Microsoft's Head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, has expressed growing concern over reports of people developing delusions and emotional attachments to AI chatbots—a phenomenon now being called "AI psychosis." In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Suleyman stated that while today's AI tools are not conscious, users' perception of consciousness is already having real-world…
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Meta is under scrutiny following reports that its AI chatbots may have engaged in "sensual" and "romantic" conversations with children. The controversy emerged after Reuters obtained a leaked internal document titled "GenAI: Content Risk Standards." Alarming Allegations Spark Outrage U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) announced a formal investigation on August 15 after reviewing the leaked…
Rolls-Royce could soon become the UK's most valuable company, thanks to its bold strategy of powering artificial intelligence (AI) with small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). CEO Tufan Erginbilgic believes the firm is well-positioned to dominate this emerging trillion-dollar market. From Jet Engines to Nuclear Innovation Best known for powering aircraft like the Boeing 787 and…
Disney and Universal Studios have filed a significant lawsuit against AI company Midjourney, accusing it of mass-producing unauthorized images of their iconic characters. Allegations of Copyright Infringement The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that Midjourney's AI image generator creates countless unauthorized renditions of characters such as Darth Vader, Elsa, Spiderman, Iron…
One of the largest cryptocurrency platforms in the world, Coinbase, has disclosed a cyber attack that could result in financial losses ranging from $180 million to $400 million. The breach, which targeted less than 1% of customer accounts, has raised concerns about cybersecurity within the crypto industry. How the Attack Happened According to an official…
WhatsApp has rolled out a new AI-powered chatbot inside its app — but not without controversy. Although Meta claims the feature is "entirely optional," users cannot turn off or remove the new Meta AI tool, sparking frustration and privacy concerns across the tech community. What Is Meta AI on WhatsApp? The Meta AI feature now…
Semiconductors—tiny chips that power everything from smartphones to satellites—are the latest focus of President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff agenda. In a bold move to revitalize American manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, Trump has announced that sweeping tariffs on imported semiconductors may soon be unveiled. But what exactly are semiconductors, and why is…
A high-stakes antitrust trial that could reshape the future of Big Tech has begun in Washington. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is targeting Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The case alleges that Meta's acquisitions of Instagram in 2012 and WhatsApp in 2014 were strategic moves to eliminate competition and dominate…
Apple is strategically increasing its iPhone production in India in response to the escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and the imposition of substantial tariffs on Chinese imports. This move aims to diversify the company's manufacturing base and mitigate the financial impact of the heightened tariffs.​ Background on Tariffs The U.S. government's recent tariff policies have significantly…
Apple is once again poised to reshape the tech landscape. After transforming smartphones with the iPhone and elevating tablets with the iPad, the tech giant is reportedly working on its most ambitious product yet: a foldable iPad. More than just a flexible screen, this dual-purpose hybrid device could combine the best of both worlds—the sleek…
