Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence (AI) courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, whose AI breakthrough has been described as a “Sputnik moment” for China and garnered widespread attention.
Politician-linked meme coins backfire after Libra scandal
A cryptocurrency that briefly surged on Argentine President Javier Milei’s support before crashing is the latest in a series of politically endorsed meme coins facing a backlash.
Intel resolves antisemitism lawsuit, case is dismissed
A Jewish former employee of Intel has resolved his lawsuit accusing the chipmaker of firing him after he complained about an openly antisemitic supervisor, the former employee’s lawyer said on Thursday.
The skill Salesforce's AI boss says is more important than learning to code
Salesforce AI leader Jayesh Govindarajan said having the “agency” and “drive” to get something built to solve a problem is a key skill in the AI age.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang directly addresses the DeepSeek stock sell-off, saying investors got it wrong
DeepSeek is an exciting development and not a threat to compute demand, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview that aired Thursday.
OpenAI rolls out its AI agent, Operator, in several countries | TechCrunch
OpenAI said on Friday that it is rolling out Operator, its so-called AI agent that can perform tasks on behalf of users, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in
ISP sued by record labels agrees to identify 100 users accused of piracy
Legal discovery targets names of Altice users hit with copyright notices.
I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists
WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.
Instagram DMs just got better — 5 features worth trying
Meta adds a bunch of new features to improve group messaging on Instagram.
I used an AI body double for video calls — it even fooled my spouse
The future of video calling?
Amazon makes Zoom the 'standard' app for internal meetings and starts using Microsoft 365 tools, internal memo shows
Amazon transitions to Zoom for internal meetings, replacing Chime, and begins integrating Microsoft 365 tools, according to an internal memo.
Google close to picking sites in India for first retail stores outside US, sources say
Alphabet Inc’s Google is close to deciding on locations in its key market of India where it will open its first physical retail stores outside the United States, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Chip tariffs will hit 25 percent by April — and then go higher
According to reports, President Trump plans to assess a 25 percent tariff on chips beginning in April, then raise the tariff even higher to force foreign chipmakers to relocate to the United States.
The AI Economy’s Massive Vulnerability
Subsea cables channel data and power, but they face escalating risks.
43 startups to bet your career on in 2025
AI has led to a boom in new startup creation and deal making, and BI startups that have strong founding teams and investor dollars.
Top law firms pull plug on chatbots
Lawyers’ access to some AI tools is being restricted due to client security risks
College student training AI says the meeting-free work can pay up to $30 an hour and is 'perfect for an introvert'
Riley Willis, working toward his bachelor’s in computer science, said his job training AI covers his bills while offering a healthy work-life balance.
EU accused of leaving ‘devastating’ copyright loophole in AI Act
Architect of copyright law says EU is ‘supporting big tech instead of protecting European creative ideas’
I used the viral Death Clock AI app to predict when I'll die — now I want to prove it wrong
It’s not as macabre as it sounds
Adobe Photoshop at 35: the app that changed photo editing forever
Few apps become so popular they get ‘verbified’. But everyone knows Adobe Photoshop well – even if they don’t know how to use it well…
Humanoid robots bust dance moves alongside humans
Unitree H1 robots dance at gala, blending AI and tradition. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson examines the convergence of cutting-edge technology and traditional culture.
Ant Group enters China's growing humanoid robot industry amid rising tech interest
Ant Group, the Alibaba-linked fintech giant, is venturing into the humanoid robot industry, joining a growing list of major Chinese tech companies exploring this emerging field.
Google to pay $340 million to settle Italian tax case
Milan prosecutors plan to drop a case brought against the European division of Google after the company agreed to pay 326 million euros ($340 million) to settle a tax claim, they said on Wednesday.
Wix.com profit beats estimates, sees $2 bln revenue in 2025
Website builder Wix.com beat fourth-quarter net profit expectations on Wednesday boosted by price hikes and by its artificial intelligence and Studio products for designing advanced websites, while forecasting revenue of up to $2 billion in 2025.
Huge free Sky upgrade launched today, check your TV for 'enhanced' new features
Sky’s NOW service has just received a major free update and here’s what’s new.
