VC-backed startups commit more fraud, and researchers think they know why: New research from the U.K.’s Imperial College and France’s Emlyon Business School mapped out how Silicon Valley founders commit fraud — and the role investors play. Read More
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Google nixes its Earth AI feature one day after launch, amid criticism it would spread misinformation: A tool that allowed anyone to generate fake AI-generated imagery and superimpose it over real Google Earth maps quickly spurred backlash. Read More
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Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content: Snapchat has adjusted its recommendation systems to ensure that only videos created by real people are eligible for Spotlight recommendations, taking a stance against AI slop. Read More
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Tesla reportedly might sell its China business ahead of a SpaceX merger: Tesla had already reportedly prepped for the idea in the event that Beijing invades Taiwan. Read More
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Samsung expects memory shortage to worsen through 2027 and last until 2028: AI data center demand is fueling a multi-year chip shortage, pushing up component costs and retail device prices. Read More
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SpaceX won’t remove all of xAI’s unpermitted turbines for another year: SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more months. Read More
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Smallest.ai raises $13M to build ultra-fast voice AI that sounds genuinely human: The startup is building voice models designed to make AI phone calls pass the Turing test. Read More
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Reddit is testing a new way to watch — and listen to — its viral posts: Reddit is developing a new video experience that lets users watch — or simply listen to — its most popular posts, taking inspiration from the viral TikTok videos that pair Reddit stories with gameplay or other footage. CEO Steve Huffman said the feature is already in the works and could begin testing later this year. Read More
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Gartner evaluated every analytics platform so you don't have to. See why ThoughtSpot was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Analytics and BI.
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WhatsApp is testing a new folder for messages from large businesses: WhatsApp will automatically move messages from large businesses to a new folder a few hours after you receive them. Read More
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