Microsoft rolls out next generation of its AI chips, takes aim at Nvidia's software
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Microsoft on Monday unveiled the second generation of its in-house artificial intelligence chip, along with software tools that take aim at one of Nvidia's biggest competitive advantages with developers.
EU to make WhatsApp more responsible for tackling harmful content
BRUSSELS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Monday said it had formally designated Meta Platform's WhatsApp as a very large platform under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), making it more responsible for tackling illegal and harmful content.
Google settles Google Assistant privacy lawsuit for $68 million
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated assistant spied inappropriately on smartphone users, violating their privacy.
Nvidia invests $2 billion in CoreWeave to boost data center build-out
Jan 26 (Reuters) - Nvidia has invested $2 billion in CoreWeave, becoming the AI infrastructure provider's second-largest shareholder, as the companies expand their partnership to boost data center capacity in the United States.
EU opens investigation into X over Grok sexualised imagery, lawmaker says
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok over the production of explicit imagery, Regina Doherty, a member of the European parliament representing Ireland, said in a statement on Monday.
Meta, TikTok, YouTube to stand trial on youth addiction claims
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube will face courtroom scrutiny this week over allegations that their platforms are fueling a youth mental health crisis, as the national debate about kids' screen time enters a new phase.
Is your apartment nice enough for this home-swapping app?
Kindred is picky about the houses in the app in part to solve one of the biggest challenges in home swapping: convincing people to let strangers sleep in their bed.
Iranians struggle as Internet shutdown hits livelihoods
Cut off from the global Internet for more than two weeks, online content creator Amir spends his days scanning the few news websites available on Iran's domestic web for signs that connectivity to the world might return.
Social media giants face landmark trial over addiction claims
A landmark trial beginning this week in Los Angeles could establish a legal precedent on whether social media companies deliberately designed their platforms to addict children.
This AI tool is going viral. Five ways people are using it.
Claude Code generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps.
