Duolingo’s ‘AI-First’ Backlash Had Little Impact
Duolingo announced Wednesday that it exceeded quarterly revenue expectations, even as it faced backlash over its decision to prioritize generative AI over human workers. Shares of the language-learning app jumped…
Airbnb CEO Says AI Agents Won’t Replace Google
After reporting stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky addressed the company’s AI strategy, warning investors not to expect AI chatbots to replace Google anytime soon. While AI-powered agents may…
OpenAI Defeats Elon Musk’s Grok in AI Chess Tournament
While chess has historically been used to test computers’ problem-solving abilities, this recent tournament featured AI programs designed for everyday tasks rather than dedicated chess engines. The competition showcased the…
Instagram’s Map Feature Sparks Backlash Over Geolocation Privacy
Meta launched the Instagram Map feature on Wednesday, promoting it as a way for users to “stay up-to-date with friends” by sharing their “last active location.” The tool resembles Snapchat’s…
Massive Hack Exposes US Court Data
A significant cyberattack has compromised the U.S. federal government’s court case filing system. According to reports, the breach may have exposed identities of court informants as well as sensitive information…
Over 1,000 United Airlines Flights Delayed Across US Due to Technology Issue
A technology issue caused United Airlines to ground planes at several major U.S. airports on Wednesday, resulting in more than 1,000 delayed flights. The problem affected Unimatic, a critical system…
Instagram Introduces New Features Including Reposts and Location Sharing
Instagram now allows users to repost public Reels and posts, making it easier to share content with friends while crediting the original creators. According to Meta, these reposts will appear…
Google Denies AI Search Features Are Causing Decline in Website Traffic
Google has rejected reports that AI-driven search features and chatbots are significantly reducing traffic to publisher websites. In a blog post Wednesday, Liz Reid, Google’s VP and Head of Search,…
Tinder Explores Redesign, Dating ‘Modes,’ and College-Specific Features to Enhance Engagement
Tinder continues to struggle with generating revenue from its users, reporting a 7% decline in paying users in Q2 2025. Match Group, Tinder’s parent company, saw a 5% drop across…
Google Reports Customer Data Stolen After Hackers Breach Salesforce Database
Google has confirmed that some customer information was stolen following a recent breach of one of its Salesforce database systems. The compromised system stores contact information and notes for small…
New Study Reveals Concerning ChatGPT Interactions with Teens
New research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT, despite issuing warnings, sometimes provides vulnerable teenagers with detailed instructions on getting drunk, concealing eating disorders, and even…
Brazil’s President Says Tariff Talks with Trump Are Pointless: ‘I Won’t Humiliate Myself’
As U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods jumped to 50% on Wednesday, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told Reuters he saw no room for direct talks with President Donald…
Microsoft’s Project Ire Revolutionizes Malware Analysis with AI
Microsoft has developed an AI prototype called Project Ire that automates the difficult task of reverse engineering malware, a job usually done by expert security researchers. The AI analyzes software…
Grok App Launches “Imagine” AI Generator with “Spicy” Mode
After adding a pornographic AI Companion last month, Elon Musk’s Grok app now has a new AI image and video generator called “Imagine,” which lets you create “Spicy” content. The…
OpenAI Launches Two Open-Weight AI Reasoning Models
OpenAI has announced the launch of two new open-weight AI reasoning models, which it says have similar capabilities to its proprietary o-series. The company described the models as “state of…
Spotify Extends Audiobooks Access to US Family Plan Members for the First Time
Spotify announced on Tuesday the rollout of its $11.99-per-month Audiobooks+ plan in the U.S., allowing subscribers—and for the first time, their household members on Family or Duo plans—to access 15…
OpenAI Models Now Available on Amazon Web Services
OpenAI has formed a new partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking the first time OpenAI models will be available on the cloud giant’s platform. As OpenAI launched two new…
WhatsApp Introduces New Features to Combat Scams
WhatsApp is introducing new features to help users identify and protect themselves from scams on its messaging service. The company also announced that it has removed over 6.8 million WhatsApp…
ElevenLabs Expands into AI Music Generation with Commercial Use Claim
The AI audio-generation company ElevenLabs announced a new model that allows users to generate music, which it claims is cleared for commercial use. This move marks a significant expansion beyond…
WhatsApp Tests Feature to Message Users Without Accounts
While billions of people already use WhatsApp, the Meta-owned app is aiming for continued growth by developing a new tool that allows people without a WhatsApp account to be invited…