US Senate slams tech giants over “failing” deepfake guardrails
A coalition of U.S. senators has launched an inquiry into X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok, demanding they explain how they are combating the proliferation of nonconsensual, sexualized deep...
OpenAI secures largest stake in $250 million Merge Labs seed round
OpenAI has invested the largest amount in Merge Labs’ $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation. The brain-computer interface startup, founded by Sam Altman, emerged from stealth on Thurs...
Trump formalizes AI chip export deal with 25% tax on China sales
After months of speculation regarding potential trade barriers, President Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday establishing a 25% tariff on advanced AI semiconductors. This new levy specifically t...
Verizon’s $20 make-good: How to claim your outage credit today
If you were impacted by the massive network failure on January 14, 2026, you are likely eligible for the Verizon outage credit, a $20 compensation now being offered to millions. After a 10-hour disrup...
China’s Kuaishou to Raise $2 Billion in Bond Offering
Kuaishou Technology, which competes with ByteDance in China, on Friday announced a bond sale of $2 billion, in a move that could enable it to ramp up its AI investments. Hong Kong-listed Kuaishou is i...
