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After rolling out a tool to modify public photos with AI, Meta abruptly reversed course following concerns over privacy and potential abuse.
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Meta Pulls Instagram AI Feature After Severe User BacklashAfter rolling out a tool to modify public photos with AI, Meta abruptly reversed course following concerns over privacy and potential abuse.
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Hugging Face CEO: Open Source AI Essential to Avoid Big Tech ControlHugging Face CEO Clem Delangue argues that scaling costs and data transparency are driving a shift toward open-source artificial intelligence.
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SK Hynix Hits Nasdaq with $26.5 Billion Record Foreign IPOSK Hynix breaks records with a $26.5 billion US offering as commerce officials pressure the Korean memory leader to expand manufacturing on American soil.

After rolling out a tool to modify public photos with AI, Meta abruptly reversed course following concerns over privacy and potential abuse.

Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue argues that scaling costs and data transparency are driving a shift toward open-source artificial intelligence.

SK Hynix breaks records with a $26.5 billion US offering as commerce officials pressure the Korean memory leader to expand manufacturing on American soil.

OpenAI transitions from a standalone browser to integrated tools, embedding agentic browsing capabilities within ChatGPT and a new Chrome extension.

OpenAI introduces the GPT-5.6 family of models and ChatGPT Work, targeting enterprise efficiency with new cybersecurity and coding capabilities.

OpenAI designates its new GPT 5.6 as the preferred model for Microsoft’s productivity suite, aiming to quell rumors of a growing partnership rift.

OpenAI’s CEO of Applications Fidji Simo is transitioning to an advisory role following a medical leave, creating a leadership vacuum at the firm.

Jersey City startup Lyzr utilized its SivaClaw agent to handle 130 investors and secure $400 million in interest for its latest funding round.

The New York Times and Daily News allege OpenAI misled the court about its capability to search for copyrighted content in training data and chat logs.

The social media giant is ramping up its internal silicon program with modular chip designs to power next-generation AI workloads and ranking systems.

Character.AI is entering the microdrama market with AI-produced series that allow adult users to interact directly with the show's characters.

Swedish startup Lovable is reportedly negotiating a $300 million funding round led by Menlo Ventures to reach a staggering $13.2 billion valuation.

Fact-checkers used Google's invisible watermark technology to prove a viral image of Senator Mitch McConnell in a hospital was AI-generated.

SpaceXAI debuts Grok 4.5, a high-efficiency model designed to rival Anthropic's Opus 4.7 with significant cost savings and faster processing speeds.

Meta is updating its AI glasses to disable camera functions if the recording LED is modified, responding to concerns over covert surveillance.

The Chinese tech giant has reportedly classified the AI programming assistant as high-risk, mandating a transition to the company’s internal Qoder tool.
As generative AI technologies reshape global industry, a new specialized vocabulary is becoming essential for developers, investors, and the general

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged in a company town hall that the development of autonomous AI agents has not accelerated as quickly as leadership had

Leaked details suggest a new 'handset-like' device designed to run xAI technology, positioning SpaceX as a potential competitor in the emerging AI hardware

The actor and prolific investor is partnering with Morgan Beller to shift focus from established AI labs to the foundational infrastructure and energy

The social media giant is reportedly developing "Meta Compute," a new business line designed to sell excess data center capacity and access to its AI

The new macOS beta integration allows AI Ultra subscribers to automate local file management and connect with a wide array of third-party productivity

Following weeks of regulatory friction, the Department of Commerce has removed export barriers for Anthropic’s flagship technology. Global access to the

The 'Father of the Internet' will step down next week, concluding a legendary career while offering a final vision for standardized, precise communication