One can realize their mistake when they manage to upset the White House, the TIME Person of the Year, and a highly passionate fanbase from pop culture. Last week, X, the platform owned by Elon Musk and formerly known as Twitter, experienced a viral spread of AI-generated deepfake images featuring …
Read More »A judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay deal for Tesla is unfair
A judge in Delaware has ruled that Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package is deemed unfair, effectively voiding the largest compensation deal in corporate history. A recent ruling by Judge Kathaleen McCormick in the Delaware Court of Chancery has determined that Elon Musk, currently the world’s wealthiest individual, will not …
Read More »CEOs of major tech companies, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, X, and Discord, are scheduled to appear before Congress for a hearing on children’s online safety
CEOs of major social platforms are scheduled to testify before Congress on Wednesday, addressing concerns that their companies have not adequately safeguarded children and teenagers on the internet. The hearing, scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. ET, is the most recent addition to a series of congressional tech hearings that …
Read More »Elon Musk’s Neuralink successfully implants a brain chip into a human subject
In a significant development for Elon Musk’s Neuralink project, the tech billionaire made an announcement yesterday regarding the startup’s successful implantation of a brain chip into a human subject. This marks a major milestone for the project. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk shared some news without …
Read More »Drone couriers and virtual faces were some of the standout features showcased at Alchemist Accelerator’s demo day
The eagerly anticipated demo day at Alchemist Accelerator is today, and visionary technical founders are in the spotlight as they present their promising startups in their infancy. Out of the 15 companies in this batch, there are four that caught our attention and deserve a closer look. Alchemist has managed …
Read More »In December, Instagram Threads experienced a significant surge in downloads, propelling it to the top 10 charts. Meanwhile, X dropped to the 36th position
Instagram Threads has managed to regain momentum after experiencing a period of stagnation last year, causing some to question its viability. However, recent developments have put those concerns to rest. Recent data reveals a different story altogether. Threads is defying expectations and experiencing remarkable growth. In December alone, its downloads …
Read More »Chef Robotics has recently secured funding of $14.75 million, indicating its intention to expand into the realm of commercial kitchens
In recent years, the kitchen has become a central focus for automation. For example, Miso has gained recognition through Flippy, an automated arm designed for cooking hamburgers, which has been successfully implemented in various chain restaurants such as White Castle. Zume Robotics, on the other hand, faced challenges and ultimately …
Read More »Meta is introducing enhanced messaging restrictions and improved parental controls for teenagers.
Today, Meta has introduced new messaging restrictions on Facebook and Instagram for teenagers, ensuring that no one can message them. Currently, Instagram has implemented a policy where adults over the age of 18 are unable to send messages to teenagers who are not following them. The new limits will be …
Read More »TuSimple is delisting from the Nasdaq as it withdraws from the US
TuSimple, a Chinese autonomous trucking startup, has decided to delist itself from the Nasdaq stock exchange as part of its strategy to completely withdraw from the U.S. market. The company has made an announcement stating that it will be submitting a Form 25 on or around January 29 to deregister …
Read More »Vicarius secures $30M in funding for its cutting-edge vulnerability detection tools powered by artificial intelligence
Based on the pitches I receive in my inbox, it seems that one of the emerging trends in generative AI is the development of “copilots” for cybersecurity. There is a company that has one. Google, as well. Vicarius, the vulnerability remediation platform, has introduced a new text-generating AI tool called …
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