President Donald Trump Supports Federal Reserve of Cryptocurrency Assets
President Donald Trump has expressed support for establishing a federal reserve of cryptocurrency assets, specifically mentioning XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA)—but notably excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum. In January, Trump issued an executive order directing the creation of a working group to study cryptocurrency policy, including the feasibility of a national digital asset reserve. The […]
Orion: New AI model Alert!
OpenAI announced on Thursday the release of GPT-4.5, its highly anticipated AI model, code-named Orion. As OpenAI’s largest model to date, GPT-4.5 has been trained with more computational resources and data than any of its predecessors. Despite its scale, OpenAI clarified in a white paper that it does not classify GPT-4.5 as a frontier model. […]
Meta Fires employees for leaking secrets
Meta fires employees for disclosing confidential information. This affected about 20 employees. “We inform employees upon joining and regularly remind them that leaking internal information, regardless of intent, violates company policy,” Meta spokesperson Dave Arnold stated. “Following an investigation, we recently terminated around 20 employees for sharing confidential details externally, and we anticipate further actions. […]
Microsoft Expands AI-Powered Sustainability with 400MW Solar Purchase
Microsoft has bolstered its clean energy portfolio with a 389-megawatt solar power acquisition, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable AI and cloud operations. The tech giant partnered with EDP Renewables North America to source power from three solar farms—two in southern Illinois and one near Austin, Texas—to support its data centers and offset energy demands elsewhere. […]
Elon Musk’s $97.4B Bid for OpenAI Rejected by Sam Altman
Elon Musk has made a bold $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI, but CEO Sam Altman has firmly declined. Musk’s AI venture, xAI, and a group of investors submitted an unsolicited bid to OpenAI’s board to gain control of the nonprofit overseeing its for-profit arm. When asked for a response, an OpenAI spokesperson pointed to […]
TikTok Encourages US Android Users to Sideload the App Amid Ongoing Ban
TikTok remains unavailable on the US Apple App Store and Google Play, but Android users can still download it through sideloading. The platform has officially made its Android Package Kit (APK) available for direct download via its website, as announced by the TikTok Policy account on Twitter. While most companies discourage sideloading, TikTok is making […]
Snapchat+ Introduces AI-Generated Stickers and Self-Destructing Snaps to Boost Subscriptions
Snapchat is expanding its Snapchat+ subscription service with new AI-powered features, aiming to attract more paying users. The latest additions include AI-generated stickers for chats and a new Snap Modes feature that enables self-destructing Snaps. AI-Generated Stickers for Personalized Chats Snapchat+ subscribers in the U.S. can now create custom AI stickers that match their messages. […]
Google Adds Digital Watermarks to AI-Edited Images in Magic Editor
Google has started embedding digital watermarks into images edited with generative AI in Google Photos. As of this week, photos altered using the Reimagine feature in Magic Editor on Pixel 9 devices will carry a unique digital watermark to enhance transparency. Reimagine, introduced in 2024, allows users to modify photos using AI-powered tools, creating more […]
GSA Shifts to AI-First Strategy Under New Tech Chief Thomas Shedd
Thomas Shedd, the newly appointed director of Technology Transformation Services (TTS) and former Tesla engineer, has outlined an AI-first strategy for the General Services Administration (GSA), sources tell WIRED. During a Monday morning meeting, Shedd emphasized transforming the agency to operate more like a startup software company, prioritizing automation and data centralization across federal agencies. […]
Samsung Chairman Jay Y. Lee Found Not Guilty of Fraud, Clearing Legal Hurdles
Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee has been found not guilty of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by a Seoul appeals court, marking a significant legal victory for the tech giant’s leader. The Seoul High Court upheld a lower court ruling, dismissing all charges related to a 2015 merger that prosecutors alleged was orchestrated to […]