Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton, who profited significantly from Big Tech stocks, is now distancing himself from the surge in AI data centers.
Kansas Senate Candidate’s AI Investment Dilemma WASHNGTON — Adam Hamilton, a Democratic candidate for the Kansas Senate, voiced doubts about artificial intelligence becoming a “Tower of Babel,” but he has investments worth up to $4 million in companies developing AI infrastructure and data centers in his state. The Methodist minister, aiming to unseat Republican Senator […]
Funding from tech companies like Anthropic and SpaceX is changing philanthropy, but will this money support progressive causes or everyday Americans?
This past Sunday, Anthropic, a prominent AI company, announced its intention to allocate 5% of its shares to a philanthropic fund. At first glance, this seems quite generous. However, it’s worth noting that this fund is under the control of Anthropic’s leadership, focusing on what some might call “woke” Effective Altruism initiatives. For example, they […]
Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson named as airman who died in fall at Alamodome during UTSA pregame
The Air Force has identified the service member who tragically died after a fall from the 170-foot rafters during a University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) football game on Saturday. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, who was part of the 6th Combat Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, was the airman involved in […]
Tech developer cancels controversial Tenderloin video game following backlash
A tech developer in San Francisco has decided to take down a video game that transformed the city’s infamous Tenderloin neighborhood into a zombie-killing playground. The decision came after a wave of criticism erupted, with many accusing the game of allowing players to target homeless individuals struggling with drug addiction. The creator, Pierre-Louis Biojout, initially […]
S&P 500 futures drop before additional economic reports as tech stocks decline for a second consecutive day: Live updates
Market Update: Concerns Over Tech Spending Impact Futures On April 30, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), traders reacted to a dip in futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. The decline stemmed from growing worries about tech companies overspending on artificial intelligence. Traders were also looking ahead to upcoming earnings reports and […]
Tech developer introduces contentious video game set in Tenderloin
A tech developer in San Francisco has taken the city’s infamous Tenderloin district and transformed it into a zombie-shooting game, which has drawn widespread criticism. Many are outraged that the game allows players to shoot at homeless individuals and other marginalized characters. “San Francisco couldn’t fix the Tenderloin. So I monetized it,” said developer Pierre-Louis […]
California tech company plans to reduce a significant portion of its workforce as the sector eliminates 14,000 jobs.
More layoffs are on the horizon for Silicon Valley as the firm behind a widely-used productivity app announced it would be reducing a significant portion of its staff. Italian tech conglomerate Bending Spoons, which owns Airtable, shared this decision in an X post by Federico Simionato, who leads product development within the company. Simionato explained […]
Deion Sanders downplays the impact of the leaked playbook on Colorado’s defeat to Texas Tech, stating, ‘It didn’t make a difference.’
Deion Sanders isn’t worried about his team’s playbook being leaked just hours before their losing game against Texas Tech, where they fell 29-3 on October 3. Coming off a bye week, Sanders finally addressed this leak during a press conference on Tuesday. “I’ve seen that before, both in the professional and college realms,” he noted. […]
AI expert criticizes extinction concerns, claims tech companies are using false safety claims to limit competition.
Andrew Ng, a leading figure in artificial intelligence, is downplaying concerns about AI potentially leading to human extinction. He suggests that some companies are leveraging “fabricated safety arguments” to advocate for regulations that would stifle competition. In a recent interview with The Economist’s “Inside Tech” podcast, Ng stated, “I think there are no meaningful human […]
Tech executive claims renewed optimism in AI cancer treatment is sparking excitement in Silicon Valley.
Are AI researchers really taking up smoking? It sounds strange, but Palantir’s Chief Technology Officer, Shyam Sankar, shared some surprising insights during a recent CBS interview. According to him, many in the AI field have picked up smoking as a way to show their faith in AI technology. He noted, “So many AI researchers have […]