DeepSeek Faces Global Bans Amid Security Concerns
DeepSeek, a rapidly growing AI company known for its chatbot applications and viral models, is facing increasing scrutiny and outright bans from a wide range of countries and government bodies.…
Meta Launches New AI Risk Framework to Enhance Safety
Meta Platforms, Inc. has announced a significant shift in its artificial intelligence (AI) development strategy, identifying two categories of AI systems deemed too risky for public release. These categories, classified…
Asya Bradley Joins Stripe as Head of Startup and VC Partnerships
Asya Bradley has been appointed as the new head of Startup & Venture Capital Partnerships at Stripe, the prominent financial technology company. Her extensive background as a fintech founder and…
Ontario Suspends $68M Starlink Contract as US-Canada Tensions Escalate
In a dramatic turn of events, Ontario’s Premier Doug Ford announced the province would “rip up” its $68 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. This decision stemmed…
Adam Candeub Set to Join FCC as General Counsel Amid Ongoing Debates on Big Tech Regulation
Adam Candeub, a prominent critic of Big Tech and advocate for regulatory reform, is poised to join the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) as its general counsel. His appointment, confirmed by…
Microsoft Secures Long-Term Carbon Credit Agreement with Chestnut Carbon
Microsoft has committed to purchasing over 7 million tons of carbon credits from Chestnut Carbon, detailing a 25-year partnership aimed at supporting reforestation efforts across 60,000 acres in Arkansas, Louisiana,…
Amazon Music Unlimited Subscription Fees Increase
Amazon has announced an increase in the subscription fees for its Amazon Music Unlimited service. The price for the Individual plan available to Prime members will rise from $9.99 to…
Meta Reports No Impact on Ad Revenue Following Fact-Checking Removal
Meta has announced that its decision to discontinue its fact-checking program has not affected advertiser spending. During the Q4 2024 earnings call, Meta’s CFO, Susan Li, reassured investors of strong…
Elon Musk Announces Tesla’s Robotaxi Service Launch in Austin This June
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Wednesday that the company plans to launch a paid robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, using its fleet vehicles in June, continuing his history of…
Threads Increases User Base by 20 Million in Just One Month
Meta’s microblogging service, Threads, continues its rapid growth trajectory, outpacing rivals like X. During Meta’s fourth-quarter earnings presentation, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Threads now boasts 320 million monthly active…
X Partners with Visa to Power Payments on X Money
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is taking a big step towards becoming a financial hub. They’ve just announced a partnership with Visa to handle person-to-person payments for their upcoming…
Bill Gates Criticizes Musk for Political Influence in Europe
Microsoft founder Bill Gates weighed in on his fellow billionaire Elon Musk’s international political ambitions, twice calling the Tesla and SpaceX owner’s support for far-right movements abroad “insane.” Gates on…
Meta Offers Creators Deals to Promote Instagram Across Other Video Apps
Meta is offering deals to creators to promote Instagram on other short-form video apps, including TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, CNBC has learned. With TikTok currently unavailable for download in the…
Stargate to Power $100B AI Venture with Solar and Batteries
The massive $100 billion Stargate joint venture will reportedly be powered, at least in part, by solar energy and batteries. According to a Bloomberg report, SoftBank-backed SB Energy will build…
French E-Bike Startup Angell Nears Bankruptcy Due to Design Defects
Angell, a French smart electric bike startup, has announced that it is declaring insolvency and seeking judicial liquidation through the courts. In a message to customers, company co-founder and CEO…
Threads Tests Ads in U.S. and Japan for User Feedback
Meta’s Threads, a direct rival to X, announced on Friday that it is now testing ads with select brands in the U.S. and Japan. Instagram head Adam Mosseri emphasized that…
MrBeast’s Potential Role in TikTok U.S. Acquisition Spurs Industry Buzz
MrBeast, the renowned YouTube sensation and entrepreneur, is in the spotlight as he engages in discussions with multiple parties interested in acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations. Among the potential suitors is…
Tim Noel Takes Helm at UnitedHealth Amidst Tragedy and Turmoil
Tim Noel has been appointed as the new CEO of UnitedHealth, the largest health insurer in the United States, following the tragic death of his predecessor, Brian Thompson. This leadership…
Nvidia Overtakes Apple to Regain Title of Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, surpassing Apple in market capitalization on Tuesday. At the close of trading, Nvidia’s market cap reached approximately…
Tesla Announces Global Launch for Redesigned Model Y
Tesla is set to launch its redesigned Model Y SUV globally in March, marking a significant event in the company’s history. The simultaneous launch across major markets, including the U.S.,…