Meta sought assistance from Big Tech critic Media Research Center right before the FTC trial, according to sources.
Meta seems to be reaching out to influential critics in the tech sphere, presumably to win favor with Zuckerberg and sidestep a significant antitrust trial looming on the horizon. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Zuckerberg of employing a “buy or bury” tactic to maintain its monopoly status, which led to Meta selling off Instagram […]
Pope Links Artificial Intelligence and Tech Growth to Selection of Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV has pointed to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and booming technology as key reasons for selecting his papal name. Pope Leo XIV’s papacy comes around 125 years after the passing of Pope Leo XIII, who notably condemned socialism and championed workers’ rights in his well-known encyclical, Rerum Novarum. He received […]
Tech investor Josh Kushner quietly acquired a share in the NBA’s Miami Heat last year.
Josh Kushner, the founder of Thrive Capital, quietly acquired a small stake in the NBA’s Miami Heat last year. The 39-year-old tech investor sold a small portion of his share in the Memphis Grizzlies, which he had purchased in 2019, to make room for this new investment. A spokesperson for Kushner chose not to comment, […]
Stocks Increase as Market Targets Third Consecutive Day of Gains While Investors Anticipate Tariff Update; Tesla Pushes Major Tech Upward
Market Update: Stocks Rise as Investors Await Trade Developments Stocks edged up in early trading on Friday, continuing the momentum from the previous days’ gains as investors keep a close eye on tariff developments. About ten minutes into the trading session, the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq composite climbed by 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively, while […]
US tech company behind global IT outage plans to reduce jobs and implement AI.
The cybersecurity firm that gained notoriety last year due to a significant global IT failure has announced plans to reduce 5% of its workforce, citing the need for “AI efficiency.” Earlier this week, CrowdStrike’s CEO, George Kurtz, communicated to employees that approximately 500 positions would be eliminated worldwide. He emphasized this move was linked to […]
Metallica concert recorded as minor earthquake after shaking Virginia Tech significantly.
Metallica Concert Causes Tremors at Virginia Tech BLAKESBURG, VA – The much-anticipated Metallica concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium turned out to be more than just a musical event; it created actual seismic activity. For Hokies, the opening notes of “Enter Sandman” have long been a cherished part of the football experience. On Wednesday night, […]
Lawmakers urge tech executives on AI and energy competition with China
Leaders from Silicon Valley gathered on Thursday with Congressional representatives, where Republican lawmakers emphasized the need for prioritizing innovation rather than regulation. Over the course of three hours, four significant tech figures, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, presented ideas to senators aimed at maintaining an edge over China in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Altman […]
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey Starts New Initiative to Prevent Big Tech Censorship
Missouri Attorney General Takes Bold Step Against Social Media Censorship This week, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey made a significant move to tackle the issue of social media censorship. On Tuesday, Bailey announced the Missouri Merchandising Practice Act, a pioneering regulation that mandates major platforms to let users choose third-party content moderators instead of solely […]
Teen tech prodigy Zach Yadegari, who developed a $30 million health app, chooses a college after being turned down by all 8 Ivy League schools.
A talented young individual from Long Island is heading to Florida. Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old tech prodigy, boasts a perfect 4.0 GPA and a solid 34 ACT score. On April 30, he announced his commitment to the University of Miami after facing rejection from 15 out of 18 schools, including all Ivy League institutions. “Update: […]
Huge fines on Big Tech in the EU postpone Trump tariff discussions: sources
Trade discussions between the United States and the European Union seem to be stuck in neutral. A key sticking point is the hefty fines the EU continues to impose on American tech companies, according to sources. At the Milken Institute’s global conference in Los Angeles, officials from the Trump administration shared with the Post that […]