Meta is spending big to catch up in the AI race, acquiring the Singaporean AI agent company Manus. The deal, struck in just 10 days, values Manus at over $2 billion and gives Meta an immediate enterprise revenue stream.
China is proposing strict new regulations aimed at the emotional impact of AI companions. The rules would require guardian consent for minors and force chatbots to avoid harmful topics. It’s a direct move to combat user addiction and dependency.
Lou Gerstner, the first outsider to lead IBM, has died at 83. He famously revived the tech giant in the 1990s by shifting from hardware to business services, a move that saved the company.
A former Coinbase customer service agent has been arrested in Hyderabad, India, in connection with a major 2024 data leak. The breach exposed nearly 70,000 customer records, which scammers then used to steal crypto. CEO Brian Armstrong says this is just the first of several expected arrests.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law requiring social media platforms to display prominent warnings about features deemed harmful to mental health. The law targets algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll, and push notifications, with fines of $5,000 per violation.
According to a new report, Apple is planning to add cellular connectivity and touchscreen support to the MacBook Pro lineup in 2026. These features, long standard on iPads and Windows laptops, could finally arrive with the rumored M6 chip redesign. It would mark a significant shift for the Mac platf
Retailers are using AI and loyalty program data to charge customers personalized prices, often penalizing their most frequent shoppers. New laws, like one in New York, are emerging to force transparency, but the backlash is just beginning.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has officially added two major digital asset projects to its agenda. The board will clarify if some crypto qualifies as cash equivalents and create rules for accounting transfers, including wrapped tokens.
Software bill of materials (SBOMs) are now a standard requirement in enterprise and regulated software buying. But security leaders are increasingly skeptical they improve actual security, calling many SBOMs inaccurate and late.
Cybercrime has professionalized into a global, service-based industry. Law enforcement is struggling to contain a threat now valued at over $15 trillion annually, with tools and kits easily purchased online.
