Reddit wants a better AI deal with Google: users in exchange for content
Reddit wants more users and more money from Google in exchange for an even bigger mountain of data feeding its AI machine, according to Bloomberg. The negotiation shows a new…
Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements
Meta just showed off all the latest in wearable technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and more at its annual Connect keynote. In addition to the long-awaited reveal of Meta’s updated…
All the news from Meta Connect 2025
Meta’s annual Connect conference is happening on September 17th and 18th, and it seems like there’s going to be a lot of focus on smart glasses. CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Wednesday…
The hunger strike to end AI
On Guido Reichstadter’s 17th day without eating, he said he was feeling alright – moving a little slower, but alright. Each day since September 2nd, Reichstadtler has appeared outside the…
Business Insider reportedly tells journalists they can use AI to draft stories
Business Insider reportedly says journalists can use AI to write drafts. Business Insider has told journalists they can use AI to create first drafts of stories and suggested it won’t…
Sam Altman says ChatGPT will stop talking about suicide with teens
On Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that the company was attempting to balance privacy, freedom, and teen safety – principles that, he admitted, were in conflict. His blog post…
Microsoft trumps Google with $30 billion investment in the UK
Microsoft’s former store in London. | Photo: Getty Images Microsoft is announcing that it’s investing £22 billion (around $30 billion) in the UK to help support AI infrastructure and ongoing…
Google’s new Windows desktop app brings a Spotlight-like search bar to PC
Google is testing a new search app for Windows. A blog post on Tuesday said the app, currently available on personal accounts via Google’s Search Labs, will allow you to…
Meta’s new smart glasses are coming this week
Meta’s next big Connect conference is nearly here, and this year, we’re expecting to see a lot of news about glasses. AI-focused hardware is all the rage, and Meta arguably…
Microsoft favors Anthropic over OpenAI for Visual Studio Code
Microsoft is adding automatic AI model selection to its Visual Studio Code editor that will automatically pick the best model for “optimal performance.” This new auto model feature will select…