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Tech industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Anthropic Accidentally Leaked Its Own Claude Code. Now the Company Is Scrambling to Contain the Damage.

Anthropic accidentally exposed proprietary instructions for Claude Code, enabling competitors to replicate its features without reverse-engineering.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 day ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Anthropic Accidentally Leaked Its Own Claude Code. Now the Company Is Scrambling to Contain the Damage.

Anthropic accidentally exposed proprietary instructions for Claude Code, enabling competitors to replicate its features without reverse-engineering.
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Podcast
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromFortune
2 hours ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
#meta
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
fromWIRED
19 hours ago
Information security

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Law
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 day ago

Meta, Google under attack as court cases bypass 30-year-old legal shield

Meta and Google face legal challenges undermining their protections under Section 230, particularly regarding child safety and content moderation.
Information security
fromWIRED
19 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Tech industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
15 hours ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The Facebook insider building content moderation for the AI era | TechCrunch

Brett Levenson advocates for 'policy as code' to improve content moderation at Facebook, addressing deeper issues beyond technology.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.
#microsoft
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

After Microsoft's Q1 Slide, Are the Bulls Still On Board?

Microsoft's stock is significantly undervalued compared to analyst price targets, despite strong revenue growth and consistent earnings performance.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

After Microsoft's Q1 Slide, Are the Bulls Still On Board?

Microsoft's stock is significantly undervalued compared to analyst price targets, despite strong revenue growth and consistent earnings performance.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Microsoft facing CMA probe of its business software portfolio

Microsoft is committed to addressing issues raised by the CMA regarding its products and services in the business software market.
#amazon
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Apple Investors Face New Risk as Amazon Eyes Takeover of iPhone's Satellite Partner

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for $9 billion, impacting Apple's satellite connectivity and infrastructure.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is Amazon CEO Jassy wrong about his custom chips bet?

Amazon's custom silicon strategy is proving successful, with significant revenue growth and cost advantages over Nvidia's GPUs.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Apple Investors Face New Risk as Amazon Eyes Takeover of iPhone's Satellite Partner

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for $9 billion, impacting Apple's satellite connectivity and infrastructure.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is Amazon CEO Jassy wrong about his custom chips bet?

Amazon's custom silicon strategy is proving successful, with significant revenue growth and cost advantages over Nvidia's GPUs.
#snap
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.
NYC startup
fromAol
1 day ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.
NYC startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.
NYC startup
fromAol
1 day ago

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

After a Y Combinator rejection, this founder raised $15 million for his AI search startup. Read the pitch deck.

Daydream raised $15 million to enhance AI-driven SEO services, combining technology with human oversight for effective online search optimization.
#antitrust
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Google's Antitrust Teflon; Apple Goes For Map Ads | AdExchanger

Penske Media, Chegg, and the Helena World Chronicle filed antitrust lawsuits against Google, challenging its monopoly in search and ad tech services.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Google's Antitrust Teflon; Apple Goes For Map Ads | AdExchanger

Penske Media, Chegg, and the Helena World Chronicle filed antitrust lawsuits against Google, challenging its monopoly in search and ad tech services.
Education
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI 'slop' is flooding YouTube Kids-and more than 200 groups and experts are calling for a ban | Fortune

Over 200 child advocacy groups demand YouTube ban AI-generated videos, citing their negative impact on children's development and the platform's profit from them.
#social-media
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The era of invincibility is over': the week that brought big tech to heel

Social media companies were found liable for designing addictive products, marking a significant shift in accountability for tech giants.
Deliverability
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I used Gmail's AI tool to do hours of work for me in 10 minutes - with 3 prompts

Gmail's AI features enhance productivity by streamlining email management and reducing tedious tasks.
fromFortune
5 days ago

Meet the ex-Google CMO who quit with a seven-figure package by 28-he says getting promoted was easy because he just 'disregarded all the rules' | Fortune

Climbing up was fairly natural and easy, simply because I just disregarded all the status quo and the rules and realized what's the right thing to do, and went all the way with it.
Startup companies
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Broadcom appoints Alphabet executive as new CFO

Amie Thuener will become Broadcom's CFO on June 12, succeeding Kirsten M. Spears, who will assist during the transition.
Marketing tech
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
20 hours ago

Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap Widens as Brand Citation Rates Vary 9x Across Major AI Search Engines

