To win the AI race, US needs more than brainpower to beat China: study
The US must make substantive investments in energy development in order to win the AI race against China, Power the Future said.
Google to pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims of unauthorized tracking, collecting of private data
Google will pay $1.4 billion to Texas to settle a lawsuit claiming the company collected users' data without permission, state Attorney General Ken Paxton said.
Adobe strikes deal with US government to offer discounted price for software
Adobe reached an agreement to significantly lower software costs for the government. It aligns with Trump administration’s efforts to cut down on unnecessary spending.
OpenAI shakes up corporate structure with goal of scaling up AGI investment
OpenAI has announced that it will be altering its corporate structure to create a public benefit corporation that will be controlled by the nonprofit.
Microsoft shuts down Skype after 22 years, shifting users to Teams
Microsoft is no longer offering Skype and is helping its users make the transition to Teams as the service officially retires on May 5, 2025.
Starbase, home to Elon Musk's SpaceX, to officially become a Texas city
Starbase, the area in Cameron County, Texas, where billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX company is operated, is set to officially become a city.
Sam Altman’s iris-scanning technology launches in US, raising alarm over privacy and global control
Sam Altman’s World project has launched in the U.S. It scans users’ irises in exchange for crypto, raising fresh concerns about privacy, biometric data and AI-linked identity systems.
IBM announces $150B investment in US
IBM, founded in 1911, is making a major investment in the United States over the next five years, the company announced in a media release on Monday.
Tesla launches test run for FSD Supervised, an AI-powered ride hailing service
FSD Supervised ride-hailing service launched to a select few in Austin, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area, Tesla announced on social media following its latest sales call.
Think venture capital is just a Silicon Valley game? Think again
To unlock the full potential of the American entrepreneurial economy, we need more venture capital partnering with founders in every corner of the country.
Sheryl Sandberg says Meta considered blocking competitors' ads in landmark antitrust trial
Former Meta Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg's testimony reveals the company contemplated restricting competitor access to its platform.
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz looking to raise $20B amid global interest in US AI startups
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is looking to raise about $20 billion to take advantage of global investors' interest in supporting U.S. AI companies.
QVC announces agreement with TikTok for 24/7 live shopping streams
QVC Group announced an agreement Wednesday with TikTok to allow 24/7 live shopping streams on the social media app, saying it will bring a "powerhouse" lineup of hosts.
Amazon to send fleet of satellites to space in step to provide internet service for customers
Amazon announced it will launch more than two dozen satellites into space this month as part of its mission to provide internet service to customers.
Elon Musk's AI company buys X in blockbuster $33B stock deal
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been bought by tech billionaire’s artificial intelligence company xAI in a monster deal that values X at $33 billion.
Cyberattack at software giant potentially compromised patient data; FBI investigating: report
Hackers reportedly copied patient data in a cyberattack on Oracle's computer systems that contained healthcare information, and the FBI is reportedly investigating.
FCC's Carr wants improved 911 call location data accuracy
The FCC is proposing a new rule that would update its 911 location information regulation to improve the accuracy of vertical location data, helping first responders find callers.
The country needs more electricity — and more electricians
Across the country, where Microsoft has invested billions of dollars in infrastructure construction, we’ve hired many thousands of electricians. But it’s not enough.
Tech executive dead at 63 after heart attack
Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee died Tuesday after suffering from cardiac arrest. Newly appointed co-CEO Jun Young Hyun will take over sole leadership.
23andMe files for bankruptcy as California AG urges customers to delete data
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, and an attorney general in California is reminding customers that they have a right to request the company delete their data.