September 17, 2024
Meta Introduces New Teen Accounts on Instagram with Stricter Privacy and Parental Controls
Key Points Meta is rolling out new “teen accounts” for Instagram users under 16 to enhance parental supervision and increase privacy protections for younger users.
SpaceX Expands Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi with United Airlines Deal
Key Points SpaceX has significantly boosted its in-flight Wi-Fi business by nearly doubling its Starlink contracts after securing a major deal with United Airlines. The
Microsoft Announces $60 Billion Share Buyback Amid AI Investment Surge
Key Points Microsoft announced Monday that its board has approved a new share buyback program valued at up to $60 billion. Additionally, the tech giant
Teresa Ribera Nominated as EU’s New Antitrust Chief, Faces Big Tech and Industry Giants
Key Points Teresa Ribera, Spain’s current Minister for Ecological Transition, has been nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the next EU
ALS Patient Controls Alexa with Brain Implant, Restoring Independence
Key Points A 64-year-old man with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has become the first patient to control Amazon’s Alexa using only his thoughts. He used
Intel Secures Amazon as AI Chip Customer Amid Cost-Cutting Moves
Key Points Intel’s foundry business has signed Amazon’s AWS cloud services division as a new customer to produce custom AI chips, marking a significant milestone
OpenAI Establishes Independent Safety Committee to Oversee AI Security
Key Points Microsoft-backed OpenAI has introduced an independent Safety and Security Committee to supervise developing and deploying its AI models. This move follows the committee’s
AI Redraws Virus Family Tree by Analyzing Protein Structures
Key Points Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the understanding of viral evolution by analyzing protein structures, leading to surprising discoveries about the connections between various
