AI Hacking Becomes Industrial Threat
Google Warns Of A Rapid Escalation AI-powered hacking has moved from an emerging concern to an industrial-scale threat in just three months, according to a new report from Google’s threat intelligence group.
GTA 6 Pricing Boosts Take-Two Outlook
BofA Sees An $80 Price Point Bank of America returned from the IICON Video Game Conference in Las Vegas with a more bullish view on Grand Theft Auto 6 pricing. The bank
China Blocks Meta’s AI Deal
Beijing Tightens Control Over Tech Capital China has blocked Meta’s planned 2 billion dollar acquisition of Manus, an artificial intelligence startup focused on autonomous agents. The decision signals a sharper regulatory stance
SoftBank Shares Fall After $5.8 Billion Nvidia Sale
SoftBank Group’s (9984.T) shares fell as much as 10% on Wednesday after the company sold its $5.8 billion stake in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), highlighting growing concerns over its aggressive funding strategy. The sale
Microsoft invests $10 billion in Portugal’s AI hub
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is accelerating its expansion in Europe with a $10 billion data center project on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, a move that could reshape the continent’s digital landscape. The development, located
Microsoft Launches MAI Team to Advance Practical AI
Mustafa Suleyman to lead new superintelligence initiative Microsoft has announced the creation of the MAI Superintelligence Team, a new group focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence capabilities grounded in real-world applications. The
Meta Linked to Billions in Ads for Scams and Banned Goods
Internal docs suggest $16B in 2024 ad revenue tied to fraud Meta reportedly generated approximately 10% of its 2024 revenue—around $16 billion—from ads promoting scams and prohibited products, according to internal documents
Google Maps Adds Gemini AI to Route Planning
Conversational navigation powered by Gemini Google Maps is expanding its integration of Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, to enhance how users plan routes and receive navigation assistance. This update brings more natural, conversation-based
Eurozone Firms See Modest Growth Amid AI Investment Surge
ECB survey highlights uneven recovery across sectors Business conditions across the eurozone have slightly improved, though overall growth remains modest, according to the European Central Bank’s latest survey of non-financial companies released
Canva unveils new AI design model and marketing tools
Custom design model allows editable, multi-format creations Canva has launched its own foundational AI design model, purpose-built to understand design layers and formats. Unlike traditional image-generation tools that produce flat graphics, Canva’s
Microsoft Secures $135B Stake as OpenAI Restructures
New structure gives tech giant a 27% holding in OpenAI OpenAI has completed a major restructuring, transforming into a for-profit entity called OpenAI Group. The move gives Microsoft a 27% stake, valued
Amazon Unveils Blue Jay Robot and Smart AR Glasses
New Robotic Arm System Automates Warehouse Tasks Amazon has introduced Blue Jay, a robotic system designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously within its warehouses. The system features robotic arms mounted on track
Major AWS Outage Disrupts Global Platforms for Hours
Amazon, Alexa, Fortnite, ChatGPT, and more go offline A widespread outage in Amazon Web Services (AWS) took down numerous online services early this morning, affecting users across the globe. The incident hit