Meta rolls out restricted teen accounts across platforms
Meta is expanding its ‘Teen Accounts’ feature to Facebook and Messenger following its initial launch on Instagram last September. The rollout begins in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, with…
Anthropic grows its presence in Europe
The European push reflects Anthropic’s efforts to localise its AI offerings and meet regional regulatory demands as the EU shapes global AI policies. Anthropic is expanding its operations across Europe,…
OpenAI negotiates $500m deal for AI startup
Instead of sticking to software, OpenAI may enter consumer hardware with a $500 million acquisition of io Products. OpenAI is reportedly in talks to acquire io Products, an AI hardware…
Google blends AI mode with Lens
Instead of identifying single objects, Google’s AI Mode can explain entire scenes and suggest how items relate, like recipes, book orders, or storage tips. Google is enhancing its experimental AI…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman responds to Miyazaki’s AI animation concerns
In response to Miyazaki’s anti-AI comments, OpenAI’s Sam Altman defended the democratisation of content creation, highlighting technology’s positive impact despite its challenges for art. The recent viral trend of AI-generated…
US-China trade war escalates as Trump threatens new tariffs
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on China to 104% if retaliatory measures aren’t removed by 8 April 2025. In a dramatic escalation of the US-China trade war, Trump threatened to…
Man uses AI avatar in New York court
Dewald said he used the AI to help manage courtroom anxiety but admitted proper disclosure was lacking. A 74-year-old man representing himself in a New York State appeal has apologised…