The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it has secured commitments from Google, OpenAI, Amazon, Anthropic, and Apple to begin developing a digital health ecosystem. The initiative will focus on two main areas: establishing a framework to simplify information sharing…
Google has proposed significant changes to its Play Store and advertising policies in India, aiming to allow more real-money gaming apps on its platforms. This move is part of an effort to settle an ongoing antitrust case with the local…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the role of AI in boosting user engagement across the company’s apps during the second quarter. Despite growing consumer concerns about the rise of low-quality AI-generated content, Meta claims its AI systems are becoming more…
Meta is significantly increasing its investment in the physical and technical infrastructure needed to scale its AI ambitions. In its second-quarter earnings report, the company announced plans to more than double its spending on AI infrastructure, including data centers and…
Longtime supervisor Robert Markert warned SpaceX leaders that a specific part of the rocket fairing recovery process could “easily cause serious injury or death.” He claims he was ignored because “it was the more economical solution,” according to a recently…
A new startup called Germ is bringing end-to-end encrypted messaging to the Bluesky social network, offering users a more secure option for chats compared to Bluesky’s existing direct messages. After over two years of development, the service is launching its…
Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced on Wednesday its intent to acquire identity management and security company CyberArk for $25 billion. The deal, a mix of cash and stock, marks Palo Alto’s entrance into the identity security space, according to…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision on Wednesday for “personal superintelligence,” the idea that people should be able to use AI to achieve their personal goals. The letter subtly signals a shift in how Meta plans to release AI…
Hackers who breached U.S. insurance giant Allianz Life earlier this month stole large amounts of customer Social Security numbers, according to notifications filed with several U.S. states. Allianz Life disclosed the July 16 breach over the weekend, confirming that unidentified…
Skyrocketing demand for copper promises to push prices to new heights. As the global economy transitions away from fossil fuels, it will need twice as much copper in the coming years than humanity has mined throughout all of its existence.…
