxGemma. These models are designed…

Apple Loses Battle Against Germany’s Special Regulation on Big Tech

Apple has faced a significant setback in its legal battle against the competition regulations imposed on it by Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (FCO). On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Germany’s Federal…

TikTok Launches ‘Security Checkup’ Feature to Help Users Safeguard Their Accounts

On Monday, TikTok introduced a new “Security Checkup” feature designed to help users easily review and update their account’s security settings from a single screen. The tool is similar to…

Canadians Rally in ‘Tesla Takedown’ to Oppose Musk and Trump Influence

In several Canadian cities, including Ottawa and Vancouver, residents have participated in the “Tesla Takedown” protests to voice their discontent with CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with U.S. President…