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Today so far 2026-09-11 · 18:00 UTC

Matt Mullenweg has reasserted control of Automattic following a CEO ouster, marking a significant leadership shift at the WordPress parent company. Meanwhile, the tech community is displaying mixed feelings about artificial intelligence, with some outlets like Hacker News implementing reduced priority for AI-driven content while others embrace AI capabilities, such as Roblox making it easier to build games with AI. Additionally, there's growing sentiment in the community questioning the volume of AI news coverage, with discussions emerging about whether the news flood should be limited.

Google Funds AI Training for Artists as Hollywood Debates the Tech’s Role

The funding comes as artists and technologists press for clearer rules around how AI is trained and used across the entertainment industry.

2026-01-21 · 06:36 UTC
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PlanX 2026: The Dubai Conference for Protecting and Scaling Borderless Wealth

2026-01-21 · 05:00

Dubai, UAE – January, 2026 – PlanX 2026 will take place on April 27–28, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference &…

OpenAI Deploys Age Prediction to Restrict Teen Access on ChatGPT

2026-01-21 · 00:22

OpenAI now uses behavioral signals to identify accounts likely belonging to minors and automatically apply content…

AI Is Poised to Take Over Language, Law and Religion, Historian Yuval Noah Harari Warns

2026-01-20 · 22:07

At Davos, the historian said AI is evolving into an autonomous agent that could eventually force governments to decide…

Sanity United: Turning Sustainability Into a Daily Service

2026-01-20 · 12:24

Most environmental projects promise big but often result in just one product. Sanity United takes another approach.

Elon Musk’s X Open-Sources Grok-Powered Algorithm Driving 'For You' Feed

2026-01-20 · 11:56

The social media platform has taken a step towards transparency amid ongoing battles over platform spam and…

Revolut Seeks Full Banking Licence in Peru to Expand Latin America Push

2026-01-20 · 10:58

Bloomberg has recently reported that Revolut has applied for a complete banking licence in Peru as it moves forward for…

Revolut Applies for Banking License in Peruvian Expansion Push

2026-01-20 · 07:30

The company announced that this movie is part of its strategy to bring a local payment and banking alternative to Peru.

NASA Tests Blockchain Shield to Protect Aircraft From Cyberattacks

2026-01-20 · 06:30

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has begun testing the use of blockchain technology to…

UK Parliamentary Panel Flags AI Oversight Gaps Could Expose Financial System to Harm

2026-01-20 · 05:35

A parliamentary committee said regulators are struggling to keep pace as AI spreads across banks and insurers, urging…

ChatGPT Is Getting Ads—Here's What to Expect

2026-01-19 · 21:57

Sam Altman once called ads in AI "uniquely unsettling." Now OpenAI is testing them as it hemorrhages cash and loses…

OpenAI Confirms 2026 Rollout Window for First Physical AI Device

2026-01-19 · 19:45

OpenAI has confirmed plans to debut its first consumer hardware device in the second half of 2026, marking the company’s…

Revolut targets remittances with new banking license in Peru: Report

2026-01-19 · 18:27

The London-based financial technology company is pushing deeper into Latin America as regional competition among digital…

DeepSeek Reignites the Global AI Race

2026-01-19 · 11:05

While Americans talk ethics, Beijing codes at full speed: DeepSeek, the low-cost AI that is shaking Wall Street and…

Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134B in Damages in Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft

2026-01-17 · 18:00

Elon Musk is seeking between $79 billion and $134 billion in damages from OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft.

AI Utopianism Masks Tech Billionaires’ Fear: Douglas Rushkoff

2026-01-17 · 17:01

Economists and technologists say AI hype obscures displacement, infrastructure costs, and uneven gains.

Bitmine Backs MrBeast’s Beast Industries With $200 Million Investment

2026-01-17 · 11:40

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has announced a $200 million equity investment in MrBeast-backed Beast Industries.

Europe Tightens Age-Check Rules as TikTok Rolls Out New Verification System

2026-01-17 · 11:05

European regulators are increasing pressure on TikTok to strengthen how it verifies the age of its users.

Wikipedia Reveals Multiple Deals with AI Giants to Use Its Content

2026-01-16 · 15:23

The Wikimedia Foundation said it has inked agreements with Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta to use its content for…

Morning Minute: Tom Lee Backs Mr. Beast with $200M

2026-01-16 · 14:04

It's a massive bet on Mr. Beast—but arguably more bullish for the future of BMNR.

Book Publishers Seek Entry Into Google AI Copyright Fight

2026-01-16 · 11:06

Hachette and Cengage allege Google bypassed licensing to train Gemini, calling it “historic copyright infringement.”

Viral ‘Stranger Things’ AI Videos Raise New Concerns Over Deepfakes

2026-01-16 · 00:35

Excerpts warn how the demos using Kling’s Motion Control AI spotlight new risks as full-body identity swaps flood social…

AlphaTON Capital Corp Announces Closing of $15 Million Registered Direct Offering of Ordinary Shares

2026-01-15 · 21:59

New York, NY, January 15, 2026 AlphaTON Capital Corp (NASDAQ: ATON) (“AlphaTON” or the “Company”), the world’s leading…

Baidu's ERNIE 5 AI Model Rises Up the Rankings—A Math Wiz That Beats OpenAI's GPT 5.1

2026-01-15 · 20:37

Baidu's ERNIE-5.0-0110 ranks #8 globally on LMArena, becoming the only Chinese model in the top 10 while outperforming…

OpenServ and Neol Advance Enterprise-ready AI Reasoning Under Real-world Constraints

2026-01-15 · 13:02

London, United Kingdom, January 15th, 2026, ChainwireOpenServ and Neol Advance Enterprise-ready AI Reasoning Under…

OpenServ and Neol Advance Enterprise-ready AI Reasoning Under Real-world Constraints

2026-01-15 · 13:02

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Matthew McConaughey Says It's Not "Alright, Alright, Alright" for AI to Misuse His Voice

2026-01-15 · 10:46

Federal trademarks give McConaughey new weapons against AI voice theft, but he's also embracing the technology on his…

Ozak AI x Openledger xSpaces Dives Into Trustworthy Data Infrastructure for Autonomous AI

2026-01-15 · 04:28

Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving toward autonomous execution, but its future depends closely on one vital…

X Tightens Grok Image Generation Following International Backlash

2026-01-15 · 02:30

X says it has limited Grok image tools to paid users and has added safeguards after misuse prompted growing regulatory…

Robinhood CEO Says AI Could Spark a ‘Job Singularity’

2026-01-15 · 00:44

Vlad Tenev argues AI will fuel a surge of new jobs, solo companies, and industries, not just cause displacement.

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