Economic and regulatory hiccups for BCI startups: Brain-computer interface companies started to take off last year but now face economic and supply chain realities, which could stifle innovation while China becomes more competitive.
Cybersecurity inoculated but not immune to recession: A survey shows cybersecurity professionals faring well during a recession. But with sector startups already feeling the downturn pressure, job security isn’t guaranteed.
Big Tech acts like its own worst enemy: Microsoft and Google are releasing products without thorough vetting, and the public is concerned. AI’s emergent properties make the problem worse.
Another massive Tesla recall: Full Self Driving, a $15,000 option on Tesla vehicles, is deemed unsafe by the NHTSA leading to yet another recall. Tesla says it can fix issues with a software update, but can it fix a tarnished reputation?
Google wants to emulate Oracle’s cloud growth: The tech giant ditches contract requirements and will offer tiered pricing options. It’ll help attract cost-conscious customers and grow revenue to rival Oracle.
Tensions with China flare faster than the US can build its production base: Ford’s CATL partnership for EV batteries illustrates that US dependence on China’s manufacturing won’t be easily overcome.
Tesla sharing its Supercharger network: Tesla joins 16 companies providing 100,000 chargers in the US as part of the initiative to accelerate the EV transition. Government cooperation opens Tesla to billions in subsidies.
Bing’s bot has poor boundaries: Users reported inaccuracies and unhinged rants by Microsoft’s AI-search engine. Rushing product releases instead of properly testing before deployment could hurt AI safety and investment.
Tech layoffs hit Twilio, LinkedIn, Ford, and Yahoo: We could be facing a secondary wave of cost-cutting in the tech field. The good news is opportunities are open in other industries.
Big cloud courts Southeast Asian enterprises: Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are facing stiff competition in the region as China’s big cloud offers deep discounts. More lackluster earnings could be ahead.
Neeva’s AI search with sources: AI is heating up the search market and opening the playing field for smaller contenders. Results quality will trump speed to market.
Google has more than just Microsoft to worry about: As consumers give other search interfaces a try, that could ding Google’s search empire.
Streaming media apps might have to pay up: European regulators could require data-heavy businesses to pay for network expansion and maintenance. This cost will inevitably lead to price increases for subscribers.
Espionage threatens to undermine chip ban: Tech companies are getting their hands dirty in geopolitics. If they help build weapons, a public that despises war might sour on consumer spending.
Ransomware attacks against healthcare networks escalate: 3 million patients in California are the latest victims of a growing threat that has hit 66% of healthcare organizations worldwide.
‘The most powerful tool for spreading misinformation’: A study shows how AI chatbots could make society’s disinformation problem significantly worse. It’s in tech companies’ best interest to guard against it.
Walmart is scaling back its tech hub footprint: The retailer is closing three of its US tech hubs and requiring tech workers to come into the office at least two days a week.
GM eyes cheaper domestic production: The automaker agreed to use GlobalFoundries chips exclusively in its vehicles. The strategy could be replicated by other companies seeking to lower domestic manufacturing costs.
Is AI-powered search profitable and sustainable? Scaling up commercial generative AI comes with high energy and environmental costs, adding to social concerns. Half-measures on the issue could damage market reception.
The latest in satellite internet news: Satellite internet investments are starting to take off and demonstrating how the technology can be effective in serving rural areas. Can increased competition bring down costs?