The Multi-Engine AI Visibility Gap is a critical issue in digital marketing strategy for 2026, highlighting disparities in brand visibility across AI search engines.
#apple
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Microsoft vs. Apple: $30B AI Buildout vs $85B iPhone Surge

Apple and Microsoft demonstrate contrasting strategies in technology growth, with Apple focusing on hardware monetization and Microsoft on AI infrastructure development.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
3 days ago

Apple Intelligence accidentally launches in China before regulatory approval

Apple's AI feature briefly appeared on iPhones in China without approval, risking penalties under local regulations.
Apple
fromAxios
1 week ago

Apple hires Google exec to lead AI marketing

Rincon has been appointed VP of product marketing for AI at Apple, focusing on enhancing Siri's capabilities.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Apple's long, bitter App Store antitrust war

Apple has shifted from a small competitor to a dominant force in mobile computing, raising concerns over its market practices.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Microsoft vs. Apple: $30B AI Buildout vs $85B iPhone Surge

Apple and Microsoft demonstrate contrasting strategies in technology growth, with Apple focusing on hardware monetization and Microsoft on AI infrastructure development.
Apple
fromTNW | Apple
3 days ago

Apple Intelligence accidentally launches in China before regulatory approval

Apple's AI feature briefly appeared on iPhones in China without approval, risking penalties under local regulations.
Apple
fromAxios
1 week ago

Apple hires Google exec to lead AI marketing

Rincon has been appointed VP of product marketing for AI at Apple, focusing on enhancing Siri's capabilities.
Apple
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Apple's long, bitter App Store antitrust war

Apple has shifted from a small competitor to a dominant force in mobile computing, raising concerns over its market practices.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Meta Platforms Price Target Trimmed by Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo lowered Meta's price target to $765, maintaining an Overweight rating, citing macro uncertainty but an attractive risk/reward for investors.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Last Week's Landmark Verdicts Against Big Tech Have a Surprise Ally at the Supreme Court

Recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube challenge Big Tech's legal immunity, potentially leading to significant financial consequences for these companies.
#ai-investment
Media industry
fromwww.morningstar.com
2 days ago

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI spending still makes sense as bubble fears mount | Fortune

Media industry
fromwww.morningstar.com
2 days ago

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says AI spending still makes sense as bubble fears mount | Fortune

Marketing tech
fromForbes
23 hours ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Apple
from9to5Mac
1 day ago

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027 - 9to5Mac

Apple is transitioning from the Campaign Management API to the new Ads Platform API, which will sunset on January 26, 2027.
#alphabet
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Alphabet Climbs 5%: Google's Nine-Minute Bitcoin Warning Is Turning Heads on Wall Street

Alphabet's shares rose 4.83% due to claims about quantum computing's potential to crack Bitcoin's security in nine minutes.
Business
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days ago

Is This the Bottom for Alphabet Stock's Dip in 2026? | The Motley Fool

Alphabet's stock surged nearly 5% as investors speculate whether the recent pullback has reached its bottom.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Alphabet Climbs 5%: Google's Nine-Minute Bitcoin Warning Is Turning Heads on Wall Street

Alphabet's shares rose 4.83% due to claims about quantum computing's potential to crack Bitcoin's security in nine minutes.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Alphabet vs Meta: Which Is a Better Tech Titan?

Alphabet's revenue growth is driven by Cloud and Search, while Meta relies heavily on advertising despite significant losses in hardware.
#google
Digital life
fromBGR
1 week ago

Every Major Brand Actually Owned By Google - BGR

Google's extensive acquisitions have significantly expanded its influence across various technology sectors beyond just search.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Semianalysis CEO: Google's free cash flow will hit zero next year from AI capex

Google's free cash flow is projected to be nearly zero next year due to massive capital expenditures.
Digital life
fromBGR
1 week ago

Every Major Brand Actually Owned By Google - BGR

Google's extensive acquisitions have significantly expanded its influence across various technology sectors beyond just search.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Semianalysis CEO: Google's free cash flow will hit zero next year from AI capex

Google's free cash flow is projected to be nearly zero next year due to massive capital expenditures.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Had You Invested $1,000 in Amazon or Google 10 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now

Alphabet has outperformed Amazon over the past decade in investment returns.
#executive-compensation
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package | TechCrunch

