Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
California passed a bill that would impose strict safety requirements on AI chatbots used by minors, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tried to lobby Gov. Gavin Newsom before the vote. The measure would require age screening, parental controls, independent audits, and restrict advertising based on children’s chat data. It now awaits Newsom’s signature.
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Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Trump administration is using the G20 Innovation Ministerial to push the world's largest economies toward a hands-off approach to AI regulation. The proposed Carolina Principles would discourage AI-specific rules and remove barriers for commercial development. But critics and international officials say the strategy ignores AI's economic, environmental, and social threats.
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Sep 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Uber is eliminating about 10% of its workforce, or roughly 3,300 jobs, in a broad reorganization aimed at reducing bureaucracy. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company needs fewer layers and faster decision-making. The cuts come despite strong quarterly financial results and hit middle management hardest. AI adoption and autonomous-vehicle competition from Waymo add to the pressure.
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Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
DeepSeek is finalizing its first external funding round at a valuation of approximately $60 billion, raising more than $7.4 billion. Tencent, NetEase, JD.com, and CATL are among the expected investors, with founder Liang Wenfeng contributing up to 20 billion yuan. The round marks a major shift for the startup, which previously relied on internal funding from High-Flyer Quant.
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Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Anthropic has confirmed a confidential IPO filing with US regulators, positioning itself for what could be a blockbuster tech listing. Backed by surging demand for Claude AI tools, the company recently surpassed OpenAI in valuation. Its revenue may jump sharply in the second quarter, though heavy data-center spending could delay sustained profitability. The filing comes as SpaceX and OpenAI also prepare for public markets.
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Sep 03, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
NetMedia International has announced a comprehensive update to its privacy and cookie policy. The revised policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected under GDPR. It also outlines user rights, cookie practices, and storage safeguards. Visitors are encouraged to review the updated policy to stay informed.
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Sep 02, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A new analysis reveals a stark divide in AI readiness across industries. While tech and finance lead, most sectors lack the data infrastructure and skilled workforce needed for AI growth. Without urgent action, the AI gap will widen, leaving many enterprises struggling to compete in an increasingly automated economy.
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Aug 31, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Following a controversial executive order by President Trump, Google Maps has begun labeling Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for users in the United States, while Canadians continue to see the original name. The change is part of an escalating dispute over tariffs between the two nations, marking the second geographic renaming after the Gulf of Mexico's change. International users see both names.
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Aug 31, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google's Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 rollout has hit a snag: official OTA download links are returning 404 errors. Pixel testers relying on manual sideloading are stuck, with some unable to recover devices stuck in reboot loops. Google has yet to explain the cause.
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