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Some Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) employees were directed to work remotely on Wednesday as the company prepares for layoffs. Employees in the wearables and ads divisions received a short HR email on Tuesday night saying leadership would provide more details, according to a Business Insider...

The U.S. Department of Commerce reportedly retracted a proposed rule on AI chip exports on Friday, marking a shift in the nation’s strategy to regulate the global AI chip market. The rule’s draft was circulated among other agencies for feedback in late February. No explanation was given...

The US Department of War has refuted any ongoing negotiations with Anthropic AI despite the AI startup's plans to challenge the government's designation of it as a national security "supply chain risk." John Moolenar (R-MI) urged the Treasury Secretary to exercise “heightened...

As the weekend comes to an end, let’s take a look at some of the top stories that made headlines in the tech and finance sectors. From Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) unveiling its new AI-powered products to Google’s cybersecurity threat, here’s a roundup of the weekend’s most...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella warned that AI-driven job displacement is imminent, and companies and workers who ignore it risk being left behind. “I’m not saying there is not going to be displacement. We have to be clear-eyed about it,” Nadella said in a recent...

Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant app has climbed to the number one spot on Apple’s App Store charts in the U.S. amid a backdrop of political controversy. Claude's Rise Amid Controversy Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant app surged to the top position on Apple’s free apps...

It was a week of ups and downs for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with the company facing challenges and celebrating victories. Here’s a round-up of the key events that unfolded over the week. What Happened In The Chinese Market? Despite a sluggish start to the year in China’s smartphone...

Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, made a bold prediction about the future of professional tasks, suggesting that “most, if not all, professional tasks” for lawyers, accountants, project managers, and marketing professionals “will be fully automated by AI within the next 12 to...

Serial entrepreneur Jesse Itzler revealed how a bold move involving Matt Damon and a viral coconut-tree video helped him secure Coca-Cola's acquisition of Zico Coconut Water. Spotting The Coconut Water Opportunity While training for a 100-mile race, Itzler experimented with various hydration...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)-backed AI developer Anthropic is reportedly in a standoff with the Pentagon over how its artificial intelligence tools can be used. Pentagon Vs. Anthropic: A High-Stakes AI Dispute The dispute centers on whether Anthropic's AI models, which include safeguards to...

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt once said that a lesson from his father about motivation shaped his leadership style and helped define his decades-long career. A Leadership Lesson That Stuck Speaking in a 2018 interview with renowned economist Tyler Cowen, Schmidt described himself as a "systemic...

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to release its second-quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, with investors and analysts closely watching cloud growth, AI investments, and capital expenditures amid a six-month stock slump. Analysts Predict Strong Cloud Performance For the second quarter, Wall...

On Monday, France's lower house approved legislation to block children under 15 from social media, signaling a tougher stance on Big Tech as President Emmanuel Macron presses for swift action ahead of the next school year. French Lawmakers Back Under-15 Social Media Ban France's National Assembly...

On Monday, Telegram founder Pavel Durov alleged that Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) messaging platform WhatsApp is not secure. His statement came as Meta faces a lawsuit accusing it of misleading users about the privacy of WhatsApp chats. Durov Questions WhatsApp Encryption Claims Durov took...

On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) ordered a sweeping ban on the use of Chinese-linked technology by state employees. Texas Expands Ban On Chinese Tech Over Privacy Risks In a statement, Abbott said that Texas state employees are prohibited from using products and services from companies...