Technology

An audacious new animated series reimagines 1776 through an evolving blend of history and AI. From Darren Aronofsky’s Primordial Soup, it treats pivotal Revolutionary moments as experiments shaped by the people who lived them—powered by generative animation and traditional filmmaking. With the Declaration’s 250th anniversary on the horizon, this bold approach promises a fresh, thought-provoking…

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is sounding the alarm on amoral AI and its impact on children. Speaking at a Utah Capitol hearing, the actor backs a bill to bolster child protection and AI transparency. He warns of a future where profits could overshadow kids’ well-being, fueling a call for ethical AI standards.

Tesla seems to be quietly refreshing its FSD hardware with a new HW4.5 computer, spotted in recently delivered Model Ys labeled AP4.5/AP45. The chatter hints at a three-SoC setup and a bridge to the AI5 chip, stirring questions about timing, power, and what it means for current owners.

Google is upgrading Chrome with a Gemini-powered toolkit, including a new sidebar, an image generator, and a Personal Intelligence assistant that learns across Gmail and Photos. These features aim to make browsing smarter and more personalized, edging toward a true “universal assistant” for everyday tasks.

Bill McDermott is steering ServiceNow beyond the traditional SaaS mold, casting the company as a broad, AI-powered platform for enterprise automation. With upbeat quarterly results and a wave of strategic acquisitions, the move to redefine its trajectory leaves investors watching closely to see if the shift sticks.

Meta posted stronger-than-expected earnings as it leans harder into big AI bets and ambitious hardware plans. Behind the upbeat numbers sit steep losses in Reality Labs and a shift toward more closed AI models, even as capital expenditures surge for 2026. With regulatory scrutiny and fierce competition from rivals, Meta’s next moves could redefine its…

Amazon unveils a sweeping restructuring that trims thousands of roles while signaling a bold push into artificial intelligence and tighter operations. The move pairs with ambitious grocery plans and a Bezos-backed AI venture reshaping the tech landscape.

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) empower communities to build and manage real-world networks—from wireless links to energy grids—using blockchain-powered transparency. This shift away from centralized control aims to create a more flexible backbone for smarter AI and connected devices. As real-world deployments unfold, DePIN hints at a future where infrastructure is more collaborative, resilient, and…

Wall Street is warming to Baidu as the company accelerates its transformation and AI-driven growth. Analysts have begun lifting expectations, with potential value unlocks from Kunlunxin and ongoing efficiency improvements shaping a cautiously optimistic near-term outlook. The coming year could reveal how these moves translate into real momentum for Baidu’s stock.

– An influential voice in AI governance lays out a measured, evidence-based path—humility, surgical policy, and a focus on real risks over hype. A fresh take on steering innovation without stifling progress. – From the frontier of AI policy comes a call to move beyond doomism, with targeted reforms grounded in data. A concise roadmap…

Claude’s latest upgrade folds popular apps directly into chat. Draft Canva presentations, format Slack messages with previews, and tweak projects in Asana or Figma—inside the conversation itself. This move hints at AI evolving toward an operating-system-like workflow for everyday work.

Larry Ellison argues that today’s big AI models are quickly becoming indistinguishable commodities because they’re trained on the same public data. He foresees a second AI wave powered by private enterprise data and new enterprise-grade infrastructure, with Oracle aiming to lead the shift.