Generative AI proves difficult to handle: Microsoft and OpenAI are making changes to Bing AI following criticism. The changes show AI’s technical challenges and the importance of preemptive safeguards.
‘Impossible’ sensing using quantum: Researchers develop a sensor that transforms light into electricity with 200% efficiency. It’s part of a growing quantum sensing market that could disrupt the wearables industry.
Big Tech’s monumental SCOTUS face-off: Big Tech’s long-term immunity from content liability is being called into question, but Congress—not the Supreme Court—might be the better branch of government to navigate the issue.
Linux boots on Apple Silicon: Macs will be able to run all of the major PC operating systems. It’s bad news for Intel and AMD, which previously cornered Windows and Linux markets.
Apple and Microsoft’s unlikely alliance: Microsoft is enabling Windows 11 to run on Apple’s latest Macs, potentially opening up a new market for Apple in enterprise and education.
FTC sharpens tech oversight amid AI revolution: Big tech’s opaque algorithms pushed the FTC to create an Office of Technology to rein in the industry. Search wars pose a regulatory wildcard.
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.