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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…

TikTok’s Parent Company ByteDance Closes Brief Book Publishing Arm

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is winding down its book publishing imprint, 8th Note Press, according to industry reports. The press was launched in 2023 as an extension of…

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…

Apple Considers Partnership with Perplexity AI Amid Siri Delays

While Apple remained silent on AI during its WWDC 2025 keynote, Bloomberg reports that internally, the company is actively exploring options to strengthen its AI capabilities. Discussions led by Apple’s…

Amazon Plans £40 Billion Investment in the UK Over Next Three Years

Amazon revealed plans to invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the UK over the next three years. This funding will go toward building four new fulfillment centers, upgrading existing facilities,…

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…

Apple Faces New Siri AI Lawsuit Filed by Shareholders

Apple is being sued again over delays in its Apple Intelligence features, this time through a federal securities class-action lawsuit. The suit represents investors who purchased Apple shares between June…

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…

Trump Urges ‘Everyone’ to Keep Oil Prices Low to Avoid Helping the Enemy

President Donald Trump demanded on Monday that “everyone” keep oil prices down, warning that rising prices would only “play into the hands of the enemy.” His message comes amid escalating…

Putin Declares ‘The Whole of Ukraine Is Ours’

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 20 that the entirety of Ukraine belongs to Russia. His statement comes despite Russian forces controlling…

Trump Says Harvard Has Acted ‘Appropriately’ and Deal May Be Announced Soon

President Donald Trump said Friday that Harvard University has “acted extremely appropriately” in ongoing negotiations that may soon lead to a landmark settlement. His comments mark a potential shift in…

Ether ETF Inflows Rebound Strongly After a Period of Decline

After early concerns that ether ETFs might become “zombie funds,” the outlook has brightened. Funds tracking spot ether have now recorded inflows for six straight weeks and posted positive inflows…

Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Retain Control Over Thousands of California National Guardsmen

A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to maintain control over roughly 4,000 California National Guard members whom he had federalized to bolster security in Los Angeles…

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…

Tesla Secures First Contract to Build China’s Largest Grid-Scale Battery Power Plant

Tesla has signed its first deal to build a grid-scale battery power plant in China, marking a significant move amid ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. The U.S. company…

Supreme Court Allows Fuel Companies to Challenge California’s Strict Emission Standards

The Supreme Court on Friday revived a lawsuit from fuel producers challenging California’s strict vehicle emission regulations, enabling the companies to continue fighting a contentious climate policy that President Donald…

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…