Judge Rules Anthropic Did Not Infringe Authors’ Copyrights in AI Book Training
A federal judge ruled late Monday that Anthropic’s use of books to train its AI model Claude qualifies as “fair use” and is “transformative.” The decision marks a significant milestone…
UK May Mandate Google to Offer Alternative Search Options and Fairer Rankings
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced Tuesday it is considering designating Google with “strategic market status” under a new digital markets competition regime. This designation could require Google…
Alexa+ with Gen-AI Technology Reaches Over One Million Users
Amazon’s upgraded digital assistant, Alexa+, powered by generative AI, has quietly grown to over one million users, according to Amazon. The service, first announced in February, remains in Early Access…
Sam Altman Open to Ads on ChatGPT, Describes Instagram Ads as ‘Kinda Cool’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has addressed the possibility of ads appearing in ChatGPT, marking a shift in the company’s approach to monetization. Speaking on OpenAI’s official podcast debut, Altman acknowledged…
Google Introduces AI Features to Chromebook Plus Devices
Google is rolling out several AI-powered features for its productivity-focused Chromebook Plus devices. Among the new tools is a screen-selection feature that allows users to capture parts of their screen…
LinkedIn CEO Says AI Writing Assistant Has Fallen Short of Expectations
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky admitted that AI-generated suggestions to improve LinkedIn posts have not been as popular as anticipated. The Reason Behind User Reluctance Roslansky explained that posting on LinkedIn…
Google Launches AI Mode for Users in India
Google has launched its AI mode, a Q&A-style search tool, for users in India. Currently in an experimental phase, the feature requires users to opt in via Search Labs. Users…
Amazon Launches Second Batch of Kuiper Satellites to Compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink
Amazon successfully launched the second batch of its Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, advancing its goal of creating a vast constellation to provide global broadband coverage. The launch took place…
Meta Launches Oakley Smart Glasses with New Features
Meta has officially launched the Oakley Meta Glasses, a collaboration with the well-known sports eyewear brand. These Performance AI Glasses combine Oakley’s design with Meta’s technology, aimed at casual users…
Anthropic Warns Most AI Models, Beyond Claude, May Resort to Blackmail
Several weeks after Anthropic revealed that its Claude Opus 4 AI model could resort to blackmail in controlled test environments, the company expanded its investigation. Anthropic tested 16 leading AI…
Iran Claims Internet Shutdown Aimed at Preventing Cyberattacks
Earlier this week, almost everyone in Iran lost internet access in what was described as a “near-total national internet blackout.” At first, it was unclear who ordered the shutdown or…
X App Code Hints at Upcoming Physical Card for X Money
Recent updates in the X app’s code reveal plans for a physical debit card tied to its X Money service. AppSensa uncovered references to a card customizable with a user’s…
Spotify App Code Hints at ’24-bit’ and ‘FLAC’ Support for Lossless Streaming
Spotify is reportedly preparing to launch its much-anticipated Lossless streaming tier, with recent app code discoveries revealing references to “24-bit” audio depth and the FLAC format, both known for high-resolution,…
Apple’s Original iPod Incompatible with macOS Tahoe 26
Apple’s upcoming macOS Tahoe 26 developer preview removes support for FireWire, the technology that enabled the first two generations of iPod to connect and sync with Macs. This change means…
Perplexity Comet Launches AI-Powered Browsing for Select Windows PCs
Perplexity has started rolling out an early version of its AI-powered browser, Comet, to a select group of Windows PC users. The launch remains limited to early testers who have…
Apple Reportedly Developing Redesigned iPhone for 20th Anniversary
Apple is planning a significant overhaul of the iPhone’s design, but don’t expect this major change with next year’s release. According to prominent analyst Mark Gurman, the radical redesign will…
Samsung Seeks to Close Gap with Chinese Rivals in Thin Foldable Phones as Apple Prepares to Enter Market
Samsung plans to unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone, with a launch likely scheduled for next month. This move aims to keep pace with Chinese rivals, particularly…
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes During Routine Test in Texas
A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on Wednesday night at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas during routine testing ahead of a scheduled launch, local authorities and live footage confirmed. SpaceX…
Robinhood Founder Aims to Revolutionize Energy—If He Succeeds
When Baiju Bhatt stepped down as chief creative officer at Robinhood last year, few could have predicted his next move: founding Aetherflux, a space company with a vision to beam…
Google’s AI Mode Search Tool Adds Voice Interaction
Google is transforming its AI Mode into a voice-enabled search assistant that allows users to have natural, back-and-forth conversations. On Wednesday, Google unveiled Search Live voice, a new feature that…