A New Legal Test for Social Media Platforms A closely watched trial unfolding in California marks a potentially transformative moment for the technology industry. For the first time, major social media companies face a jury trial over claims that their platforms’ design features contributed directly to addiction and mental health harm. The case targets industry…
Strategic Talent Move Reshapes AI Landscape AI chip giant Nvidia has hired key executives from AI startup Groq, marking a strategic expansion into inference technology. The move was confirmed through a joint statement outlining a non-exclusive licensing agreement between the two companies. Groq founder Jonathan Ross and president Sunny Madra will join Nvidia alongside several…
NEW YORK — December 9, 2025 — A major shift is unfolding on Wall Street as prominent strategist Dr. Ed Yardeni steps back from a long-standing bullish outlook on the world’s largest technology companies. After more than 15 years of recommending overweight positions in tech and communications, Yardeni Research is changing its stance, citing rising…
WASHINGTON — December 7, 2025 — Meta has unveiled a major expansion of its AI assistant through new partnerships with prominent news organizations, aiming to provide users with faster and more reliable access to real-time information. The company said the move will bring breaking news, entertainment coverage, and lifestyle updates directly into conversations across Facebook,…
Meta Integrates News Content to Strengthen Its AI Assistant Meta announced a major expansion of its AI assistant, integrating content from leading global news organizations. This update allows users across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to receive breaking news and timely information directly from trusted outlets. The company said the initiative aims to deliver more diverse…
Tech Giants Accumulate Record Debt to Accelerate Global AI Expansion NEW YORK — November 9, 2025 — Leading technology firms including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon are taking on record-breaking levels of debt to fund their expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure. Analysts warn the growing leverage could pose new risks to both the tech and financial…
Trump Administration Unveils Massive H-1B Visa Fee President Trump announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, which has shocked companies relying on skilled immigrants. The fee applies only to first-time visa applicants in the next lottery cycle and does not apply to existing visa holders or renewals. The administration’s aggressive move to limit…
Meta Adds New Safety Features to AI Chatbots Adding a lot of new guardrails to its AI chatbots is a big step forward for user safety. Teenagers won’t be able to talk to the chatbots about a number of very private issues. Some of these topics are suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. This is a…
The Enduring Fear of Automation in the AI Era For as long as computers have existed, humanity has grappled with the underlying fear that machines might eventually usurp human labour. This apprehension has intensified dramatically over the past year, as artificial intelligence has begun to fundamentally overhaul the very fabric of how people work. The…
The VR Dream Revisited: Why 2025 Feels Different Virtual reality (VR) was once hyped as the next frontier in entertainment, especially with the 2016 launch of the Oculus Rift. Yet nearly a decade later, mass adoption remains elusive. But 2025 may be the tipping point. Meta is reportedly working with major studios like Disney and…
