OpenAI’s CFO suggested government-backed loans for their massive AI infrastructure buildout, then quickly walked it back. Now Sam Altman is clarifying they don’t want taxpayer guarantees despite facing $1.4 trillion in commitments.
Snap Inc. is getting $400 million from Perplexity AI to power search inside Snapchat. The integration will bring AI-driven answers directly into chat conversations starting early 2026, potentially keeping 940 million monthly users from leaving the app for traditional search.
Identity theft and fraud cost Americans over $12.5 billion in 2024 alone. Data removal services claim they can protect your personal information from data brokers. But are these services actually effective at reducing your risk?
U.S. employers announced 153,074 job cuts in October, the highest level for that month in over 20 years. The DOGE initiative and AI adoption are driving structural changes across both public and private sectors.
Venture capitalist David Sacks, serving as Trump’s AI czar, declared there will be no federal bailouts for AI companies. His comments came after OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar discussed potential government “backstops” for infrastructure investments. The exchange highlights ongoing debates about government’
Zohran Mamdani’s decisive victory in the New York City mayoral election has billionaires scrambling for answers. Chamath Palihapitiya recently recirculated Peter Thiel’s 2020 warning that young people without economic stakes will turn against capitalism.
Square Enix is undergoing significant layoffs across its Western operations, potentially affecting over 100 employees in the UK and an unknown number in the US. The move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate development functions in Japan and aggressively adopt AI for quality assurance work.
Tinder is developing an AI-powered feature called Chemistry that analyzes your camera roll and personality to find better matches. The feature is part of a broader app overhaul that includes faster performance and new safety features. Match Group reported $914 million in revenue for Q3 2025.
Microsoft has rolled out Access version 2510 (Build 19328.20158) with crucial fixes for user-reported bugs. The update restores undo functionality for Bring to Front/Send to Back commands and improves visibility in dark themes. Waterfall chart connector lines also get customization options for bette
Microsoft’s new AI chief promises superintelligent AI that won’t be “unbounded and unlimited.” The announcement comes as Microsoft gains new rights to independently pursue AGI development.
