Former President Donald Trump’s latest executive order targets what he calls “woke AI,” aiming to ban artificial intelligence models with perceived ideological bias—particularly those promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)—from securing government contracts. The move has sparked intense debate across the tech and policy communities, with implications reaching far beyond Washington. What the Executive Order…
Recently, Apple notified several Iranians that their iPhones were spied on by government-grade spyware. Security researchers and digital rights groups are raising serious concerns about the growing reach of surveillance technology in Iran. The Miaan Group, a nonprofit focused on digital rights in Iran, and cybersecurity expert Hamid Kashfi reported that more than a dozen…
Latent Labs, the AI biotech startup that raised $50 million just six months ago, has officially launched LatentX—a revolutionary web-based AI model that enables users to design novel proteins directly from their browser. At the heart of Latent Labs’ mission is democratizing protein design. With LatentX, academic researchers, biotech startups, and pharmaceutical companies can now…
In a strategic move to meet its 2030 carbon-negative goal, Microsoft has announced a groundbreaking 12-year deal with Vaulted Deep, a carbon removal startup that’s redefining climate-tech. The tech giant will purchase 4.9 million metric tons of carbon removal credits from Vaulted Deep, solidifying its position as a serious player in the fight against climate…
TikTok is once again proving its value beyond viral dances and trends—this time by introducing new tools tailored for songwriters. In a move that supports creative professionals and independent artists, It has rolled out beta features that allow songwriters to showcase their work and build visibility directly on their profiles. These new additions include a…
In a surprising twist in the space-tech startup world, Amazon’s Project Kuiper is getting a crucial boost from its chief competitor — SpaceX. On Wednesday, a Falcon 9 rocket will launch 24 of Amazon’s Kuiper internet satellites into orbit, marking a pivotal step in Amazon plan to challenge Starlink’s dominance in the satellite internet market.…
Nextdoor, the neighborhood-focused social platform, is making a major comeback with a powerful redesign. Dubbed the “new Nextdoor,” the app now integrates AI-powered local discovery tools, real-time emergency alerts, and curated local news to reclaim its place as a must-have utility for communities. Founded 15 years ago, Nextdoor was once the go-to hub for neighborly…
Meta is ramping up its AI ambitions with the acquisition of Play AI, a voice technology startup known for creating ultra-realistic, human-sounding voices using artificial intelligence. As confirmed by a Meta spokesperson and first reported by Bloomberg, the entire Play AI team will be joining Meta next week. An internal memo reportedly stated that Play…
Tesla is accelerating its autonomous future with plans to expand its robotaxi service to Arizona. The EV giant recently contacted the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to begin the certification process for both autonomous vehicle testing and operating—with and without a driver. This move comes just weeks after Tesla launched a limited robotaxi service in…
Introduction Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has officially unveiled Grok 4, its most advanced AI model to date. Alongside the release, the company introduced SuperGrok Heavy, a premium $300-per-month AI subscription, making it the most expensive offering among top AI providers. Grok is Musk’s response to major models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.…
Also Inc., Rivian’s Micromobility Spinoff, Raises $200M to Fuel E-Bike and Micro-EV Development In a major boost to the micromobility sector, Also Inc.—a startup spun off from electric vehicle giant Rivian—has raised $200 million in funding from Greenoaks Capital, according to Bloomberg News. This latest funding round brings the company’s post-money valuation to $1 billion,…
In a major development shaking up Silicon Valley’s AI landscape, Apple’s head of AI models, Ruoming Pang, is reportedly leaving the company to join Meta, according to Bloomberg. This marks another high-profile hire by Mark Zuckerberg as he aggressively builds Meta’s AI superintelligence unit. Pang previously led Apple’s in-house team responsible for developing foundational AI…
