Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs
Microsoft shares $500M in AI savings internally days after cutting 9,000 jobs Microsoft’s chief commercial officer Judson Althoff noted AI has been so useful that Microsoft was able to save…
California lawmaker behind SB 1047 reignites push for mandated AI safety reports
California lawmaker behind SB 1047 reignites push for mandated AI safety reports California State Senator Scott Wiener on Wednesday introduced new amendments to his latest bill, SB 53, that would…
Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show
Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis -- Elon Musk's low-flying former…
Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal
Neobank Revolut seeks $65B valuation, a year after its $45B deal Europe’s fintech darling Revolut is looking to raise a new funding round that would give it a $65 billion…
X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead
X’s ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it’s still tough times ahead In the U.S., ad spending was up 62% year-over-year in the first half of 2025.…
OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks
OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks OpenAI's browser is said to use AI to rethink how users browse the web, keeping some user interactions inside…
Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security
Jack Dorsey says his ‘secure’ new Bitchat app has not been tested for security Dorsey admitted that his new messaging app had not been reviewed or tested for security issues…
YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows
YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows YouTube's creator liaison said the change is a "minor" update to YouTube's longstanding policies. YouTube's creator…
ChatGPT hallucinated about music app Soundslice so often, the founder made the lie come true
ChatGPT hallucinated about music app Soundslice so often, the founder made the lie come true Adrian Holovaty, founder of music-teaching platform Soundslice, finally solved a months-long mystery: weird images of…
Apple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1
Apple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1 Formula 1 could have a new U.S. streaming service home soon. Apple is in talks to purchase the rights…