OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman warned this week that users who treat ChatGPT like a therapist or confide deeply personal information should understand those conversations are not protected by legal confidentiality. Speaking on a recent podcast, Altman explained that, unlike licensed therapists, doctors, or attorneys—who are bound by strict confidentiality rules under U.S. law—interactions withContinue reading “OpenAI Chief Sam Altman warns users about no legal privacy on ChatGPT”
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Meta’s NYC Offices Vandalized Amid Political Backlash and Employee Revolt
The Midtown offices of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in Manhattan were seriously vandalized on Thursday, July 24. The vandalism is tied to the mounting political backlash tied to the explosive disclosures made by current Facebook employees and by Sylvestre, an NYC tech executive with insider knowledge that revealed howContinue reading “Meta’s NYC Offices Vandalized Amid Political Backlash and Employee Revolt”
Instagram Suspends Zohran Mamdani’s account, Leaked Memo Cites ‘National Interest’ as Meta Tilts Right
On Monday, July 21st, Instagram temporarily suspended the account of Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member and NYC mayoral candidate. The suspension, which lasted approximately 3 hours before his account was reinstated, was explained by Instagram senior directors in an internal leaked memo that his content was deemed “too socialist,” and goes againstContinue reading “Instagram Suspends Zohran Mamdani’s account, Leaked Memo Cites ‘National Interest’ as Meta Tilts Right”
GOP Lawmaker Blasts Nvidia Chip Exports to China, Citing AI Security Threats
Republican Representative John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, has voiced strong opposition to the Commerce Department’s recent decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of its H20 AI chips to China. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Moolenaar warned that the reversal of the earlier ban on H20 exports—originallyContinue reading “GOP Lawmaker Blasts Nvidia Chip Exports to China, Citing AI Security Threats”
Astronomer board launches investigation into CEO after getting caught at Coldplay concert
Astronomer Inc., a New York–based data‑workflow software company, has initiated a formal investigation after a video from a Coldplay concert in Boston went viral, showing Chief Executive Officer Andy Byron reportedly in a close embrace with Kristin Cabot, the company’s head of human resources. The Kiss‑Cam clip, taken at Gillette Stadium during Coldplay’s show, featured Byron andContinue reading “Astronomer board launches investigation into CEO after getting caught at Coldplay concert”
Amazon’s AWS Cloud Computing Unit Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid AI Shift
Amazon has laid off at least several hundred employees from its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing division. The job cuts are part of a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, despite AWS’s strong financial performance in the first quarter. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed the layoffs but declined to specify the exactContinue reading “Amazon’s AWS Cloud Computing Unit Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Amid AI Shift”
Elon Musk’s xAI blames code error for Grok’s extremist posts, issues apology
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has issued a formal apology after its flagship chatbot, Grok, made a series of offensive posts on X—including antisemitic remarks, praise for Adolf Hitler, and pro-“white genocide” statements—during a 16‑hour spree earlier this month. In weekend posts on X, xAI said it was “deeply apologizing for the horrific behaviorContinue reading “Elon Musk’s xAI blames code error for Grok’s extremist posts, issues apology”
Google licenses Windsurf’s technology for $2.4 billiom
Alphabet’s Google has struck a $2.4 billion licensing and talent-acquisition deal with AI-based code-generation startup Windsurf, bringing key executives and researchers into its DeepMind division to strengthen its agent-driven coding platform, sources told Reuters. Under the agreement, Google gains non‑exclusive rights to integrate select Windsurf technologies while hiring CEO Varun Mohan, co‑founder Douglas Chen, and severalContinue reading “Google licenses Windsurf’s technology for $2.4 billiom”
Musk‑owned X CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move
PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) – Linda Yaccarino, chief executive officer of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, announced on Wednesday that she will step down from the role in a surprise move just months after the platform was brought under Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI (Reuters) Yaccarino, 61, joined X two years ago following Musk’s takeoverContinue reading “Musk‑owned X CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move”
$20 Billion offer to acquire Tiktok proposed by McCourt
Billionaire Frank McCourt, founder of McCourt Global and the ambitious Project Liberty initiative, has publicly revealed his readiness to pursue a $20 billion bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations—a move that has quickly garnered attention amid mounting national security concerns and increasing political pressure on the Chinese-owned social media giant. This proposed takeover comes atContinue reading “$20 Billion offer to acquire Tiktok proposed by McCourt”
Google I/O 2025: The Latest in AI Tech
At this year’s Google I/O conference, the tech giant made clear that artificial intelligence is no longer just a feature—it’s the foundation. Branded informally by attendees as “AI Everything,” the keynote showcased Google’s most ambitious and far-reaching push into generative AI, weaving it deeply into its search engine, cloud services, developer tools, hardware, and consumerContinue reading “Google I/O 2025: The Latest in AI Tech”
IBM & Lumen Partnership announced at NY Summit
In a landmark collaboration that signals a new era in enterprise artificial intelligence, IBM and Lumen Technologies have jointly unveiled a cutting-edge AI platform designed to unify edge, private, and public cloud environments. Announced at the Global AI Summit in New York, the platform is aimed at helping large enterprises harness the full power ofContinue reading “IBM & Lumen Partnership announced at NY Summit”
Leaked Memo from Shopify CEO, “AI before humans”
A leaked internal memo from Tobi Lütke, the CEO of Shopify, has caused a stir within the company and across the broader tech industry, revealing his ambitious vision for the future of the company. The memo, which surfaced on social media last week, emphasizes artificial intelligence (AI) as a higher hiring priority than human talent,Continue reading “Leaked Memo from Shopify CEO, “AI before humans””
Tech Transit Lab Announces 2025 Cohort to Pilot Solutions with Major Transit Agencies
The Tech Transit Lab, an innovation hub focused on transforming public transportation, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 cohort, comprising 12 cutting-edge startups set to pilot new technologies in collaboration with some of the region’s most prominent transit agencies. The cohort will work with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Port Authority of New York andContinue reading “Tech Transit Lab Announces 2025 Cohort to Pilot Solutions with Major Transit Agencies”
OpenAI Raises Recording Breaking Amount, Backed by SoftBank and Microsoft
In a groundbreaking development that is set to reshape the future of artificial intelligence, OpenAI has successfully raised $40 billion in funding, achieving a monumental $300 billion valuation—the largest private tech deal in history. The funding round, which was led by major players SoftBank and Microsoft, highlights the growing dominance of OpenAI in the rapidlyContinue reading “OpenAI Raises Recording Breaking Amount, Backed by SoftBank and Microsoft”
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