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Oracle Plans $50B Fundraising to Support AI Expansion

By Maria Konash Feb 2, 2026

Oracle aims to raise $50 billion via equity and debt to fund AI infrastructure and data-center growth, easing investor concerns about financing its OpenAI partnerships.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Apple Acquires Q.ai to Boost AI Audio Hardware

By Maria Konash Jan 29, 2026

Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai to strengthen its audio and hardware-focused AI capabilities. The deal highlights Apple’s growing emphasis on on-device intelligence amid intensifying competition with Meta and Google.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Meta to Launch New AI Models, Focus on Agentic Commerce

By Maria Konash Jan 29, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will release new AI models and products in the coming months, with a focus on AI-driven shopping assistants leveraging personal context.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

OpenAI Explores Human-Only Social Network With Biometric Identity

By Maria Konash Jan 29, 2026

OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Grok Ranked Worst at Handling Antisemitic and Extremist Content

By Maria Konash Jan 28, 2026

A new Anti-Defamation League study finds Elon Musk-backed xAI’s Grok chatbot performed worst among six major AI models at identifying antisemitic and extremist content.

AI & Machine Learning, News

UK Recruits AI Team for Public Services With Meta Funding

By Maria Konash Jan 27, 2026

UK government recruits AI experts with funding from Meta to develop open-source tools for transport, public safety, and defence using Llama models.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Pinterest to Cut Around 15% of Workforce for AI Focus

By Maria Konash Jan 27, 2026

Pinterest will cut around 780 jobs to focus on AI-driven products and strategy, while investors remain cautious amid competition from TikTok and Meta platforms.

AI & Machine Learning, News

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs Break Silence on ICE Violence

By Maria Konash Jan 27, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs acknowledged ICE violence in Minneapolis, while tech workers call for stronger public opposition and contract cancellations.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy

YouTubers Sue Snap Over AI Using Their Videos Without Permission

By Maria Konash Jan 27, 2026

YouTubers suing tech companies over AI training data now include Snap, alleging its systems used their videos without permission for commercial AI features.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Tech Workers Urge CEOs to Pressure White House on ICE

By Maria Konash Jan 26, 2026

Over 450 tech workers from Google, Meta, OpenAI, and other firms urge CEOs to push the White House to end federal ICE operations in U.S. cities.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy, Startups & Investment

China Deepens Investigation of Meta’s $2B Manus Acquisition

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

China is investigating Meta’s $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus, reviewing the deal’s money transfers, tax compliance, and overseas operations amid national security concerns.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Meta Expands Ads to Threads Globally

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Meta launches global advertising on Threads, targeting new revenue growth as the microblogging service surpasses competitors in user engagement.