Sundar Pichai's new three-year compensation package could reach $692 million, with most tied to performance metrics including Waymo and Wing ventures, while Google founders pursue Miami real estate amid California's proposed billionaire tax.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Alphabet CEO could earn up to $692M under a new equity package that's linked to Waymo for the first time

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai receives a $692M equity package with performance metrics tied to Waymo and Wing, signaling these ventures are now core business assets rather than experimental moonshots.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Could Earn $692 Million - But Only If He Hits These Targets

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai receives a three-year compensation package worth up to $692 million, with most tied to stock performance and the valuations of autonomous driving division Waymo and drone delivery unit Wing.
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's new $692 million compensation package hinges on the success of two Google moonshots that aren't making any money | Fortune

Sundar Pichai's $692 million compensation package over three years is contingent on the profitability growth of Alphabet's loss-making subsidiaries Waymo and Wing, with up to $260 million tied to Waymo and $90 million to Wing.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google just gave Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package | TechCrunch

Sundar Pichai's new three-year compensation package could reach $692 million, with most tied to performance metrics including Waymo and Wing ventures, while Google founders pursue Miami real estate amid California's proposed billionaire tax.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Alphabet CEO could earn up to $692M under a new equity package that's linked to Waymo for the first time

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai receives a $692M equity package with performance metrics tied to Waymo and Wing, signaling these ventures are now core business assets rather than experimental moonshots.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Could Earn $692 Million - But Only If He Hits These Targets

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai receives a three-year compensation package worth up to $692 million, with most tied to stock performance and the valuations of autonomous driving division Waymo and drone delivery unit Wing.
Tech industry
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai's new $692 million compensation package hinges on the success of two Google moonshots that aren't making any money | Fortune

Sundar Pichai's $692 million compensation package over three years is contingent on the profitability growth of Alphabet's loss-making subsidiaries Waymo and Wing, with up to $260 million tied to Waymo and $90 million to Wing.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch

Microsoft AI released three foundational AI models for text, voice, and image generation, emphasizing human-centered design and competitive pricing.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Agentic AI, Quality, and Courtroom Battles: What's Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech in 2026? - ExchangeWire.com

AI and privacy regulations are significantly transforming the ad tech industry as it moves towards 2026.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Semianalysis CEO: Adobe faces existential threat from AI commoditization

Loyalty to Adobe is waning as users question the necessity of subscriptions amid rising competition and lower editing costs.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Get ready for a wave of TBPN clones after its blockbuster OpenAI deal

OpenAI acquired the livestream talk-show startup TBPN, highlighting its significant influence on the tech industry and the rise of similar shows.
#digital-advertising
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Ads Evolve, AI Expands, and Big Tech Faces Pushback

Advertising formats are evolving rapidly, with significant legal and regulatory tensions in the digital ecosystem.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Google CEO Sundar Pichai's plan to make Gemini the only AI that matters

Sundar Pichai recognized the rapid advancement of AI technology and focused on leveraging Google's resources to compete effectively.
Tech industry
fromTNW | Google
3 weeks ago

Alphabet handed Sundar Pichai a $692M pay package

Alphabet's board tied Sundar Pichai's $692 million three-year compensation package primarily to Waymo and Wing performance, signaling commitment to these capital-intensive subsidiaries as strategic priorities.
#bot-detection
Information security
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Google's threat intel chief explains why AI is now both the weapon and the target

Generative AI systems are becoming core infrastructure and simultaneously increasing cyber risk as models become high-value targets susceptible to model-extraction and AI-enabled attacks.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Inside the career rise of Sundar Pichai, Google and Alphabet's current CEO

Sundar Pichai rose from modest Chennai origins to lead Google and Alphabet, steering the nearly $2-trillion company through major challenges and the AI era.
Tech industry
fromGadget Review
1 month ago

Why Alphabet Won't Talk About Its Apple AI Partnership

A multi-year AI licensing deal will integrate Google's Gemini models into Siri, upgrading Apple’s voice assistant across its device ecosystem.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Alphabet is confident about plans to double capex spending to a possible $185 billion-but it's keeping CEO Sundar Pichai up at night | Fortune

Capital expenditures-capex, meaning the big-ticket purchases that fund the data centers, servers, and power infrastructure undergirding the AI race-is fueling record-high, multi-trillion dollar tech valuations when investors think the spending is warranted. But companies get punished when investors worry they might not see returns that justify hundreds of billions in spending.
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