News
Important shifts and updates across AI, technology and business.
WeWard introduces app-locking feature to boost your step count
WeWard’s latest feature encourages users to walk more by locking apps until they reach their step goals, promoting healthier habits.Meta’s New AI Tool Uses Your Instagram Photos—Unless You Opt Out
Meta’s latest feature lets anyone use public Instagram photos for AI images unless users opt out in their settings.Meta’s Muse Image AI Faces User Backlash Over Photo Usage
Meta’s new Muse Image AI generator is stirring controversy as users raise concerns about the use of their photos in the tool.Microsoft Ditches OpenAI for In-House AI in Key Apps
Microsoft begins replacing OpenAI and Anthropic with its own AI models in popular applications like Excel and Outlook to reduce costs.Xbox’s Streaming Gamble Ends in Major Layoffs
Xbox announces 3,200 layoffs and the closure of five studios, admitting its streaming strategy has failed despite massive investments.Claude Cowork Goes Mobile: Your AI Assistant Just Got More Accessible
Claude Cowork expands to mobile and web, allowing users to manage tasks seamlessly across devices, enhancing productivity and accessibility.Erling Haaland: The AI Meme Machine of the World Cup
Erling Haaland’s recent viral deepfake illustrates the blending of celebrity culture and AI, reshaping how athletes are perceived by fans.Deutsche Bank: AI’s productivity boost is still years away
Deutsche Bank analyst Jim Reid warns that while AI will boost productivity, its economic effects may not be felt for several years.Savi’s app fights back against AI-driven scams targeting consumers
Savi Security’s new app aims to safeguard consumers from increasingly realistic AI scams, inspired by a personal family incident.Amazon eyes $25 billion bond sale to boost AI initiatives
Amazon plans to raise at least $25 billion through a bond sale to finance its artificial intelligence development.DeepSeek Ventures into AI Chip Development
DeepSeek is developing a proprietary AI chip aimed at improving response generation in AI systems.