Roblox now requires facial scans for Indonesian users under 16 to comply with new government safety regulations. The platform is introducing new account types: 'Roblox Kids' for ages 5-12 (no chat) and 'Roblox Select' for ages 13-15 (lim...
Read MorePrediction markets are growing rapidly, but addiction specialists see worrying signs. These platforms are reportedly causing relapses for individuals with gambling disorders, mimicking traditional gambling's addictive patterns. This situ...
Read MoreMeta Platforms reported strong Q1 results, exceeding revenue and earnings expectations with $56.31 billion in revenue and $10.44 EPS. However, the company significantly raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $125-$145 billion fo...
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Alphabet, Google's parent company, has reported record profits, largely driven by its significant investments in Artificial Intelligence. This strong financial performance has led to a notable increase in its stock value.
Read MoreAmazon reported strong first-quarter profits and revenue, with its cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), leading the charge. AWS sales grew 28%, the fastest in 15 quarters, highlighting its key role in funding Amazon's initiatives a...
Read MoreElon Musk is testifying in a trial accusing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of betraying the company's founding non-profit mission. Musk, an early funder, claims Altman's shift to a for-profit model contradicts promises to prioritize humanity's be...
Read MoreBeijing is enforcing a ban on drone sales and operations throughout the city, effective May 1. This measure aims to bolster public safety and security by halting all sales and requiring current drone owners to register their devices.
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Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) has asked social media companies to be more transparent about their rules for closing accounts of users under 18. This follows concerns about how these platforms...
Read MoreThe European Union has issued a warning to Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, citing concerns over the platforms' compliance with child safety regulations and the Digital Services Act.
Read MoreAmazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI are expanding their partnership to jointly develop an AI agent platform. This deal allows OpenAI to use AWS infrastructure and diversify from its main partner, Microsoft. OpenAI will also use a signif...
Read MoreElon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the company's board has reached the trial stage. The lawsuit centers on whether OpenAI has strayed from its founding principles as a non-profit organization.
Read MoreTaylor Swift has filed three new U.S. trademark applications, specifically targeting her voice and a distinct visual appearance. This proactive step aims to defend against the growing misuse of artificial intelligence, protecting her ide...
Read MoreAustralia is introducing a 2.25% tax on the Australian revenue of tech giants Meta, Google, and TikTok unless they reach commercial deals with local news publishers. This 'News Bargaining Incentive' aims to raise A$200-A$250 million annu...
Read MoreChina's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta Platforms' acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing concerns over advanced technology transfer. This unexpected move by Beijing underscores the escalating geopolitical ri...
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Microsoft and OpenAI have significantly changed their AI alliance. The companies have ended the revenue-sharing agreement, and Microsoft will now have a non-voting seat on OpenAI's board.
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German authorities suspect Russia is behind advanced phishing attacks that compromised Signal accounts of about 300 high-ranking officials, including politicians, military personnel, and journalists. Federal prosecutors have launched a p...
Read MoreA former Tokyo Electron employee has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Taiwan for stealing trade secrets from TSMC. The court also fined Tokyo Electron's Taiwan subsidiary NT$150 million. This ruling emphasizes Taiwan's strict appr...
Read MoreElon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI, claiming the AI giant has abandoned its original nonprofit mission for profit. OpenAI, now valued at $852 billion after a March 2026 funding round, disputes the claims, suggesting Musk is a rival...
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A U.S. congressional subcommittee discussed artificial intelligence, but the focus quickly turned to the technology's rapid advancement and associated risks. Lawmakers voiced concerns about data security, AI-generated pornography, milita...
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