AI
OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has proposed giving 5% of the company's equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, according to the Financial Times. The proposal, which would also involve other…
Meta glasses wearers hit with paywall to use built-in feature
Users of Meta's smart glasses are now facing a paywall for a key built-in feature designed to enhance audio. The feature, which amplifies the voice of people the wearer is speaking…
Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals
Google has been ordered to pay a €4.1 billion fine by European regulators for using its Android operating system to block rivals. The penalty stems from allegations that Google abu…
Singapore seizes multi-million dollar home in Nvidia AI chips probe
Singapore authorities have seized a multi-million dollar home as part of an investigation into the illegal trade of servers containing advanced Nvidia AI chips. The property seizur…
Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Experts are cautioning consumers that vehicle tracking systems may not be as effective as expected in recovering stolen cars, due to legal restrictions on real-time location monito…
Wonka Netflix show faces backlash for AI-generated Gene Wilder voice
Netflix's upcoming 'Wonka' series has sparked controversy after it was revealed that the show will feature an AI-generated recreation of the late actor Gene Wilder's voice. Wilder,…
PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
In a major shift for the gaming industry, Sony has announced that PlayStation will cease production of physical game discs by 2028. The company confirmed that while future titles w…
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?
A growing concern has emerged over the fragility of essential technology in the face of extreme heat. Critical infrastructure, including energy grids and train services, is proving…
E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation has revealed that major retailers are advertising e-scooters for commuting and urban riding, despite the vehicles remaining illegal to use on UK r…
Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
In a move that underscores growing regulatory pressure on Big Tech, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed a lawsuit against Amazon. The regulator alle…
WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
WhatsApp has announced a new feature that will allow users to communicate without exchanging phone numbers, instead using unique usernames. This update is designed to enhance priva…
Ford rehires human engineers after AI fails to match quality checks
Ford Motor Company has decided to rehire human engineers after its artificial intelligence systems failed to meet the company's quality standards. The car manufacturer discovered t…