Major Tech Firms on Trial for Youth Addiction
Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are heading to court in California over allegations that their platforms contribute to youth mental health problems. The case centers on claims that these apps encourage…
Grok AI Faces Global Scrutiny for Sexual Deepfakes
The European Commission launched an investigation on January 26 to see if Grok spreads illegal sexualised images in the EU. The probe will check whether X assessed and mitigated risks…
AI Spending Frenzy Could Reshape the Economy
Corporate AI Investment Surges Spending on artificial intelligence by major corporations is growing rapidly. Bridgewater Associates’ co-chief investment officers say this trend is reshaping the economy. AI has become a…
Street Artist Rogue One Confirms Glasgow AI Mural Plans
AI Mock Up Sparks Artist Backlash Glasgow street artist Rogue One has confirmed plans to paint a new mural, following criticism over the use of AI in its early design…
Belfast City Council Plans to Suspend X Over AI Deepfake Fears
Council Moves to Pause X Activity Belfast City Council is preparing to suspend its use of X, formerly Twitter, following concerns about the platform’s AI tool, Grok. The council’s strategic…
US-TikTok Deal Marks New Reality for Chinese Tech Firms
TikTok Survives US Scrutiny One in seven people worldwide uses TikTok. But the company has faced challenges over the last few years. Concerns over data security first surfaced more than…
Databricks Raises $1.8 Billion Debt Ahead of Possible 2026 IPO
Databricks, the data analytics software company, has secured $1.8 billion in additional debt, a source told Baner Club. The company now holds more than $7 billion in total debt. Databricks…
Space Beyond Will Launch 1,000 People’s Ashes to Space in 2027
Space Beyond Plans Affordable Ashes-to-Space Service Space Beyond, a startup founded by Ryan Mitchell, plans to launch up to 1,000 people’s ashes into space in a single launch. The mission…
Meta Pauses Teens’ Access to AI Characters Ahead of Update
Meta Pauses AI Characters for Teens Meta is pausing teens’ access to its AI characters across all its apps. The company said it is not abandoning the feature but wants…
Google Photos Introduces “Me Meme” AI Feature
Google Photos Lets You Meme Yourself Google Photos now lets users create memes with their own pictures. The new generative AI feature, called “Me Meme,” combines a photo template with…
