A new study reveals that autonomous AI systems, when left to iterate on their own outputs, converge on bland, generic content. Researchers warn this is leading to a state of “cultural stagnation” as AI-generated material floods the web.
NTT Global Data Centers has inked a major Power Purchase Agreement to secure electricity for its upcoming Bangkok 4 data center. The 100MW deal with utility B.Grimm Power highlights the intense power demands of new facilities. This is part of a broader push into Thailand’s growing digital infrastruc
Farcaster, a blockchain-based social network with a $1B valuation, just called it quits. Its collapse forces a hard look at whether crypto’s only real use is financial.
Microsoft has rolled out new builds for both the Preview and Stable channels of Windows Terminal. The updates are modest, prioritizing fixes for crashes, hangs, and UI polish over flashy new features. This comes as Microsoft juggles several other Windows updates and fixes.
Meta is making a huge bet on nuclear power to run its AI data centers. The company has signed deals to back new reactors and buy output from existing plants, aiming to secure city-sized amounts of electricity.
The corporate earnings season kicks into high gear with over 90 S&P 500 companies reporting this week. Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft will share the spotlight with industrial bellwethers like Caterpillar and Boeing. After a volatile week, investors are hunting for positive news as 76% of early
AI agents can now see your face and hear your tone in real-time video chats. But replicating the subtle dance of human conversation, from awkward pauses to sarcasm, is the next frontier. Companies are building AI with distinct personalities to try and bridge the gap.
Millicom has entered the fray to acquire Telefónica’s operations in Chile. This sets up a three-way bidding war in a market where the top four players are tightly packed.
In a post on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump threatened to hit Canada with a 100% tariff on all goods if it pursues a trade deal with China. The warning came after Canadian PM Mark Carney called China a “reliable partner” in Davos. Trump framed the threat as protecting Canada from being
Apple users who submitted claims in the Siri privacy settlement are now receiving their payments. The final payout came to about $8 per device, less than the initial estimate.
