Technology
Technological innovations, artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, 5G, informatics, telematics, and other advancements and their impact on society are the primary focus of this section. Our survey data measuring the American public's hopes and concerns about technological advancements will form the articles' basis. Our interest includes data privacy, protection, and cybersecurity. We tackle trust in tech companies, breaking up big technology companies, and free speech in social media.
Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs As AI Push Reshapes Business
According to the report, about 1,600 of the job cuts will affect the Xbox division immediately, with additional reductions planned during the fiscal year.
Supreme Court Allows Texas App Age Verification To Take Effect
According to the report, the measure was enacted to strengthen online protections for minors, though opponents argue it places unconstitutional limits on access to protected content.
Why Did Legion LegalTech Drop Its Lawsuit Against the U.S.
According to the report, the company ended its legal challenge after the U.S. Commerce Department lifted export controls that had prompted Anthropic to suspend access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models.
Why Is Lockheed Martin Acquiring Ultra Maritime
According to the report, the acquisition will strengthen the company's naval defense portfolio as global demand for advanced military technologies continues to rise.
Google Loses Appeal Against €4.1 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
The ruling effectively upholds one of the largest competition penalties ever issued by the European Commission.
Zuckerberg Says Meta's AI Agent Progress Has Been Slower Than Expected
Speaking during an internal town hall, Zuckerberg also said Meta's recent restructuring, which included significant job cuts and employee reassignments, was not executed as smoothly as planned.
Microsoft Creates New AI Team To Help Businesses Adopt AI
The new unit will deploy 6,000 employees directly with clients through a model known as forward deployed engineering (FDE).
Elon Musk Denies WSJ Report On SpaceX AI Handset Prototype
The billionaire called the WSJ report "utterly false" after it claimed SpaceX showed investors an AI-powered handset prototype before its IPO.
Alibaba Agrees To $600 Million DOJ Settlement
The settlement covers alleged compliance failures spanning from January 2016 through December 2024.
Why Is The World's First Synthetic Cell A Major Scientific Milestone
Researchers believe the technology could eventually support breakthroughs in medicine, carbon capture, chemical manufacturing and cancer treatment
Judge Allows States' Lawsuit Against Meta To Proceed
The ruling allows key claims involving deceptive practices, unfair business conduct and violations of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) to move forward.
AI Race: Masayoshi Son Bets Against Musk's Space Plan
Musk continues to rely on first-principles engineering to solve long-term technological challenges, while Son favors rapid investment in commercially viable AI businesses.
U.S. House Approves Child Online Safety Package
The legislation seeks to require digital platforms to adopt stronger safeguards for minors while setting the stage for negotiations with the Senate over competing versions of the proposal.
Supreme Court Strengthens Privacy Protections For Cellphone Data
In a 6-3 decision, Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the majority that obtaining location information from geofence databases constitutes a search under the Constitution and therefore generally requires judicial authorization.
What Is The Swift Telescope Rescue Mission?
The $30 million mission, developed by startup Katalyst Space Technologies, could lift off as early as Tuesday from the Marshall Islands.