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AI & Tech

Meta Prepares to Launch More Discreet Smart Glasses

Meta is preparing to launch "Luna," a new line of smart eyewear that omits cameras to address privacy backlash, featuring…

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AI & Tech

NY Takes Down 12 Celebrity Deepfake Sites

New York authorities dismantled a network of malicious websites hosting thousands of nonconsensual deepfake videos, seizing 12 domains in a…

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AI & Tech

Why Insight Partners Diversifies While Peers Bet on OpenAI

Deven Parekh advocates for a pragmatic approach to AI, prioritizing tangible benefits like medical breakthroughs over speculative safety risks while…

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Business

VCs Back Pro Sports Ownership: Thrive Capital, Collaborative Fund Lead

Venture capital firms like Collaborative Fund are increasingly acquiring stakes in professional sports franchises, challenging traditional ownership models dominated by…

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AI & Tech

120K Mentions: 5 AI Models & 4 Signals for Multi-Location SEO

AI local search visibility depends on distinct model personalities and specific data signals rather than traditional market share or brand…

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AI & Tech

Google signs biggest rice-methane carbon deal with Mitti Labs

Google has signed a landmark four-year agreement with Indian climate-tech firm Mitti Labs to purchase one million carbon credits derived…

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Automotive

Autonomy Shifts to Gas Cars to Save Subscriptions

Autonomy is pivoting from its original all-electric strategy to include gas-powered vehicles, such as Ford trucks and SUVs, after its…

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AI & Tech

Inside the $3.2B AI Data Center’s Complex Corporate Web

A devastating fire at the $3.2 billion Lake Mariner data center exposed critical safety failures, including missing alarms, dead hydrants,…

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AI & Tech

Microsoft: Copilot Rarely Copies Books as OpenAI Model Sells

Microsoft is seeking summary judgment in its copyright lawsuit by arguing that its Copilot system rarely reproduces copyrighted content, citing…

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AI & Tech

Nscale Seeks $3.5B Pre-IPO Funding From Nvidia, Third Point

Nscale is negotiating a $3.5 billion pre-IPO funding round led by Third Point and Nvidia to solidify its position as…

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BigTech Companies

Delivery Hero Board Approves Uber’s $15B Takeover Bid

Uber’s $15 billion acquisition of Delivery Hero has received formal board approval and a strong shareholder recommendation, marking a critical…

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AI & Tech

Waymo Launches Driverless Rides in Denver, San Diego, Tampa

Waymo has expanded its autonomous ride-hailing service to Denver, San Diego, and Tampa, marking a significant milestone as Denver becomes…

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Artificial Intelligence

Meta Plans 60% Team Cuts, Replacing Staff With AI

Meta scaled back its aggressive "Project OT" restructuring plan after internal data revealed that AI agents were generating significant operational…

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AI & Tech

NY Gov Hochul: AI Needs to Be ‘Less Evil’

Governor Kathy Hochul prioritizes rapid decision-making and expert advice through a streamlined hierarchy, leveraging external commissions to address workforce impacts…

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AI & Tech

StrictlyVC Returns to NYC Sept 10: AI, Athletes & Keith Rabois

StrictlyVC returns to New York City on September 10 for its first NYC event in two years, featuring keynote speaker…

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AI & Tech

Andy Dunn’s Pie shifts from events app to social network

Andy Dunn’s startup Pie is pivoting from an event discovery tool to a social network by introducing "Community Homes," permanent…

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AI & Tech

OpenAI Backs Tougher AI Laws in California

OpenAI has formally requested that California strengthen its AI safety legislation by expanding the definition of reportable incidents to include…

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BigTech Companies

PDD Profit Beats Estimates as Temu Revenue Growth Slows to 8%

PDD Holdings reported adjusted earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, highlighting a strategic shift toward profit discipline and operational efficiency…

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Artificial Intelligence

Hugging Face Eyes $13bn Sale, Nearly Triple Previous Valuation

Hugging Face is reportedly exploring a sale valued at $13 billion, nearly tripling its last known worth, though discussions remain…

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BigTech Companies

Zillow, Redfin Settle FTC Antitrust Probe Over Rental Partnership

The FTC settled its antitrust investigation into Zillow and Redfin, ending a 2025 deal that regulators claimed illegally stifled competition…

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