Meta’s Manus news is getting different receptions in Washington and Beijing
Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI assistant platform Manus is facing unexpected scrutiny, not from U.S. regulators, but from China. While initial concerns in the United States centered around a…
McKinsey and General Catalyst execs say the era of ‘learn once, work forever’ is over
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the technology landscape and sparking debate among business leaders about its implementation and impact on the workforce. Discussions at the…
Intel spinout Articul8 raises more than half of $70M round at $500M valuation
Articul8, a newly established enterprise artificial intelligence company originating from Intel, is gaining significant traction in the market. The company has secured over half of a planned $70 million Series…
Roblox now requires all users globally to complete age checks to access chat
Roblox is now requiring all users to undergo facial verification to access chat features, a move prompted by increasing scrutiny over child safety on the platform. The company began testing…
Studies flag link between food preservatives and cancer, type 2 diabetes
PARIS — New research suggests a potential link between the consumption of certain common food preservatives and an increased risk of both cancer and type 2 diabetes. Two large studies,…
Spotify lowers monetization threshold for video podcasts
Spotify is significantly lowering the barriers to entry for podcasters seeking to monetize their content on its platform. The streaming giant announced it is reducing requirements for its partner program,…
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s bid again, calls it a ‘leveraged buyout’
The future of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) remains uncertain as a bidding war intensifies, with the company’s board rejecting a revised offer from Paramount Global and reaffirming its recommendation for…
Spotify now lets you share what you’re streaming in real time with friends
Spotify is rolling out new social features designed to keep users engaged within the platform, highlighted by a new messaging function that displays real-time listening activity and allows for easier…
WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features, including member tags
WhatsApp has begun deploying a series of updates focused on enhancing group chats, introducing features like member tags, customizable text stickers, and integrated event reminders. The rollout, announced Wednesday, aims…
How Quilt solved the heat pump’s biggest challenge
Smart home technology company Quilt has launched a new three-zone heat pump system designed to maintain high efficiency even in extreme temperatures. The new unit, unveiled Tuesday, allows a single…