Silicon Valley’s messiest breakup is definitely headed to court
The highly publicized and increasingly acrimonious split between OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company’s board is almost certainly headed to court, following Altman’s swift reinstatement and the subsequent resignations…
Anthropic taps former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion
Anthropic, a leading U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has appointed Irina Ghose, formerly a managing director at Microsoft India, to lead its India business. This strategic move comes as Anthropic…
Harmattan AI raises $200M Series B led by Dassault Aviation, becomes defense unicorn
The landscape of defense technology is rapidly evolving, and French startup Harmattan AI is at the forefront of this change. The company, specializing in defense technology, recently secured $200 million…
Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair
Meta Platforms announced Monday the appointment of Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman, a move signaling the tech giant’s continued focus on navigating complex global challenges and bolstering…
Luminar lines up $22 million bidder for its lidar business
Luminar Technologies is seeking higher bids for its lidar business, after agreeing to a sale to Quantum Computing Inc. for $22 million. The deal, part of Luminar’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
Netflix had a huge night at the 2026 Golden Globes with 7 wins
The 83rd Golden Globes Awards saw a significant victory for streaming services, with Netflix leading the way with seven wins. Apple TV+ and HBO Max each secured three awards, and…
A New Jersey lawsuit shows how hard it is to fight deepfake porn
The proliferation of AI-generated deepfake pornography is sparking legal battles and regulatory scrutiny, as platforms struggle to contain the abuse and victims seek recourse. Recent cases involving apps like ClothOff…
Paramount files lawsuit against Warner Bros. amidst controversial Netflix merger
The proposed merger between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Netflix is facing increasing scrutiny and legal challenges as concerns mount over potential media consolidation. Paramount Global has filed a lawsuit…
Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri
Apple has officially partnered with Google to leverage its artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically the Gemini models, for powering features like Siri and future foundational models. The multi-year agreement, confirmed…
Developers have made $550B on Apple’s App Store since 2008
Apple reported a strong 2025, with its services division achieving record results across key platforms. The company, led by senior vice president Eddy Cue, announced significant growth in its App…