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Meta halts collaboration with Mercor following significant data breach
Meta has suspended its partnership with data vendor Mercor after a security breach potentially compromised sensitive information related to AI model training. Major AI labs are…Claude Code users face additional fees for OpenClaw integration
Anthropic has announced that subscribers of its Claude Code coding assistant will incur extra charges when utilizing OpenClaw and other external tools. This decision marks a shift…Japan embraces physical AI to address labor shortages
As labor shortages continue to impact various sectors, Japan is moving beyond pilot projects to integrate physical AI into the workforce. These robots are being deployed in roles…Microsoft clarifies Copilot’s limitations in terms of service
Microsoft’s terms of service for Copilot emphasize that the AI tool is intended for entertainment purposes only, cautioning users against blindly trusting its outputs. This…Oracle’s 12,000 India Layoffs are a warning shot for the entire Indian tech economy
On a Tuesday morning, Oracle laid off approximately 12,000 employees in India, part of a broader global reduction of 30,000 jobs. This restructuring, driven by a strategic shift…Salesforce enhances Slack with 30 AI-driven features
Salesforce has unveiled a significant update to Slack, integrating 30 new AI-powered features aimed at enhancing productivity and collaboration. These advancements include smart…Google enters the screenless fitness band market to challenge Whoop
Google is set to launch a new screenless Fitbit band as it seeks to compete with popular wearable devices from companies like Whoop and Oura Health. This move comes amidst the…Baidu’s robotaxi malfunctions in Wuhan raise safety alarms
Several Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis halted unexpectedly in Wuhan, causing passengers to be stranded and prompting numerous calls to local police. The incident has ignited concerns…Grab launches Southeast Asia’s first driverless taxi service in Singapore
Grab Holdings Ltd. has officially launched its driverless taxi service in Singapore, marking a significant milestone as the first ride-hailing company in Southeast Asia to…Job market faces downturn as hiring plummets amid geopolitical tensions
Hiring rates have reached a low not seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling potential instability in the job market. Economist Heather Long warns that escalating…OpenAI secures $122 billion to boost AI development and global reach
OpenAI has successfully raised $122 billion in funding aimed at advancing frontier AI technologies and scaling their global impact. The investment will focus on next-generation…