Technology

Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Failed Where Facebook Succeeded — Understanding the $80 Billion Gap

Facebook succeeded by connecting people to things they already wanted. The metaverse failed by asking people to want something new. That difference — simple in description, devastating in consequence...

Instagram DM Encryption Gone: What the Digital Rights Community Is Saying

The decision to remove end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages, effective May 8, 2026, has generated strong responses...

Google Removed a Health AI Feature That Relied on Amateur Community Opinions

A feature on Google Search that used AI to present health tips sourced from internet communities has been...

Microsoft’s Powerful Backing for Anthropic Reveals How Much Is at Stake in AI’s Battle With the Pentagon

The sheer power of Microsoft's decision to back Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon reveals just...

Musk’s xAI Wins Permit for Massive Mississippi Datacenter Power Station

In a unanimous vote, the Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board has granted Elon Musk’s xAI a permit for...

Progress Tracking: YouTube’s Shorts Goal Achievement Feature

YouTube has launched a feature that supports users in tracking progress toward screen time goals. The platform now provides daily time limits for Shorts...

Elon Musk Accuses UK of Censorship as Ministers Vow to Act Against X Over Grok AI Abuse

Elon Musk has lashed out at the UK government, accusing it of trying to censor free speech after ministers threatened to ban X. The...

SoftBank Eyes AI Datacenter Dominance with $4B DigitalBridge Acquisition

SoftBank Group is eyeing dominance in artificial intelligence datacenter infrastructure through a $4 billion acquisition of DigitalBridge Group, the companies confirmed. The transaction represents...

OpenAI Discontinues Voice Feature for Mac ChatGPT Desktop

An important feature is being removed from ChatGPT on Mac computers. Voice conversation capabilities in the macOS desktop app will be discontinued starting January...

Million-Student AI Program Features Platform Known for Conspiracy Theories

El Salvador unveiled Thursday plans for an unprecedented artificial intelligence integration across its public school system infrastructure affecting every student. The xAI company will...

SpaceX Eyes June-July Launch for Trillion-Dollar Flotation

The aerospace company founded by Elon Musk is preparing for a monumental stock market entry. SpaceX has initiated talks with major banks regarding a...