tesla Tesla Shareholder Meeting Confirms Musk's Leadership and Model 3 Production Push Tesla's annual shareholder meeting sees Elon Musk retain his chairman role while he emotionally defends the company's production goals and mission. The automaker also maintains its forecast for positive cash flow without raising additional capital.
sophia the robot Sophia the Robot Faces Criticism as Elaborate PR Stunt Hanson Robotics' famous humanoid Sophia draws massive public attention but lacks true artificial general intelligence, leading critics to label the creation a clever PR stunt rather than a technological breakthrough.
apple Apple Enhances Siri With New Shortcuts Feature for Third-Party Apps Apple introduces Shortcuts, a new update that allows third-party applications to integrate directly with Siri. The new Shortcuts app also gives users the ability to program personalized feature suggestions within the voice assistant.
microsoft Microsoft Buys GitHub for $7.5 Billion to Expand Developer Reach Microsoft acquires the world's largest code-hosting platform for $7.5 billion in stock. The tech giant plans to operate GitHub independently while integrating it into its broader developer ecosystem.
microsoft Microsoft Acquires GitHub to Empower Global Developer Community Microsoft officially announces an agreement to acquire GitHub, the world's leading software development platform. The acquisition aims to empower developers who are building the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge.
waymo Waymo Orders 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids for Robotic Fleet Waymo expands its self-driving fleet by ordering up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vans. This massive addition gives the company a fleet that represents over a quarter of all US ride-hailing vehicles.
google Google Drops Pentagon AI Contract Amid Internal Outcry Google chooses not to renew its controversial Project Maven contract with the US military after facing intense pushback from its own employees over the ethical implications of weaponized AI.
google Google Drops Controversial Pentagon AI Contract After Employee Backlash Google announces it will not renew its Project Maven contract with the Pentagon following intense internal protests. The company is simultaneously developing new ethical principles to guide its future work with the military.
google Google Abandons Military AI Contract Following Widespread Employee Protests Google opts not to renew its controversial Project Maven contract with the Pentagon after facing intense internal and public backlash. The reversal comes as employees accuse the company of abandoning its core values for future government deals.
waymo Waymo Expands Self-Driving Fleet With 62,000 New Chrysler Minivans Waymo significantly expands its autonomous vehicle fleet by ordering tens of thousands of additional Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans. This massive purchase accelerates the company's push to commercialize its self-driving technology.
google Leaked Emails Reveal Google Downplayed Expanding Pentagon Drone AI Contract Internal emails show Google expected its military drone AI revenue to grow exponentially to $250 million annually, contradicting executive claims that the Pentagon contract was a small $9 million project.
sensetime Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Reaches $4.5 Billion Valuation After Massive Funding Round SenseTime secures $620 million in new funding, pushing its total capital past $1.6 billion. The highly profitable image recognition start-up plans to use the funds for research, talent acquisition, and smart city development.
uber Uber CEO Pushes for Waymo Partnership to Expand Autonomous Ride Network Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reveals active discussions with Alphabet's Waymo to integrate their self-driving technology into Uber's ridesharing platform. This potential partnership comes just months after the two companies settled a major trade secret lawsuit.
gdpr Privacy Group Files GDPR Complaints Against Google and Facebook Privacy activists are immediately testing Europe's new GDPR law by filing official complaints against Google, Facebook, and its subsidiaries for forcing user consent. The activists argue that making data sharing a condition of using these services violates the new regulations.
gdpr Privacy Group Seeks Billions in Fines Against Google and Facebook Over GDPR Privacy activist Max Schrems files massive complaints against Google and Facebook, accusing them of coercing user consent under Europe's new GDPR law. The legal action seeks up to 8 billion dollars in penalties.