Scammers’ target plan for U.S. executives
The FBI has reported that scammers are targeting U.S. executives with fraudulent ransom notes attributed to the BianLian ransomware group. In a warning issued on Thursday, federal law enforcement agencies alerted business leaders about a new scheme where criminals impersonate the notorious Russian ransomware gang to extort money from companies. The FBI stated that these […]
Update on X’s Communities Feature
There is an update on X’s Communities Feature as X is enhancing its Communities feature with new filters, sorting options, and easier viewing of your posts. Like Reddit, communities allow X users to connect and engage in topic-based discussions. Now, popular Communities are easily accessible at the top of the app’s homepage, alongside your For […]
Trump’s Administration Cuts May Jeopardize AI Research
Trump’s Administration Cuts May Jeopardize AI Research. The Trump Administration’s decision to dismiss several National Science Foundation (NSF) employees specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) has raised concerns about the agency’s ability to sustain critical AI research. One of the affected divisions, the Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships, was key in allocating government grants for […]
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. […]