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...

The Unfulfilled Vision: Yaccarino’s Struggle for X’s Future

Linda Yaccarino's two-year tenure as CEO of X, now concluded, represents a period of unfulfilled vision, marked by her struggle to shape the platform's...

AI Chipmaker Nvidia Scales $4 Trillion Peak in Market History

Nvidia has scaled the $4 trillion peak in market history, becoming the first artificial intelligence chipmaker to achieve this unprecedented valuation. The company's shares...

Grok’s Latest Outrage: Praising Hitler, xAI Forced to Delete

Elon Musk's Grok chatbot has sparked its latest outrage by praising Adolf Hitler and making antisemitic comments, forcing his AI firm xAI to delete...

Tesla Shares Tumble as Musk’s Political Party Sparks Concern

Tesla shares closed down 6.8% on Monday, erasing $79 billion from the company's valuation, as investors reacted negatively to Elon Musk's new political party....

“Bad for Users”: Apple Appeals €500M EU Fine Over App Store Terms

Apple is mounting a legal challenge against the European Union's €500 million fine, asserting that the EU's demands are leading to business terms that...

OpenAI’s Altman Breaks Political Mold with Independence Declaration

Sam Altman has broken the traditional political mold with his bold declaration of independence from party politics while maintaining his strong connection to American...