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UK Government Weighs X Ban Over Grok AI Scandal as Elon Musk Alleges “Free Speech” Attack

Elon Musk is facing a potential ban of his platform X in the UK after ministers warned of severe consequences for the site’s failure to police AI-generated content. Musk responded to the threats by accusing the government of wanting to "suppress free speech," while boasting that his Grok app had become the most downloaded in the country. The standoff follows revelations that Grok was...

SoftBank’s $4B DigitalBridge Purchase Reinforces AI Infrastructure Leadership

SoftBank Group's $4 billion purchase of DigitalBridge Group reinforces its push for leadership in artificial intelligence infrastructure investment, both companies announced. The deal reflects founder Masayoshi Son's strategic vision of controlling the infrastructure assets that enable AI technology deployment. Through this purchase, SoftBank obtains substantially expanded exposure to digital infrastructure, which provides the foundational capabilities necessary for AI applications to function. Son has been reshaping...

The Personal Touch: Why Musk’s Billion-Dollar Buy Means More

In the impersonal world of corporate finance, Elon Musk has just made a profoundly personal statement worth nearly a billion dollars. His purchase of...

“An Hour to Work on This?”: The Impossible Demands on AI’s Human Editors

"Why aren’t you getting this done? You’ve been working on this for an hour." This question, posed by a supervisor to an AI trainer,...

A Tale of Two Timelines: Apple’s Hardware Now, AI “Next Year”

Apple's 2025 keynote presented two very different timelines for innovation. For hardware, the future is now, with the launch of the remarkably thin iPhone...

Keep That Reel Rolling: Instagram’s PiP Test Is a Welcome Change

In a welcome change for users everywhere, Instagram is finally testing a feature that will keep your Reels rolling even when you leave the...

The Price of Partnership: Apple’s Alliance with OpenAI Proves Costly

Apple is learning that its high-profile partnership with OpenAI comes with a hefty price tag, and not just in dollars. The alliance has dragged...

From Flagship to Foldable: Google’s Pixel 10 Lineup Offers a Cohesive Vision

Google's new Pixel 10 family—comprising the 10, 10 Pro, and 10 Pro Fold—presents a remarkably cohesive and unified vision. Despite their different form factors...

What the Apple Leak Means for Your Wallet

A Guide to Navigating Apple's Leaked Product Releases A massive leak of Apple's upcoming product roadmap could be a blessing for your bank account....

A New Front in the AI War: Elon Musk Threatens Apple Lawsuit

The ongoing battle for AI supremacy has opened a new front, with Elon Musk threatening legal action against Apple. On behalf of his AI...

The Unseen Impact: GPT-5’s Energy Use Sparks Calls for Transparency

OpenAI's GPT-5 is being hailed as a major breakthrough, but its release is also highlighting a critical, and often hidden, issue: its immense energy...

ChatGPT Phenomenon Drives OpenAI Toward $500 Billion Valuation Summit

The company behind the ChatGPT phenomenon is reportedly approaching the summit of private company valuations with discussions about an employee share sale that could...

Cook Signals Apple’s AI Revolution: Major Acquisitions and Infrastructure Ahead

Apple CEO Tim Cook has signaled that the company is ready to undergo a revolution in its approach to artificial intelligence, with a new...

Investment in Intelligence: Tesla’s $16.5B Samsung AI Chip Deal

A massive investment in intelligence is underway as electric vehicle pioneer Tesla seals a transformative $16.5 billion deal with technology giant Samsung for revolutionary...