Technology

Mark Zuckerberg’s $80 Billion Metaverse Was the Most Expensive Proof of Concept in Tech History

In hindsight, the Meta metaverse may have been the world's most expensive proof of concept. Horizon Worlds is being shut down on VR — removed from the Quest store...

Instagram’s May 2026 Privacy U-Turn: Everything You Need to Know

Meta's decision to end encrypted messaging on Instagram by May 8, 2026 is one of the most significant...

Google Health AI in Crisis: Crowdsourced Medical Feature Pulled After Safety Concerns Mount

Google has removed an AI feature from its search platform that had been collecting and displaying health advice...

Microsoft Backs Anthropic’s Right to Set AI Safety Limits as Pentagon Legal Battle Intensifies

Microsoft has publicly backed Anthropic's right to set ethical boundaries on how its AI is used by the...

Musk’s xAI Secures Vital Energy Permit for Mississippi “AI Supercomputer”

Elon Musk’s xAI has won a significant regulatory victory, receiving permission to run 41 methane gas turbines in...

Controversial Partnership Brings AI Learning Tools to Million Young Students

A major announcement Thursday revealed plans to transform education throughout El Salvador using artificial intelligence. The xAI company will deploy its Grok chatbot across...

SpaceX Prepares Groundbreaking IPO for Summer Launch

Elon Musk's aerospace venture is orchestrating what could become a landmark public offering. SpaceX has begun conversations with leading financial institutions about a stock...

Google Threatens Legal Challenge Over YouTube’s Social Media Ban Inclusion

Google had previously raised prospects of legally challenging Australia's decision to include YouTube in the under-16 social media ban, though the company's latest statement...

ChatGPT’s Dominance Challenged as Rival AI Models Surge

The artificial intelligence landscape is experiencing dramatic shifts that have prompted urgent action at OpenAI. Leadership has declared the current period critical for ChatGPT's...

The Trade-Off Between Engagement and Democracy That Platforms Must Navigate

Social media companies face a fundamental tension between business performance and democratic health, according to research quantifying the relationship between divisive content, user engagement,...

AI-Driven Efficiency Push Costs 6,000 HP Workers Their Jobs

HP has unveiled a comprehensive workforce reduction initiative eliminating 4,000 to 6,000 employees globally by October 2028. The California-based computer and printer maker employs...