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Meta to Resume AI Training Using Public Content from European Users

Meta, the technology company previously known as Facebook, is in the midst of the biggest antitrust trial in decades. This trial may lead to the breakup of its widely-used services,…

South Korea Starts Insurrection Trial for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol greets supporters in front of the Seoul Central District Court on Monday before hearing the indictment against him. He is currently charged with…

Trump’s Confrontation with Harvard and Top Universities Threatens U.S. Innovation

President Donald Trump’s ongoing battle with Harvard University is the latest chapter in his administration’s wider assault on elite universities, a campaign with potential far-reaching effects on America’s global competitiveness…

India Adds Nearly 30 GW of Solar and Wind Power in FY 2025

India reached an important milestone with the biggest renewable energy. As of the fiscal year 2025, the country has reached a cumulative installed capacity of 220 gigawatts (GW). This extraordinary…

Trump’s China tariffs poised to cause ‘irreversible’ harm to U.S. businesses

The continued, and escalating, trade war between the United States and China is doing far more than just rattling American businesses. New policy measures paired with historic high tariffs have…

The xAI–X merger looks promising for those backing Musk’s empire

xAI, the recent AI startup founded by Elon Musk, just made a splashy one. It recently finished its acquisition of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in…

Adobe Faces Backlash After Joining Bluesky

Adobe Systems Incorporated has come under fire from its user base following a controversial update to its frequently asked questions (FAQ) section in June 2024. The company revised its wording…

Singapore Prepares for 14th General Election as Parliament Dissolves

Asia Singapore has officially dissolved its parliament. This decision comes at a crucial moment, as the nation gears up for its 14th general election since becoming independent in 1965. The…

Trump Claims He Assisted Tim Cook With Tariff Exclusions

President Donald Trump recently asserted that he has provided assistance to Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding tariff exclusions, amidst ongoing discussions about the impacts of tariffs on U.S. companies and…

Trump Aide Hassett Declares ‘Amazing’ Tariff Deal Offers, Recession Is Not Happening

Expounding on the administration’s positive economic news, Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council Director said, “It’s all coming up roses on Fox Business yesterday. He noted that over ten countries…

Samsung Enhances Rugged Phone and Tablet with Larger Batteries and Faster Chips

Samsung has unveiled its latest rugged devices, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, designed for demanding work environments. Both devices include best-in-class durability, connectivity, and productivity built…

Landmark antitrust case may compel Zuckerberg to divest Instagram

The high-profile antitrust trial against Meta kicked off this week in Washington, with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accusing the company of unlawful business practices that hinder competition. The…

Europe aims to lead AI revolution with new rules and infrastructure investments

The European Commission has recently announced its plans to make Europe the “AI Continent”. This plan is meant to set Europe on course to become a leader in artificial intelligence…

Verified ID may be required for access to future OpenAI AI models

OpenAI only recently declared its new Verified Organization status. This initiative is intended to improve security for its products overall, as well as to provide developers with access to more…

Trump considers new smartphone tariffs just days after granting exemptions

In a positive step for US-China trade relations, the Trump administration announced Friday. They did something most people probably didn’t expect — they announced an exemption for certain technological goods…

Apple Developing Vision Pro Model with Mac Connectivity

Apple plans to launch a cheaper, more consumer-friendly Vision Pro headset, sources say. This new model addresses almost all the grievances of the current device. Along with a price tag…

Computers, Phones, and Chips No Longer Subject to Tariffs

The White House just signaled a sea change in its trade policy. It will suspend tariffs on smartphones, computers, and virtually every other electronic device. This decision follows on the…

Trump Makes UFC Appearance, Exchanging Oval Office for The Octagon

Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has cemented his position as a vital player in the world of mixed martial arts. His ties to Donald Trump,…

OpenAI to Retire GPT-4 AI Model from ChatGPT

OpenAI recently revealed plans to retire its proprietary GPT-4 AI model from the ChatGPT platform effective April 30, 2024. Released more than two years ago, its most advanced sibling, GPT-4,…

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to End Humanitarian Parole for People from Four Countries

That’s exactly what happened, until a recent ruling by US District Judge Indira Talwani that temporarily blocks the Trump administration from terminating the humanitarian parole program. This program is literally…