China's Baidu says DeepSeek success inspired open source move
Chinese search engine group Baidu , said on Tuesday that the success of AI company DeepSeek had inspired it to embrace an open source model, under which the source code of its upcoming generative AI chatbot release will be publicly available.
Exclusive: EU antitrust chief says Trump has upended Europe-US relations
The EU’s competition chief says U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the “trustful relationship” between the United States and Europe, and that Brussels should focus on providing the predictability and stability that is lacking in Washington.
Taiwan electronics firms plan more Texas investments, industry body says
Taiwanese electronics companies are planning more investments in the U.S. state of Texas, with announcements possible in May to coincide with President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, the head of an industry body said on Tuesday.
Deezer review: Making music social
Music streaming is fun again
Elon Musk doesn’t work for DOGE
“He doesn’t even go here.”
Zuckerberg's New Metaverse Ad Is So Bad That the People Who Created It Must Be Secretly Trying to Humiliate Him
Meta has released a new “ad” for its Horizon Worlds virtual reality app — and it’s so much worse than we expected.
Philippines reports foreign cyber intrusions targeting intelligence data, but no breaches
The Philippines has detected foreign attempts to access intelligence data, but its cyber minister said on Tuesday no breaches have been recorded so far.
Argentina's President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations
Javier Milei says he was acting in “good faith” when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed.
Apple's political turn is leading it down a sketchy road
Apple’s decision to buy access ultimately hurts its reputation.
I tried the open source AI tool that creates audiobooks for free — here's my verdict
Open source tech lets anyone create their own audiobooks on a budget
AI-generated optical illusions can sort humans from bots
Artificial intelligences fail to identify optical illusions in images created by other AIs – so these images could form the basis of a new kind of CAPTCHA test
X blocks users from sharing links to Signal
Federal workers are relying on the encrypted messaging service to report misdoings alongside significant firings.
What the US' first major AI copyright ruling might mean for IP law | TechCrunch
Copyright claims against AI companies just got a potential boost. A U.S. federal judge last week handed down a summary judgment in a case brought by tech
What to know about TikTok’s uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it | TechCrunch
TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data As TikTok’s future remains uncertain, a number of prominent moguls and companies are competing for the opportunity to purchase the app.
Time to ditch your dish? Sky confirms cheaper way to watch TV is coming soon
Sky is back with some new ways to watch the telly without the need for a dish, including a much cheaper option.
If You Use The Same Password For Different Websites, We Have Some Bad News For You
Even just changing your password a little bit isn’t good enough.
Gen Z and Millennials are too anxious to answer their phones
‘Telephobia’ – or the fear of of phone calls – is on the rise
China launches hunt for ways to protect data from quantum computers
Efforts to develop next-generation cryptography algorithms that can’t be broken by quantum computers are already underway in the US, but now China has announced it will seek its own solutions
Should You Click 'Allow Cookies' On Every Website That Asks?
Feel like you’re constantly being asked to accept cookies from every website you visit? We asked experts if it’s safe.
OpenAI’s board ‘unanimously rejects’ Elon Musk’s offer to buy the company
Sam Altman already said “no thank you.”
Court filings show Meta paused efforts to license books for AI training | TechCrunch
New court filings in an AI copyright case against Meta add credence to earlier reports that the company “paused” discussions with book publishers on
I'm an Android user who tried out Apple Intelligence. Many of its features impressed me, but not enough to make the switch.
After feeling FOMO about Apple Intelligence, tech writer Shubham Agarwal tried the new AI update of iPhones and was impressed.
What is device code phishing, and why are Russian spies so successful at it?
Overlooked attack method has been used since last August in a rash of account takeovers.
Here's How You Can Create AI Videos in YouTube Shorts, Thanks to Google Veo
AI-generated video green screens are one of the new Veo-powered features.
Bluesky gets growth and analytics tools with BlueSkyHunter launch | TechCrunch
A new startup is addressing the need for an all-in-one toolset built for people who want to grow, manage, and track their Bluesky presence and following.