Today so far 2026-09-10 · 12:00 UTC

The tech industry is grappling with significant tensions around AI development, with controversies emerging over OpenAI's alleged intellectual property practices and concerns about AI safety and control, even as the company expands its leadership with new perspectives on these risks. Meanwhile, the broader tech landscape shows signs of consolidation and labor shifts, including Blizzard workers securing a historic union contract and Automattic's board forcing CEO Matt Mullenweg into a leave of absence. Consumer-facing tech continues to evolve, with streaming costs climbing significantly since 2021 while new AI tools and services proliferate in the market.

The EU Forces Google to Open Android to Competing AIs

The European Union has just made a big move: Google must open Android to competing AI tools under threat of colossal sanctions.

2026-01-27 · 18:05 UTC
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Morning Minute: Anthropic’s CEO Warns AGI May Be 1-2 Years Away

2026-01-27 · 15:04

Anthropic's CEO is raising awareness of some potentially dark realities around the corner as AI undergoes a step-change…

Global Games Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Landmark Platform Shaping the Future of Gaming, Web3, and Interactive Entertainment

2026-01-27 · 12:40

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Spanning December 10th-11th, the Global Games Show Abu Dhabi 2025, produced by VAP Group and co-hosted…

OpenAI is too big to fail, and that's the point

2026-01-27 · 12:30

AI’s foundational role in knowledge work means monopolies can’t be broken like social media or browsers.

Kalshi Bolsters U.S. Policy Engagement With New Washington, D.C. Office

2026-01-27 · 09:39

Kalshi, a prediction markets platform that is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has launched…

Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025 Concludes as a Defining Platform Driving the Future of Artificial Intelligence

2026-01-27 · 08:21

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global AI Show Abu Dhabi 2025, which was held on December 8-9th, 2025, at the Space42 Arena in Abu…

Infostealer Dataset Leak Exposes 149 Million Login Credentials

2026-01-27 · 08:07

The infostealer dataset leak uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has revealed one of the largest…

North Korean Konni Hackers Deploy AI-Generated Malware to Target Devs

2026-01-27 · 06:28

Cybersecurity researchers have raised the alarm about a sophisticated new malware scheme.

Viral AI assistant 'Clawdbot' risks leaking private messages, credentials

2026-01-27 · 05:35

A security vulnerability in the Clawdbot AI assistant has exposed hundreds of servers, leaking API keys and other…

Meta exec denies having access to WhatsApp chats amid privacy lawsuit

2026-01-27 · 05:15

Plaintiffs in a US district court lawsuit accused Meta of having backdoor access to WhatsApp chats, impacting the…

EU Investigates X Over Alleged Failures to Curb Illegal Grok AI Content

2026-01-27 · 04:24

The probe will examine whether the platform adequately assessed risks tied to Grok’s rollout and complied with its…

TikTok Backlash Fuels Sudden Surge in Little-Known Australian Social App

2026-01-27 · 01:55

Upscrolled surged into the top 10 free apps after users accused TikTok of suppressing political content, straining…

Anthropic CEO Says AI Progress Is Outpacing Society’s Ability to Control It

2026-01-26 · 23:20

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning that AI risks are rising as regulation falls behind rapid advances and his company…

Fast-Growing Open-Source AI Assistant Is Testing the Limits of Automation—and Safety

2026-01-26 · 23:03

An open-source AI assistant is spreading rapidly among developers, even as security researchers warn safeguards have…

Timing Matters Only If You’re Prepared’: How Gurhan Kiziloz Built $1.7 Billion Net Worth 

2026-01-26 · 13:41

Gurhan Kiziloz reveals the business philosophy that took Nexus International to $1.2 Billion revenue Gurhan Kiziloz…

New Report Warns AI Swarms Could Evade Online Manipulation Detection

2026-01-26 · 13:05

A new academic paper warns that influence campaigns powered by autonomous AI agents may soon become far harder to detect…

yoona.ai Sets the Stage for Berlin Fashion Week with “yoona Fashion Summit: Digital Couture & Fashion AI”

2026-01-26 · 07:28

An invitation-only evening uniting fashion leadership, AI innovation, and the AI Fashion Design Award.

AI 'Swarms' Could Escalate Online Misinformation and Manipulation, Researchers Warn

2026-01-25 · 20:01

A new academic paper examines how autonomous AI agents could make influence campaigns harder to detect and more…

French Authorities Probe Waltio Data Exposure

2026-01-24 · 10:30

The security of crypto data falters once again.

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2026-01-23 · 15:00

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Revolut drops takeover plans, seeks US banking license: Report

2026-01-23 · 13:24

Revolut is planning to apply for a US banking license through the OCC after previously considering a bank acquisition…

AI: Private Equity Giants Keep Betting on an Uncertain Market

2026-01-23 · 13:05

At Davos 2026, AI establishes itself as the new playground for private equity giants.

AI Emerges as a Game-Changer Driving Fairness, Personalization, and Responsible Play in Online Casinos

2026-01-23 · 08:34

The most cutting-edge online casinos and sportsbooks are using artificial intelligence as their secret weapon to…

Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15B Deal, Expanding Fintech Push

2026-01-23 · 06:27

Capital One Financial Corporation, an American bank holding company, is preparing to acquire a fintech business named…

Capital One to Acquire Fintech Company Brex for $5.15 Billion

2026-01-23 · 01:27

The deal brings a startup-focused spend platform with artificial intelligence and stablecoin capabilities into a major U.

Elon Musk’s Grok Generated 23K Sexualized Images of Children, Says Watchdog

2026-01-23 · 00:00

The Center for Countering Digital Hate reports that Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok produced an estimated 23,338 sexualized…

Elon Musk Predicts AI Will Outpace Human Intelligence as Early as This Year

2026-01-22 · 19:14

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reiterated claims that rapid AI advances and humanoid robots will reshape work, energy demand, and…

Elon Musk Tells Davos AI, Robots, and Space Will Redefine the Global Economy

2026-01-22 · 18:36

At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Elon Musk laid out a sweeping vision of humanity’s future—one built on…

AI Leaders Say Human-Level Systems Are Approaching Fast

2026-01-22 · 15:05

Rapid progress in artificial intelligence is forcing governments and institutions to confront a much shorter path toward…

AI Hiring Firm Eightfold Sued Over Alleged Secret Scoring Of Job Applicants

2026-01-22 · 11:05

The lawsuit alleges that Eightfold used hidden AI to score job seekers on a 0 to 5 scale without required disclosures or…

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