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4Chan and Kiwi Farms file joint lawsuit against British Ofcom

4Chan and Kiwi Farms file joint lawsuit against British Ofcom

On Wednesday, 4Chan and Kiwi Farms, two of the most controversial social media sites on the internet, filed a federal…
The AI Hype Index: AI-designed antibiotics show promise

The AI Hype Index: AI-designed antibiotics show promise

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary…
Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues

Nvidia reports record sales as the AI boom continues

Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, reported another quarter of sustained sales growth in its earnings statement Wednesday, with $46.7…
911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls

911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls

When Max Keenan joined Y Combinator’s summer 2022 batch, he was working on Aurelian, a company that automated appointment bookings…
WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages

WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages

WhatsApp is launching a new AI feature that allows users to rephrase, proofread, or adjust the tone of their messages,…
Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report

Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report

ChatGPT rivals like Google’s Gemini, xAI’s Grok, and, to a lesser extent, Meta AI, are closing the gap to ChatGPT,…
Save 20 Percent on Our Favorite Android Earbuds

Save 20 Percent on Our Favorite Android Earbuds

Looking to upgrade your wireless earbuds without reaching deep into your wallet? Our favorite earbuds for most people, the Nothing…
Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee

Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee

A judge has denied Meta’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by early employee Kelly Stonelake.  U.S. District…
The Boring Company is finally testing Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ in its Las Vegas tunnels

The Boring Company is finally testing Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ in its Las Vegas tunnels

Elon Musk’s The Boring Company is finally testing Full Self-Driving (Supervised), the advanced driver assistance system created by Tesla, in…
Here are the 33 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Here are the 33 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Last year was monumental for the AI industry in the U.S. and beyond. There were 49 startups that raised funding…