While Meta was spending close to $80 billion on the metaverse, competitors were spending less on technologies that generated more. Meta has shut down Horizon Worlds on VR — off …
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Meta’s confirmation that end-to-end encryption will be removed from Instagram direct messages by May 8, 2026 does not mean users are powerless. The change was disclosed through a quiet help …
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An AI feature from Google that surfaced health advice from ordinary internet users has been quietly discontinued. Called “What People Suggest,” the tool used AI to organize community health insights …
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Microsoft Breaks With Pentagon in Landmark Legal Filing That Supports Anthropic’s AI Safety Stance
by admin477351In a landmark legal filing that marks a public break with the Pentagon’s position, Microsoft has submitted a court brief in support of Anthropic’s challenge to the Defense Department’s supply-chain …
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Elon Musk’s xAI has received the go-ahead from Mississippi state officials to operate 41 methane-burning turbines at its Southaven site. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issued the permit …
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Scaling Up: OpenAI Becomes the Backbone of Pentagon AI as Anthropic Is Ousted Over Ethics
by admin477351The Department of Defense has officially selected OpenAI as its primary partner for the integration of artificial intelligence into classified military networks. This move follows a high-profile breakup between the …
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Nvidia is reportedly about to become more than just the primary chip supplier to one of the world’s most powerful AI companies — it is set to become a major …
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The AI firm Anthropic has completed a $30 billion capital raise, establishing a new valuation of $380 billion. This marks a significant jump from the $183 billion valuation the company …
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In a major security update, WhatsApp has introduced Strict Account Settings, providing users with powerful defense against advanced cyber threats. The comprehensive protection package activates through a single click, making …
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Artificial intelligence’s labor market transformation may affect workers differently based on race and ethnicity, though this dimension receives insufficient analytical focus. Occupational segregation and other factors mean AI could have …