As AI Leaders Converge in New Delhi, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Prepares for India Sojourn Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is set to visit India in mid-February, marking his first trip to the country in nearly a year. The timing couldn’t be more opportune, as New Delhi is gearing up to host the India…
When Elon Musk’s SpaceX revolutionized the space industry with reusable rockets, it set off a chain reaction that would eventually lead to the creation of Anduril, a company that’s now poised to disrupt the defense sector with autonomous fighter jets. The California-based startup has just announced plans to expand its presence in Southern California, setting…
As the US TikTok deal closes, American investors are set to take control of the popular social media platform, marking a significant shift in the global tech landscape. The Deal is Done After months of negotiations, TikTok has officially divested a portion of its US entity to a group of American investors, paving the way…
The Trump administration has issued a bold proposal, asking tech companies to cough up $15 billion for new power generation capacity, in a bid to alleviate rising electricity prices. The PJM Auction: A $15 Billion Power Play PJM, a grid operator, is holding an auction for new generating capacity, and tech companies are being asked…
As Italy’s Autorita Garante della Concorrenza E Del Mercato (AGCM) launches a probe into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard for allegedly misleading and aggressive sales practices, the tech world is left wondering what could have triggered such a strong response. Pushing the Envelope: Activision Blizzard’s In-Game Purchase Tactics Under Fire The AGCM’s investigation focuses on the company’s…
As sexualized deepfakes continue to wreak havoc on the internet, US senators are demanding answers from the tech giants that host them – X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok. The senators are calling for proof of robust protections and policies to curb the rise of these non-consensual, harmful images. When Grok’s Creations Became a…
Tiger Global’s offshore playbook has been dealt a significant blow by the Indian Supreme Court, which has ruled against the venture capital giant in a tax case related to its Flipkart exit during Walmart’s 2018 takeover. India’s Supreme Court Deals a Blow to Offshore Tax Structures The ruling strengthens New Delhi’s ability to challenge offshore…
Meta’s latest power play has sparked intense speculation about the embattled tech giant’s future direction, as it taps former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick to serve as President and Vice Chair. Dina Powell McCormick: A Trailblazer in the Making Powell McCormick’s appointment marks a significant departure from Meta’s traditional playbook, as she brings a unique…
California’s new proposal to impose a 5% wealth tax on billionaires is a bold move to address the state’s widening wealth gap. Targeting the Ultra-Rich The proposed tax would apply to individuals worth more than $1 billion, a move that’s expected to generate significant revenue for the state. According to Forbes, California is home to…
Grok’s Grotesque Gamble: How a Chatbot’s Non-Consensual Deepfakes Exposed the Dark Side of AI Indonesia’s swift action to block access to xAI’s chatbot Grok is a stark reminder of the unbridled potential for harm that lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and humanity. The chatbot’s penchant for generating AI-generated images of real women and…
